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Zielinski: ‘Sarri lost Napoli respect’
Zielinski: ‘Sarri lost Napoli respect’
Napoli midfielder Piotr Zielinski insists fans “do not respect” Maurizio Sarri after he took the Juventus job. “I owe him a great deal, but now want to beat him.” The coach returns to the Stadio San Paolo for the first time on Sunday at 19.45 GMT, click here for a match preview. “Sarri left a […]
Inzaghi: ‘Clear heads win derbies’
Inzaghi: ‘Clear heads win derbies’
Simone Inzaghi knows the Derby della Capitale pressure more than anyone and urged Lazio to “keep a clear head” under pressure with Roma. It kicks off on Sunday at 17.00 GMT, click here for the match preview. “We know what the derby represents for us and the fans,” said Inzaghi in his press conference. “I […]
Gattuso: ‘Copied Sarri’s Napoli ideas’
Gattuso: ‘Copied Sarri’s Napoli ideas’
Gennaro Gattuso admits “preparing to face Juventus gives you a headache” and the current Napoli coach has “copied and pasted” some of Maurizio Sarri’s tactical ideas. It kicks off on Sunday at 19.45 GMT, click here for a match preview. “This game represents a great deal for us. We want to give a sense of […]
Sarri: ‘I could retire after Juventus’
Sarri: ‘I could retire after Juventus’
Maurizio Sarri would see jeers as “a sign of affection” from his old Napoli fans, but hints Juventus could be his final coaching role. It kicks off on Sunday at 19.45 GMT, click here for a match preview. This will be the first time Sarri has returned to the San Paolo as an opponent, and […]
Eriksen-Giroud in, Godin-Asamoah out?
Eriksen-Giroud in, Godin-Asamoah out?
Inter have their deal for Christian Eriksen, so now it’s time for Olivier Giroud from Chelsea, while Kwadwo Asamoah and Diego Godin could leave. It is a frenetic day for those reporters watching the Inter headquarters in Milan, as agents and intermediaries are constantly flowing through the doors. Multiple Italian sources are confident not only […]
Mazzarri: ‘Torino extra training’
Mazzarri: ‘Torino extra training’
Walter Mazzarri has given Torino extra training to deal with Atalanta, but assures Simone Verdi “just needs a spark” to regain confidence. It kicks off on Saturday at 19.45 GMT, click here for a match preview. “Too often this season we have dropped off towards the end of games, so we trained extra hard and […]
Politano agrees to Napoli move
Politano agrees to Napoli move
Inter’s Matteo Politano has finally relented and agreed to join Napoli, according to Sky Sport Italia. The winger’s move to Roma collapsed last week due to issues surrounding the Leonardo Spinazzola part of the swap deal, and nothing to do with Politano himself. There had been hope on the player’s behalf that a deal could […]
Faggiano: ‘No Parma bid for Llorente’
Faggiano: ‘No Parma bid for Llorente’
Parma director of sport Daniele Faggiano has ruled out a move for Napoli striker Fernando Llorente. “He costs too much.” The Gialloblu are on the lookout for a striker after it was revealed that Roberto Inglese will be out for the next several months through an injury sustained in last week’s 2-1 defeat against Juventus. […]
Monaco offer for Mertens
Monaco offer for Mertens
Napoli forward Dries Mertens has received an offer to join Monaco in June, claim reports in Italy, including a €5m signing-on bonus. His contract with the Partenopei is due to expire at the end of this season and negotiations continue for an extension. Meanwhile, proposals are piling up from elsewhere and a new one comes […]
Ancelotti eyes Lozano reunion
Ancelotti eyes Lozano reunion
Carlo Ancelotti could reunite with Mexico international Hirving Lozano at Everton, after the winger slipped to the Napoli bench. It was Ancelotti who pushed to bring Lozano in to the Stadio San Paolo from PSV Eindhoven last summer for €38m. However, after 22 competitive appearances, three goals and two assists, Lozano has fallen out of […]