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Lecce: ‘Problem with VAR rules’
Lecce: ‘Problem with VAR rules’
Lecce President Saverio Sticchi Damiani understands Napoli’s frustration with VAR after the 3-2 result at the San Paolo. “There is a problem with the rules.” The Salentini emerged 3-2 winners, but Napoli were furious when Arkadiusz Milik was booked for simulation, even though his ankle was caught. It’s reported, but not confirmed, that the referee […]
Pavoletti suffers relapse
Pavoletti suffers relapse
Cagliari have confirmed that striker Leonardo Pavoletti has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament for a second time. The 31-year-old suffered his first ACL injury at the end of August, and was on course to return to the side towards the end of this season. However the club have announced that Pavoletti has once again ruptured […]
Gattuso to leave in June?
Gattuso to leave in June?
Following Napoli’s 3-2 defeat to relegation battlers Lecce, there is a report suggesting that Rino Gattuso’s contract with the club won’t be extended beyond June. Gattuso was hired by the club in the aftermath of Carlo Ancelotti’s sacking in mid December. Despite victories against Lazio and Juventus, Gattuso has struggled to turn the Partenopei’s fortunes […]
Inter face Kumbulla competition
Inter face Kumbulla competition
Inter want to sign Verona defender Marash Kumbulla in the summer, but face stiff competition for the Albanian. Kumbulla has emerged as one of the best young players in Serie A this season, and his performances have caught the eye of the Nerazzurri. Il Corriere dello Sport states that Inter would like to sign the […]
Napoli extend Kappa deal
Napoli extend Kappa deal
Napoli have officially renewed their deal with kit manufacturer Kappa for another two seasons. The Italian company have produced the Partenopei’s kit since 2015 after agreeing a €8m-a-season deal. Napoli switched from Macron at the end of the 2014-15 season. Today the club have announced that they have extended their partnership with Kappa for another […]
Could Juventus recall Allegri?
Could Juventus recall Allegri?
There are growing murmurs in the Italian media that Juventus could sack Maurizio Sarri and recall Max Allegri, who is still under contract. The Bianconeri fumbled a 1-0 lead to lose 2-1 at Hellas Verona on Saturday, their third Serie A defeat of the season after Lazio and Napoli. It allowed Inter to catch them […]
Conte: ‘A special night for Inter’
Conte: ‘A special night for Inter’
Antonio Conte believes the comeback to beat Milan in the Derby Della Madonnina will be a key moment in their season. “It was a special night, that’s for sure.” The half-time team talk must’ve been spectacular, because Inter came back from 2-0 down to win 4-2 with Marcelo Brozovic, Matias Vecino, Stefan de Vrij and […]
Maran: ‘Cagliari changes complicated everything’
Maran: ‘Cagliari changes complicated everything’
Cagliari boss Rolando Maran says injuries affected his team’s performance in their 1-0 defeat to Genoa. “We made three substitutions and it complicated everything.” The Rossoblu haven’t won for two months, and went down to a Goran Pandev strike just before half time. Christian Oliva was injured just before the game kicked off, forcing Maran […]
Gattuso: ‘Napoli too fragile’
Gattuso: ‘Napoli too fragile’
Gennaro Gattuso saw an “emotionally fragile and frightened” Napoli in their 3-2 defeat to Lecce. “At the first sign of pressure, we lose confidence.” The Partenopei had won three on the bounce between Serie A and the Coppa Italia, but capitulated 3-2 at the San Paolo to minnows Lecce. “Chances can be wasted, but the […]
Liverani: ‘Napoli made us suffer’
Liverani: ‘Napoli made us suffer’
Lecce coach Fabio Liverani says his side “suffered” against Napoli in the opening period of the game, and is happy with Riccardo Saponara’s impact. The Giallorossi raced into a 3-1 lead against Napoli at the San Paolo, before Jose Callejon scored late on to give the game a tense finish. “We suffered under Napoli’s pressure […]