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Gotti convinces Udinese?
Gotti convinces Udinese?
Sportitalia is reporting Udinese are edging towards giving caretaker coach Luca Gotti the job on a permanent basis. Gotti has been in charge of the Zebrette for the last two games since the sacking of Igor Tudor. He won his opening match, a 3-1 victory over Genoa, and followed it up with a 0-0 draw […]
Two more games for Ancelotti?
Two more games for Ancelotti?
Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti reportedly has two more games against Milan and Liverpool to save himself from the sack. Ancelotti finds himself under pressure for the first time during his Napoli reign after no wins in five games, while he publicly disagreed with Aurelio De Laurentiis’ decision to send the team on a training retreat. […]
Napoli: Zielinski’s car vandalised
Napoli: Zielinski’s car vandalised
Piotr Zielinski is the next Napoli player to fall victim to vandals after his wife’s car was broken into. La Repubblica reports Laura was unharmed but that the car windows were smashed open by thieves, who stole the radio and navigation system. It comes after Zielinski’s teammate Allan had his home burgled, amidst fears he was […]
Mertens to lead Napoli exodus?
Mertens to lead Napoli exodus?
Napoli are reportedly planning a mass exodus, which could start with Dries Mertens to Inter in January. Napoli are in full-blown crisis mode after no wins in their last five games, exacerbated by the squad’s refusal to go on a punitive training camp. With that in mind, Gazzetta dello Sport writes Mertens and Callejon will […]
Ancelotti safe at Napoli for now
Ancelotti safe at Napoli for now
Despite the latest setback with Genoa and morale at an all-time low, Napoli and Carlo Ancelotti are reportedly sticking together at least until Liverpool. According to multiple sources, including Sky Sport Italia, La Gazzetta dello Sport, Il Mattino, Corriere dello Sport and more, President Aurelio De Laurentiis is flying back to LA this weekend and […]
Mertens pledges future to Inter?
Mertens pledges future to Inter?
There are reports Napoli striker Dries Mertens has already agreed to join Inter as a free agent next summer for a salary of €6m per season. According to Sunday’s edition of the Corriere dello Sport and Gazzetta dello Sport, the Belgian has worked out basic personal terms to remain in Serie A, albeit at San […]
Pinamonti: ‘Genoa more organised’
Pinamonti: ‘Genoa more organised’
Andrea Pinamonti was very proud of Genoa for picking up a point against Napoli and credits new coach Thiago Motta with their “organisation.” The 0-0 draw at the Stadio San Paolo saw Ionut Radu make a decisive save on Eljif Elmas, while Kalidou Koulibaly’s goal-line clearance denied Pinamonti from close range. “It’s a very important […]
Thiago Motta: ‘Genoa in control’
Thiago Motta: ‘Genoa in control’
Genoa coach Thiago Motta believes his men “controlled the game” against Napoli, especially as they had 55 per cent possession. Both sides had big chances to win it at the Stadio San Paolo, Andrea Pinamonti denied by a Kalidou Koulibaly goal-line clearance and Ionut Radu’s desperate save on Eljif Elmas. “I don’t know if it […]
Napoli can’t break through Genoa
Napoli can’t break through Genoa
Napoli were jeered off the pitch after another very disappointing result, held 0-0 at home by Genoa, with Eljif Elmas and Andrea Pinamonti creating the best chances. Click here for the full match report. OR Follow all the action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. Watch Serie A live in the […]
HT: Napoli fail to really test Genoa
HT: Napoli fail to really test Genoa
Piotr Zielinski’s scorcher from distance was Napoli’s only shot on target in the first half against Genoa, although they did have a goal disallowed. Follow all the action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. There was extreme tension and a very small crowd – circa 20,000 – at the San Paolo […]