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Ancelotti: ‘No Napoli internal warfare’
Ancelotti: ‘No Napoli internal warfare’
Carlo Ancelotti insists Napoli are fully focused on Liverpool, there is “no internal warfare” and “the only thing missing is a moment of magic.” It kicks off at Anfield on Wednesday at 20.00 GMT. “This game is worth a great deal because we have two match balls to go through, one here – which is […]
Napoli move for Verona pair
Napoli move for Verona pair
Napoli could be set for a Verona double deal as it is reported they are also keen on Sofyan Amrabat’s teammate Amir Rrahmani. It was revealed earlier that Napoli had offered €10m for Amrabat, who has also been linked with Fiorentina and Inter. However, as per Gazzetta dello Sport’s Nicolo Schira, the Partenopei are also […]
Olsen given four-match ban
Olsen given four-match ban
Cagliari goalkeeper Robin Olsen has been given a four-match ban for brawling with Lecce’s Gianluca Lapadula on Monday. Olsen threw an arm at Lapadula after the pair clashed during the 2-2 draw between Lecce and Cagliari in yesterday’s rearranged fixture. The striker, on the other hand, is suspended for two games, having attempted to headbutt […]
Klopp: ‘Napoli sensationally good’
Klopp: ‘Napoli sensationally good’
Jurgen Klopp assured Napoli are “a sensationally good football team and will feel they can play completely free” from their domestic problems in Liverpool. The Champions League clash kicks off at Anfield on Wednesday at 20.00 GMT. “Mohamed Salah did really good in training, so we’ll see today, but I am not worried. Joel Matip […]
Report: Napoli offer €10m for Amrabat
Report: Napoli offer €10m for Amrabat
Napoli have reportedly offered Hellas Verona €10m for Sofyan Amrabat, also said to be a target for Fiorentina and Inter in Serie A. Sky Sport Italia claim that the Partenopei are following up their interest in the midfielder, as they are looking to tie down the player to a move next summer. The 23-year-old moved […]
Robertson: ‘Always close with Napoli’
Robertson: ‘Always close with Napoli’
Andy Robertson believes Napoli will come together after their crisis and make it yet another “very close game” with Liverpool. The Champions League clash kicks off at Anfield on Wednesday at 20.00 GMT. Napoli’s build-up to the match has been overshadowed by the team mutiny against a training retreat, which prompted the club to heavily […]
Pioli brushes off phone controversy
Pioli brushes off phone controversy
Stefano Pioli understands the reaction from the outside but claimed he would be the “first to get angry” if Milan players were on their phones during a tactical meeting. Video footage of Milan trio Franck Kessie, Ante Rebic and Lucas Biglia using their phones in the dressing room caused unease among the fans and Stefano […]
Champions League XI nominees
Champions League XI nominees
Cristiano Ronaldo, Matthijs de Ligt, Kalidou Koulibaly, Fabian Ruiz and Italy international Jorginho are all nominated for the UEFA Champions League Team of the Year. It is the 16th consecutive season in which CR7 has been nominated. He is joined on the list of nominees by his new teammate Mattijs de Ligt, who arrived at […]
Zola: ‘Anfield opportunity for Napoli’
Zola: ‘Anfield opportunity for Napoli’
Gianfranco Zola predicts Napoli could upset Liverpool in the Champions League and see this trip as “an opportunity” to turn things around. It kicks off at Anfield on Wednesday at 20.00 GMT. “It’s not a good moment for Napoli right now, but nights like this can spark a rebirth,” Zola told Il Mattino newspaper. “Losing […]
Reports: Insigne fined €350,000
Reports: Insigne fined €350,000
Napoli have reportedly hit Lorenzo Insigne with a €350,000 fine after recognising the captain as the protagonist in a mutiny against the club. Yesteday, the reports revealed the figures requested by the President Aurelio De Laruentiis after a mutiny against his decision to put the team in a training retreat. More trouble followed a clash […]