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Theo and Verdi eye first starts
Theo and Verdi eye first starts
Theo Hernandez, Ismael Bennacer and Rafael Leao are expected to start for Milan, while Torino look to Simone Verdi and Andrea Belotti. It kicks off at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT), click here for a match preview. The Rossoneri are in need of a boost after losing the Derby della Madonnina 2-0 to rivals Inter […]
Commisso: ‘About to have heart attack!’
Commisso: ‘About to have heart attack!’
Fiorentina finally ended their 18-match Serie A winless streak and President Rocco Commisso admits he was “going to have a heart attack.” The Viola were without a victory in almost a year, but pushed past Sampdoria 2-1 last night with goals from German Pezzella and Federico Chiesa. “First of all, I want to congratulate the […]
Conte: ‘Game of two halves’
Conte: ‘Game of two halves’
Antonio Conte saw “a game of two halves” and admits Samir Handanovic kept Inter afloat in their “deserved” 1-0 win over Lazio. The Nerazzurri have a 100 per cent record after five rounds, as Danilo D’Ambrosio’s header proved the difference along with Samir Handanovic’s saves. “This was a game of two halves,” the Coach told […]
Ancelotti and Insigne angry at critics
Ancelotti and Insigne angry at critics
Carlo Ancelotti and Lorenzo Insigne were very irritable in their post-match interviews after Napoli’s shock 1-0 home loss to Cagliari. The Partenopei are already six points off Serie A leaders Inter thanks to the upset at the Stadio San Paolo, decided by Lucas Castro’s free header in the final minutes. “We are very disappointed with […]
Castro’s Cagliari shock Napoli
Castro’s Cagliari shock Napoli
Napoli clipped the woodwork twice and were largely ineffective, as Cagliari bided their time before a shock last-gasp Lucas Castro winner. Click here for the full match report. OR See how all today’s seven Serie A games unfolded on the LIVEBLOG.
Serie A probable line-ups
Serie A probable line-ups
Check out the probable line-ups for all of tonight’s seven Serie A games, including Inter-Lazio and Roma-Atalanta. Inter look to make it five straight wins so they can claim back top spot from Juventus, and Antonio Conte could start Stefano Sensi and Matteo Politano behind lone striker Romelu Lukaku in a 3-4-2-1 formation. They face […]
Sarri: ‘Juventus tactically versatile’
Sarri: ‘Juventus tactically versatile’
Maurizio Sarri explained Juventus will work on both the 4-3-3 and 4-3-1-2 formations after fighting back to beat Brescia 2-1, especially after Danilo’s injury. Alfredo Donnarumma had bent back Wojciech Szczesny’s gloves after just four minutes to put the Rondinelle in front, but a Chancellor own goal and Miralem Pjanic volley after a free kick […]
Line-ups: Brescia v Juventus
Line-ups: Brescia v Juventus
Mario Balotelli makes his Brescia debut and is in the starting XI against Champions of Italy Juventus, who look to Paulo Dybala and Adrien Rabiot. It kicks off at the Stadio Rigamonti at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT). You can follow all the action as it happens from this game and Verona-Udinese on the LIVEBLOG. […]
EDF: ‘Castrovilli can do everything’
EDF: ‘Castrovilli can do everything’
Eusebio Di Francesco keeps a close eye on Fiorentina midfielder Gaetano Castrovilli and warns Sampdoria must “start strong.” It kicks off on Wednesday at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT), click here for a match preview. “The players might change compared to the win over Torino, but we absolutely must not change our attitude, as that […]
Conte slams ‘hateful’ Press
Conte slams ‘hateful’ Press
Antonio Conte has taken aim at the Italian Press for stirring “hatred and dissatisfaction” ahead of Inter’s Serie A clash with Lazio tomorrow. Inter face arch-rivals Juventus in the Derby d’Italia on October 6, and there have already been articles suggesting the Coach will be in for a hostile reception against his former club. “Lazio […]