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Inzaghi: ‘Time to break Napoli taboo’
Inzaghi: ‘Time to break Napoli taboo’
Lazio boss Simone Inzaghi has affirmed that his side “need to break this taboo” against Napoli in Serie A tomorrow. The Biancocelesti are riding high following their Supercoppa victory over Juventus, winning nine straight League games to sit third in the table, but Inzaghi says they need to be wary of a wounded Napoli. “Napoli […]
Gattuso: ‘Napoli not dead’
Gattuso: ‘Napoli not dead’
Gennaro Gattuso has insisted Napoli are “not dead” and have a “great desire” to turn their season around ahead of their game against Lazio on Saturday. The Partenopei coach Gattuso said that the Partenopei will have to focus on putting together an unbeaten run to boost their confidence. “If I had seen a dead team, […]
Politano and Kessie to swap places?
Politano and Kessie to swap places?
Inter and Milan are in negotiations to exchange players in January, claim reports, Franck Kessie trading places with Matteo Politano. The rumours of Rossoneri interest in Politano had already been circulating, but he was considered too expensive at €20-25m. Now La Gazzetta dello Sport suggest that they could solve both their issues in one fell […]
Inter and Chelsea watch Mertens
Inter and Chelsea watch Mertens
Inter and Chelsea have approached Dries Mertens, according to reports in France, as his Napoli contract will expire in June. The 32-year-old Belgium international remains in limbo, as he has not yet been able to agree a new deal with President Aurelio De Laurentiis. He has been at the club since 2013 and is their […]
Empoli sign Napoli pair
Empoli sign Napoli pair
Empoli have secured loan deals for two Napoli players, Gennaro Tutino and Amato Ciciretti. The Serie B outfit are seeking reinforcements, having slipped down the table in recent weeks. The Tuscans announced that Ciciretti had joined the club on loan this evening. Now Tutino is following suit, as he was pictured with his agent smiling […]
Napoli hit new Lobotka problem
Napoli hit new Lobotka problem
Napoli have agreed a €20m plus bonuses fee with Celta Vigo for Stanislav Lobotka, but it’s reported there are now problems on the formula of payment. According to Sky Sport Italia and Calciomercato.it, the two clubs have finally come to an agreement on the transfer fee of €20m plus up to €4m in various performance-related […]
Manolas: ‘Compatible with Koulibaly’
Manolas: ‘Compatible with Koulibaly’
Kostas Manolas admits Napoli are struggling and need a good result against Lazio, but finds it “laughable when people say I’m not compatible with Kalidou Koulibaly.” It kicks off on Saturday at 17.00 GMT, click here for a match preview. “We’ll give everything we’ve got to pick up points. It’s a very complicated time for […]
Guida for Roma-Juve, Rocchi at Inter
Guida for Roma-Juve, Rocchi at Inter
Marco Guida will officiate the big game between Roma and Juventus, while Gianluca Rocchi gets Inter-Atalanta and Lazio-Napoli goes to Daniele Orsato. The Lega Serie A announced the referees for the Week 19 fixture list, albeit slightly later than usual. Guida will be in charge at the Stadio Olimpico, with Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni in the […]
Reina ‘replacement’ required by Milan
Reina ‘replacement’ required by Milan
Pepe Reina’s agent Manuel Garcia Quilon has revealed that Milan would like to find a “replacement” for the goalkeeper before letting him move to Aston Villa. The Premier League club have reportedly made a request to the Rossoneri with the hope of bringing the former Napoli keeper to Villa Park this winter. The 37-year-old’s agent […]
Tare: ‘Lazio remain humble’
Tare: ‘Lazio remain humble’
Sporting director Igli Tare has called for Lazio “to remain humble” and focus on “qualifying for the Champions League”. Lazio are currently third in Serie A, six points behind the top two Juventus and Inter, but Tare didn’t want to talk about the Biancoceleste pushing for the Scudetto this term. “We’re only halfway there,” Tare […]