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Ancelotti: ‘Salzburg-Napoli fundamental’
Ancelotti: ‘Salzburg-Napoli fundamental’
Carlo Ancelotti warns Napoli that their two meetings with RB Salzburg are “fundamental” for Champions League qualification. “I want to see intensity and courage.” It kicks off on Wednesday at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT) in Austria. “Salzburg started the season well and although they changed a lot of players, they maintained the same approach […]
Younes: ‘Napoli improving me’
Younes: ‘Napoli improving me’
Amin Younes “respects” RB Salzburg and their fast-paced approach in the Champions League, but feels the Napoli experience is helping him immensely. It kicks off on Wednesday at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT) in Austria. “I am happy that the Coach put his faith in me. We are a fantastic squad and each of us […]
‘Salzburg want more than Napoli draw’
‘Salzburg want more than Napoli draw’
Red Bull Salzburg boss Jesse Marsch has warned Napoli that his side will not be playing for a draw tomorrow. “We want to be protagonists.” Salzburg are top of the Austrian top flight, yet to lose after 11 rounds of fixtures, thrashed Racing Genk in their opening Champions League game and almost earned a point […]
De Roon: City have more than Juve
De Roon: City have more than Juve
Atalanta midfielder Marten de Roon believes Manchester City have “something extra” compared to Juventus and remembers his equaliser against them. City are top of their Champions League group with Atalanta ahead of the two sides facing off this evening, and De Roon believes his side are about to face their biggest challenge yet. “We’ve prepared […]
Zlatan: Everyone calls me!
Zlatan: Everyone calls me!
A light-hearted Zlatan Ibrahimovic has refused to confirm whether he has spoken to Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti. “Everyone calls me!” Ancelotti joked that he would call Ibrahimovic following Napoli’s 2-0 victory over Verona on Saturday, and the striker reacted to the speculation in his typically-maverick style. “Everyone calls me. You want my number also? So […]
Ronaldo nominated for Ballon d’Or
Ronaldo nominated for Ballon d’Or
Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo has been included on the 30-man shortlist of candidates to win the 2019 Ballon d’Or. Ronaldo received the 16th Ballon d’Or nomination of his career on Monday evening, which is a record for the award. However, it was short-lived as Barcelona rival Lionel Messi drew level with the Portuguese once the […]
Napoli defensive problems for Salzburg
Napoli defensive problems for Salzburg
Defenders Faouzi Ghoulam, Elseid Hysaj, Nikola Maksimovic and Mario Rui are all unavailable for Napoli’s Champions League clash with Red Bull Salzburg. Their omissions mean Napoli travel to Austria with just two recognised full-backs in Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Kevin Malcuit, neither of whom are left-footed. Although Hysaj, Maksimovic and Mario Rui are all injured, […]
Montella: ‘Italian identity at Fiorentina’
Montella: ‘Italian identity at Fiorentina’
Vincenzo Montella admits Fiorentina progressed “faster than expected” and praises Rocco Commisso’s philosophy, but jokingly hopes Mario Balotelli won’t play for Brescia tomorrow. It kicks off on Monday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for a match preview. The Viola had quite a turnaround, as after 18 Serie A rounds without a victory, […]
Juric: ‘Verona strikers must wake up’
Juric: ‘Verona strikers must wake up’
Ivan Juric told his Hellas Verona strikers to “wake up” after a 2-0 defeat to Napoli, as none of them have scored this season. Curiously, all Verona’s goals this term have come from defenders or midfielders, and they had the chances at the Stadio San Paolo this evening. “I am happy with the performance, but […]
Milik breaks his duck and Verona
Milik breaks his duck and Verona
Arkadiusz Milik broke his duck in style, bagging both Napoli goals to beat Hellas Verona 2-0, although Alex Meret was decisive too. 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 UK on Premier Sports for […]