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Demme to make Napoli debut
Demme to make Napoli debut
New signing Diego Demme could make his Napoli debut in the Coppa Italia Round of 16 against Perugia tomorrow. It kicks off at the Stadio San Paolo on Tuesday at 14.00 GMT. Demme completed his transfer from RB Leipzig at the weekend for a reported €12m and is already in Gennaro Gattuso’s squad. The German-born […]
Cosmi: ‘Want to see Perugia application’
Cosmi: ‘Want to see Perugia application’
Perugia coach Serse Cosmi says he wants to see “personality and application” against Napoli in their Coppa Italia clash tomorrow. The Grifone play Napoli in the Coppa Italia Round of 16, and Cosmi says he’s looking forward to making his second debut in charge of the club. “In these first few days we have thought […]
Agent: ‘Boga likes Napoli’
Agent: ‘Boga likes Napoli’
Jeremie Boga’s agent says the Sassuolo forward likes Napoli. “He’s ready for a big team.” Daniel Boga, who is also the brother of the 23-year-old, was speaking to CalcioNapoli24 and stated that his younger sibling is ambitious. “Jeremie can play across the entire front line, he has good quality and technique,” Boga told the TV […]
Gattuso: ‘Absurd Napoli goals’
Gattuso: ‘Absurd Napoli goals’
Gennaro Gattuso joked Napoli need a pilgrimage to a religious site after “conceding some absurd goals” recently. The Partenopei have lost three of their four games since Gattuso took over from Carlo Ancelotti last month, falling 2-1 to Parma, 3-1 against Inter and 1-0 away to Lazio. “It’s my fault, but better times will come. […]
Coppa Italia: Round of 16 referees
Coppa Italia: Round of 16 referees
The referees have been assigned for this week’s Coppa Italia Round of 16 fixtures, including Inter-Cagliari, Fiorentina-Atalanta and Juventus-Udinese. This stage of the tournament will include the use of VAR technology. These are one-off games, so the result will be decided after 90 minutes, extra time or even penalties. Kick-off times listed below are GMT. […]
Rrahmani lined up for Napoli
Rrahmani lined up for Napoli
Napoli are finalising transfers for Celta Vigo midfielder Stanislav Lobotka and defender Amir Rrahmani, who will remain on loan at Verona. The Partenopei already announced that Diego Demme had completed his transfer from RB Leipzig last week, a deal believed to be worth €10m. Lobotka had his medical over the weekend, but a formal announcement […]
Allegri up for Barcelona job?
Allegri up for Barcelona job?
Massimiliano Allegri has put himself forward for the Barcelona job, claim Mundo Deportivo, amid speculation Ernesto Valverde will be fired. There are multiple reports in Spain that Valverde’s future will be decided today in meetings between President Josep Maria Bartomeu, CEO Oscar Grau, transfer chief Eric Abidal, assistants Ramon Planes and Javier Bordas. Xavi Hernandez […]
Roma target Politano for Zaniolo
Roma target Politano for Zaniolo
Roma have rushed into the lead for Inter winger Matteo Politano after Nicolò Zaniolo’s injury, ahead of Milan, Fiorentina and Napoli. The 26-year-old Italy international is not part of Antonio Conte’s plans and has been placed on the transfer market in January. While Milan, Fiorentina and Napoli had shown interest, Roma are now the hot […]
Politano delays Giroud for Inter
Politano delays Giroud for Inter
Olivier Giroud cannot complete his transfer from Chelsea to Inter until Matteo Politano has been sold, claim Italian reports. The Nerazzurri are eager to bolster their squad during the January transfer window, with advanced talks also for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Christian Eriksen and Manchester United wing-back Ashley Young. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Giroud […]
HT: Juve and injury hit Roma hard
HT: Juve and injury hit Roma hard
It has been an eventful first half at the Olimpico, as Juventus lead 2-0, but Merih Demiral and Nicolò Zaniolo were stretchered off with potentially serious injuries. Follow all the action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. The Bianconeri knew Inter had been held by Atalanta last night, so a win […]