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D’Aversa: ‘Gattuso will change Napoli’
D’Aversa: ‘Gattuso will change Napoli’
Parma coach Roberto D’Aversa agrees Gennaro Gattuso will use a 4-3-3 formation at Napoli and expects Lorenzo Insigne to feature. Napoli host Parma in Serie A tomorrow and D’Aversa feels Gattuso will make changes at the San Paolo, among them Insigne back out wide in an attacking trident. “I think they’ll play a 4-3-3,” he […]
Ancelotti ‘asked for Napoli stay’
Ancelotti ‘asked for Napoli stay’
Carlo Ancelotti reportedly tried to convince President Aurelio De Laurentiis to keep him in charge at Napoli. Gennaro Gattuso succeeded the coach on Wednesday, moments after Ancelotti guided the Partenopei through to the last 16 of the Champions League with a 4-0 win against Racing Genk. Il Mattino claims that Ancelotti tried to convince De […]
Ronaldinho: ‘Messi not all-time best’
Ronaldinho: ‘Messi not all-time best’
Former Milan star Ronaldinho disagrees Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi is the best player of all time. “There was Maradona, Ronaldo…” Messi won his sixth Ballon d’Or earlier this month, confirming for many his status as the greatest footballer in history, but Ronaldinho insisted the 32-year-old was rather “the best of his era”. “I’m glad Messi […]
Diawara: ‘Roma should’ve won’
Diawara: ‘Roma should’ve won’
Amadou Diawara claims Roma “should’ve won” against Wolfsberger AC but assures he is learning a lot from coach Paulo Fonseca. The Giallorossi reached the Europa League last 32, despite only drawing 2-2 with the Austrian side at the Olimpico last night, and Diawara admits they “didn’t have a great game”. “There’s a bit of regret, […]
Ronaldinho: ‘Messi not all time best’
Ronaldinho: ‘Messi not all time best’
Former Milan star Ronaldinho wouldn’t say that the Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi is “the best of all time,” claiming former Serie A heroes challenge the Argentine. Messi won his sixth Ballon d’Or earlier this month, confirming he’s the best in the world, but Ronaldinho would only agree to be calling the 32-year-old “the best of […]
Llorente: ‘Such Gattuso hunger’
Llorente: ‘Such Gattuso hunger’
Fernando Llorente and Alex Meret were immediately impressed by new Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso’s “hunger and determination.” The former Milan boss took over from sacked Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday and will make his debut on Saturday with Parma. “If we stay together, we can get back on our feet. We want to return to the […]
Rodriguez ‘follow Gattuso anywhere’
Rodriguez ‘follow Gattuso anywhere’
With Gennaro Gattuso at Napoli now, Milan full-back Ricardo Rodriguez’s agent warns he wants to leave in January. “He has to play and would follow Gattuso anwhere.” The Switzerland international left-back has lost his place in the team this season, managing only four Serie A appearances, the most recent on September 21. “From January onwards, […]
Napoli present ‘brotherhood’ calendar
Napoli present ‘brotherhood’ calendar
Napoli have presented their 2020 official calendar, featuring the players in light blue loincloths along with acrobatic dancers. It is now tradition for the club to release a calendar for fans with a different theme every year. Head of Operations, Sales and Marketing Alessandro Formisano explained in his press conference that the 2020 edition is […]
Kessie: ‘Milan dream come true’
Kessie: ‘Milan dream come true’
Franck Kessie insists it is “a dream come true to play for Milan” and has no intention of leaving, but that is not the message put out by his agent. “I am happy with Stefano Pioli, just as I was with all the coaches I worked with at Milan,” the Ivorian told Sport Mediaset. “We […]
Napoli ‘on Torreira red alert’
Napoli ‘on Torreira red alert’
Napoli are reportedly willing to spend €25m on Lucas Torreira if Arsenal refuse to let the midfielder leave on loan. According to Il Mattino, Napoli are keen to bring in Torreira next month, hoping to capitalise on his uncertain status in North London. The Uruguayan has started just seven Premier League games this season, and […]