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Scouts flock to watch Kumbulla
Scouts flock to watch Kumbulla
Manchester United, Manchester City, Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund scouts are reportedly watching Hellas Verona defender Marash Kumbulla tonight. The centre-back is in the starting XI for the Serie A match against Juventus at the Stadio Bentegodi. It is a special occasion for the Italy-born Albania international, as this is also his 20th birthday. Kumbulla […]
Ramirez: ‘Samp had more than Torino’
Ramirez: ‘Samp had more than Torino’
Gaston Ramirez described his fantastic free kick and said Sampdoria “had more fuel in the tank” than Torino in their comeback 3-1 win. Simone Verdi had put the Granata in front, but three goals in nine minutes – including a Ramirez brace – turned it all around. “I am happy first of all for the […]
Gattuso: ‘All to lose for Napoli’
Gattuso: ‘All to lose for Napoli’
Gennaro Gattuso confirms Kalidou Koulibaly “will start” against Lecce after seven weeks out, but Napoli “have everything to lose” in this game. It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 GMT, click here for a match preview. “Koulibaly will certainly start tomorrow and I can only hope for the best,” said the coach in his press […]
Liverani: ‘Few clubs like Lecce’
Liverani: ‘Few clubs like Lecce’
Fabio Liverani credits Lecce for his coaching award and a reinforced January squad, but it’s “almost impossible” to beat Napoli tomorrow. It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 GMT, click here for a match preview. “Gennaro Gattuso is doing a wonderful job of rebuilding the squad after a football earthquake,” said Liverani in his press […]
Jorginho ‘wouldn’t say no to Juve’
Jorginho ‘wouldn’t say no to Juve’
Jorginho’s agent reiterates he could leave Chelsea in July and “would not say no to Juventus,” but he’d listen to offers from Italy, France and England. The former Napoli midfielder had followed Maurizio Sarri to Stamford Bridge and remained under Frank Lampard, winning over the doubtful local fans. “Anything can happen in the transfer market. […]
Longo: ‘Special few days’
Longo: ‘Special few days’
New Torino boss Moreno Longo says the last few days have been “special,” and he’s seen a “positive” attitude from the players. Torino welcome Sampdoria to the Stadio Olimpico di Torino after what has been a tumultuous week. Walter Mazzarri was sacked, with Longo being drafted in to steady the Granata ship. Longo says it’s […]
Juric: ‘Juve more in Sarri’s image’
Juric: ‘Juve more in Sarri’s image’
Verona coach Ivan Juric feels Juventus are now in tune with Maurizio Sarri, and that he wishes his side had more time to prepare but “I accepted it, and that’s it.” Verona welcome the Italian champions to the Stadio Bentegodi tomorrow, with kick off at 19:45 GMT. You can read the match preview here. Juve […]
Insigne: ‘We’re Liverpool’s bogey side’
Insigne: ‘We’re Liverpool’s bogey side’
Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne says they are Liverpool’s “bogey side” and the player mutiny was “everyone’s fault.” The Napoli captain spoke to Sky Sport Italia about the Partenopei’s clashes with the European champions over the past two seasons. “Every time we meet Liverpool we produce great performances,” Insigne told the channel. “Against them we produce […]
Insigne: ‘We’ve become Liverpool’s bogey side’
Insigne: ‘We’ve become Liverpool’s bogey…
Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne says they are Liverpool’s “bogey side” and the player mutiny was “everyone’s fault.” The Napoli captain spoke to Sky Sport Italia about the Partenopei’s clashes with the European champions over the past two seasons. “Every time we meet Liverpool we produce great performances,” Insigne told the channel. “Against them we produce […]
Koulibaly to make Napoli return
Koulibaly to make Napoli return
Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly could make his return for the side against Lecce after almost two months out, reports Il Mattino. The Senegalese defender has been on the sidelines for the majority of Rino Gattuso’s stint on the Partenopei bench. In fact, Koulibaly pulled up with an injury within the first five minutes of Gattuso’s […]