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Inter and Everton fight for Allan?
Inter and Everton fight for Allan?
Napoli midfielder Allan seems almost certain to leave the club this summer, with Inter and Everton interested. The Brazilian has been left out of the squad to face Cagliari after coach Rino Gattuso revealed that Allan “didn’t train the way I liked.” The 29-year-old has had a tumultuous season at the San Paolo, having been […]
Ghoulam snubbed Napoli transfers
Ghoulam snubbed Napoli transfers
Faouzi Ghoulam reportedly turned down January moves to Marseille, Lille and Newcastle United, as he wants to prove himself at Napoli. The Algeria international has been out of action since October due to injury, but is back in the squad for today’s trip to Cagliari. According to the Corriere dello Sport, the 29-year-old had been […]
Probable line-ups: Lazio v Inter
Probable line-ups: Lazio v Inter
Joaquin Correa is the favourite to partner Ciro Immobile for Lazio, while Christian Eriksen could start with Romelu Lukaku and returning Lautaro Martinez for Inter. It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 19.45 GMT, click here for a match preview. This is a Scudetto showdown, because Inter and Juventus are currently joint top of […]
Maran: ‘Napoli great chance for Cagliari’
Maran: ‘Napoli great chance for Cagliari’
Rolando Maran is “confident this is the game where Cagliari can turn things around” against Napoli, while Gaston Pereiro could get his first start. It kicks off on Sunday at 17.00 GMT, click here for a match preview. The last few days have been dominated by confusion and controversy over Leonardo Pavoletti’s latest ACL tear, […]
Inzaghi: ‘Lazio deserve Scudetto battle’
Inzaghi: ‘Lazio deserve Scudetto battle’
Simone Inzaghi is embracing the idea of Lazio hosting Inter in a head-to-head for the Scudetto. “It’s strange, but nice to be in this position, as we absolutely deserve it.” The top of the table clash kicks off on Sunday at 19.45 GMT, click here for a match preview. “It’s strange, but nice to hear […]
Gattuso: ‘Allan dropped, I made mistakes’
Gattuso: ‘Allan dropped, I made mistakes’
Gennaro Gattuso confessed to mistakes he has made with Napoli, dropped Allan for “walking around during training” and made a pledge to Mexico for Hirving Lozano ahead of the trip to Cagliari. It kicks off on Sunday at 17.00 GMT, click here for a match preview. The coach began his press conference with a surprise […]
Gasperini: ‘VAR has failed’
Gasperini: ‘VAR has failed’
Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini joined the debate over VAR, claiming the technology “has totally failed and ended up creating even more doubts than before.” The use of the Video Assistant Referee has sparked further controversy, with the likes of Napoli, Milan and Fiorentina protesting it wasn’t used enough. This week, the FIGC wrote to […]
ADL: ‘Napoli could sue referees’
ADL: ‘Napoli could sue referees’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis won’t rule out suing referees and the FIGC for damages in future. “An official who won’t view VAR is committing a sporting crime.” The patron spoke to the Corriere dello Sport after a series of controversial incidents in recent weeks, which prompted the Italian authorities to suggest introducing a VAR […]
Ancelotti wants Lozano reunion?
Ancelotti wants Lozano reunion?
Napoli winger Hirving Lozano could re-join Carlo Ancelotti at Everton next season, according to Il Corriere dello Sport. Lozano only signed for the club last summer, and is Napoli’s most expensive signing in their history. However Lozano has struggled in his first season in Italy, more so since Rino Gattuso replaced Ancelotti on the Napoli […]
Ranieri: ‘Samp built for 4-3-1-2’
Ranieri: ‘Samp built for 4-3-1-2’
Sampdoria boss Claudio Ranieri says his side were “built to play in a 4-3-1-2,” and that the resentment towards referees in Italy “is an ugly thing.” Ranieri’s side welcome Fiorentina to the Stadio Luigi Ferraris tomorrow, with kick off at 14:00 GMT. You can read the match preview here. Samp won on their last outing, […]