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Eriksson: ‘Lazio record and Scudetto’
Eriksson: ‘Lazio record and Scudetto’
Sven Goran Eriksson admits Simone Inzaghi wasn’t a natural coach, but his mentor hopes the pupil “beats my record and wins the Scudetto with Lazio.” The Biancocelesti have already matched the all-time club record of nine straight wins, set in 1998-99, and are aiming for 10 against Napoli this evening. That kicks off at 17.00 […]
Corini: ‘Brescia positive with Samp’
Corini: ‘Brescia positive with Samp’
Eugenio Corini believes Brescia are on the right track and must “transform anger into positive energy” against Sampdoria. It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 GMT, click here for a match preview. “The first step was rediscovering our dignity and staying in the game to the final minute, which is what we’ve done over the […]
Sarri: ‘Fonseca’s Roma dangerous’
Sarri: ‘Fonseca’s Roma dangerous’
Maurizio Sarri is impressed with Paulo Fonseca’s Roma and describes what makes them “very dangerous” when attacking Juventus. It kicks off on Sunday at 19.45 GMT, click here for a match preview. “It’s going to be a difficult game and we need to be more consistent over the course of 90 minutes, so I want […]
Lobotka arrives for Napoli medical
Lobotka arrives for Napoli medical
Stanislav Lobotka has arrived in Rome for his Napoli medical, after the club agreed a €20m plus bonuses deal with Celta Vigo. The two sides had been locked in talks for a number of weeks, and it seemed at one stage that the transfer might fall through due to differences over the method of payment […]
Fonseca: ‘Sarri among Europe’s best’
Fonseca: ‘Sarri among Europe’s best’
Roma boss Paulo Fonseca praised Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri as “one of the best in Europe with a positive approach I like a lot.” It kicks off on Sunday at 19.45 GMT, click here for a match preview. “Sarri is a great coach, one of the best in Europe,” said Fonseca in his press conference. […]
Probable line-ups: Lazio vs Napoli
Probable line-ups: Lazio vs Napoli
Napoli have several key absences ahead of their clash with Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico, whilst the Biancocelesti welcome back Lucas Leiva and Luis Alberto from suspension. The pair meet in Rome today at 17:00 GMT. You can read the match preview here. The Biancocelesti, looking for their 10th consecutive victory in the league, will […]
Probable line-ups: Inter vs Atalanta
Probable line-ups: Inter vs Atalanta
Inter are missing several key players ahead of their showdown with free-scoring Atalanta tonight at San Siro. It’s joint first against fifth in the Serie A table, and the game kicks off at 19:45 GMT. You can read the match preview here. Inter coach Antonio Conte has several absences going into the game. Kwadwo Asamoah […]
Napoli resume Amrabat talks
Napoli resume Amrabat talks
Talks have resumed between Napoli and Verona over midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. The clubs had been negotiating a deal for the Moroccan, but personal terms were proving to be a problem. La Gazzetta’s Nicolo Schira claims talks have now resumed, however there is still no sign of an agreement. Schira […]
Napoli: Seven out for Lazio
Napoli: Seven out for Lazio
Napoli have seven players missing from their squad for tomorrow’s Serie A showdown with Lazio. Goalkeeper Alex Meret and defenders Kalidou Koulibaly and Nikola Maksimovic are all out through injury. Winger Amin Younes is also missing with a fever, while Faouzi Ghoulam and Dries Mertens are also out for the Partenopei and right-back Kevin Malcuit […]
Napoli finally agree Lobotka deal
Napoli finally agree Lobotka deal
Reports claim Napoli have finally agreed a deal to sign Celta Vigo midfielder Stanislav Lobotka. Napoli have been linked with Lobotka for a number of weeks, but the clubs have been haggling over a fee. It was reported several days ago that a deal was close to being agreed, with even Celta compromising to get […]