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Napoli: Hysaj out of Genk trip
Napoli: Hysaj out of Genk trip
Napoli right-back Elseid Hysaj has pulled out of his side’s Champions League trip to Racing Genk tomorrow. Hysaj was initially included in Napoli’s squad to face Genk, but the club later announced that he would stay behind. Although no official reason has been given, Si Gonfia La Rete reports the Albanian preferred not to travel […]
‘De Ligt was destined for greatness’
‘De Ligt was destined for greatness’
Bayer Leverkusen boss Peter Bosz claims Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt was already a great player when he was 17. Bosz was De Ligt’s Coach at Ajax during the 2016-17 campaign and started his fellow Dutchman against Manchester United in that season’s Europa League Final. “When I was coaching Ajax he was only 17, but […]
Allan & Manolas back for Napoli
Allan & Manolas back for Napoli
Napoli have Allan and Kostas Manolas back to face Racing Genk in the Champions League on Wednesday, but Nikola Maksimovic is injured. Allan has recovered from flu symptoms, while Manolas travels with the squad to Belgium after overcoming a muscle strain. Kalidou Koulibaly will also appear against his former club, having played for Genk before […]
Ranieri backs Leicester & Allegri
Ranieri backs Leicester & Allegri
Claudio Ranieri is backing Leicester City to return to the Champions League and believes Massimiliano Allegri “would have no problems” in England. Ranieri ended last season back at Roma, and the 67-year-old was asked about his former club, as well as Inter, Juventus and Napoli – all of whom he can also count as previous […]
Prade’: ‘Fiorentina and Milan similar’
Prade’: ‘Fiorentina and Milan similar’
Fiorentina director Daniele Pradè believes both the Viola and Milan are “works in progress, getting ready to become great again.” It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for the line-ups and LIVEBLOG. “We want a convincing performance and wins help you to win,” Pradè told Sky Sport Italia after a midweek […]
Liverani: ‘Take Lecce positives’
Liverani: ‘Take Lecce positives’
Fabio Liverani tried to “take the positives” from the performance, as Lecce lost 1-0 at home to Roma. “It bodes well for the future.” The Salentini have now lost all three home games this season against Hellas Verona, Napoli and Roma, as they were beaten by an Edin Dzeko header today. It could’ve been worse, […]
Ancelotti: ‘Di Lorenzo a surprise’
Ancelotti: ‘Di Lorenzo a surprise’
Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged Napoli didn’t kill off Brescia and left themselves open to pressure, but praised Giovanni Di Lorenzo as “a great surprise for me.” Dries Mertens and Kostas Manolas had given them a 2-0 half-time lead after a dominant performance, but Mario Balotelli’s header set up a very tense finale. “Suffering is natural in […]
Napoli cling on to beat Balotelli
Napoli cling on to beat Balotelli
Dries Mertens and Kostas Manolas just about proved enough for Napoli to scrape a 2-1 win over Brescia, despite Mario Balotelli’s goal. Click here for the full match report. OR Follow all the action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG.
Mertens: ‘Napoli can’t keep doing this’
Mertens: ‘Napoli can’t keep doing this’
Dries Mertens was disappointed after Napoli were made to hang on for a 2-1 victory over Brescia. “We can’t keep suffering like this.” They had dominated the first half and wasted several chances, but in the final stages were under immense pressure after Mario Balotelli’s header. “We cannot concede a goal that way and always […]
HT: Napoli break through Brescia
HT: Napoli break through Brescia
Dries Mertens and Kostas Manolas have given Napoli the 2-0 half-time lead over Brescia, but it could easily have been more. Follow all the action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. The Partenopei had to get back on track after a midweek shock 1-0 home defeat to Cagliari and prepare for […]