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Thigh strain for Koulibaly
Thigh strain for Koulibaly
Napoli confirm Kalidou Koulibaly suffered a suspected right thigh strain during the opening minutes of a 2-1 home defeat to Parma. The defender was caught in possession, then hurt himself while trying to run after Dejan Kulusevski for the goal after just four minutes. He was forced to limp off immediately and replaced by Sebastiano […]
Line-ups: Genoa v Sampdoria
Line-ups: Genoa v Sampdoria
Sampdoria surprisingly drop Manolo Gabbiadini for a Derby della Lanterna that is also a relegation six-pointer, while Genoa are forced into changes. It kicks off at 19.45 GMT, follow the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Napoli-Parma on the LIVEBLOG. Both these clubs have had a dismal season so far, sitting […]
Gervinho ruins Gattuso’s Napoli debut
Gervinho ruins Gattuso’s Napoli debut
Gennaro Gattuso’s Napoli debut did not go as planned, because Parma struck twice on the counter with Dejan Kulusevski and Gervinho to win 2-1 at the Stadio San Paolo. Click here for the full match report. OR Follow all the action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG. Watch Serie A live in the UK on […]
HT: Napoli off to worst possible start
HT: Napoli off to worst possible start
Gennaro Gattuso’s Napoli era started in the worst possible way with an early Dejan Kulusevski goal, Kalidou Koulibaly injury and wasted chances, as Parma lead at half-time. Follow all the action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG. The Partenopei made their debut under new coach Gattuso, having fired Carlo Ancelotti on Tuesday evening just hours […]
Line-ups: Napoli v Parma
Line-ups: Napoli v Parma
Napoli make their debut under new coach Gennaro Gattuso, who returns the 4-3-3 formation in a head-to-head for position with Gervinho’s Parma. It kicks off at 17.30 GMT at the Stadio San Paolo, follow the build-up and action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG. The game was meant to begin at 17.00 GMT, but was […]
Giuntoli: ‘Gattuso’s Napoli aggressive’
Giuntoli: ‘Gattuso’s Napoli aggressive’
Napoli director Cristiano Giuntoli expects “an aggressive side” under new coach Gennaro Gattuso after sacking Carlo Ancelotti. The debut against Parma kicks off at 17.30 GMT, click here for the line-ups and Liveblog. Giuntoli was asked what remains after the end of the all too brief Ancelotti era. “What remains is great disappointment for a […]
Berlusconi: ‘Ibrahimovic, come to Monza’
Berlusconi: ‘Ibrahimovic, come to Monza’
Milan might have new competition for Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s services, as Silvio Berlusconi is getting involved. “I hope he comes to Monza.” Berlusconi was at the helm of Milan for over 30 years, including Ibrahimovic’s spell at San Siro beginning in 2010. He sold the club to Yonghong Li, but remained in football, taking charge of […]
Liveblog: Serie A Wk16 Saturday
Liveblog: Serie A Wk16 Saturday
Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s Serie A games, relegation battle Brescia-Lecce, Gennaro Gattuso’s Napoli debut against Parma and the crucial Genoa Derby. If you are on a mobile device or tablet, then follow the Liveblog HERE. We begin at 14.00 GMT at the Stadio Rigamonti, where Brescia […]
Official: Napoli-Parma delayed
Official: Napoli-Parma delayed
Napoli v Parma has been postponed by 30 minutes following damage to the roof of the Stadio San Paolo, so now kicks off at 17.30 GMT. The Serie A Week 16 match had originally been scheduled to begin at 17.00 GMT. Heavy storms and strong winds overnight had dislodged some roof coverings and pieces were […]
Napoli-Parma still in doubt
Napoli-Parma still in doubt
Napoli v Parma could be postponed, called off or played behind closed doors, as inspections continue on the damaged roof of the Stadio San Paolo. It is scheduled to kick off at 17.00 GMT, but that is in serious doubt after a major storm hit the city overnight. “The strong winds dislodged and even broke […]