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Gasp on Atalanta stay at Inter snub
Gasp on Atalanta stay at Inter snub
Gian Piero Gasperini explained why he stayed with Atalanta, Champions League adventure and insists his 2011 sacking was “more Inter’s mistake than mine.” The Orobici had their best ever season, finishing third in Serie A to qualify for the Champions League and reaching the Coppa Italia Final. “It’s undeniable that achieving Champions League qualification with […]
ADL: ‘Why I didn’t get on with Sarri’
ADL: ‘Why I didn’t get on with Sarri’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis said he “didn’t get along with Maurizio Sarri because of squad rotation” and Carlo Ancelotti has “more experience.” The patron has launched a series of snide remarks in Sarri’s direction since replacing him with Ancelotti in the summer of 2018. After his time at Chelsea, winning the Europa League and […]
Probable line-ups: Fiorentina v Juventus
Probable line-ups: Fiorentina v Juventus
Franck Ribery is tipped to get his first start in a Fiorentina jersey, while Juventus bring in Adrien Rabiot with Cristiano Ronaldo and Gonzalo Higuain. It kicks off at the Stadio Artemio Franchi at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT), click here for a match preview. The Viola are still looking for their first point of […]
Sarri: ‘Mum not pleased by Juve job’
Sarri: ‘Mum not pleased by Juve job’
Maurizio Sarri revealed his Fiorentina-supporting Mother was “not at all happy” when he took the Juventus job. “I’m the only Napoli fan in the family.” The Bianconeri play at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Saturday at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT), click here for a match preview. It is just a stone’s throw from his […]
Capello: ‘Three-way Scudetto race’
Capello: ‘Three-way Scudetto race’
Fabio Capello can see a “three-way fight for the Scudetto between Juventus, Napoli and Inter” in a revitalised Serie A campaign. After two rounds, only Juve, Inter and Torino have a 100 per cent record, while Napoli lost a last-gasp 4-3 thriller in Turin. “I see it becoming a three-way fight for the Scudetto between […]
ADL: ‘Napoli fans must support team’
ADL: ‘Napoli fans must support team’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis urged fans to “always support the team, not just in four or five fundamental games” amid debate over season ticket sales. The patron spoke to Sky Sport Italia after an inspection of the newly revamped Stadio San Paolo, which had all its seats replaced by blue and white ones to […]
Liverpool injury concerns ahead of Napoli
Liverpool injury concerns ahead of Napoli
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp confirms Alisson Becker and Naby Keita are out of the Champions League clash with Napoli. The reigning trophy holders visit the Stadio San Paolo on Tuesday evening to open a group that also includes RB Salzburg and KRC Genk. Former Roma goalkeeper Alisson has been out of action since picking up […]
Napoli and Samp miss players
Napoli and Samp miss players
Napoli have Lorenzo Insigne back, but no Arkadiusz Milik or Elseid Hysaj, while Sampdoria miss Jakub Jankto and call up Emiliano Rigoni. It kicks off on Saturday at 17.00 UK time (16.00 GMT), click here for a match preview. Carlo Ancelotti has captain Insigne back in the squad, although he is likely to start from […]
Tudor: ‘Conte among best in world’
Tudor: ‘Conte among best in world’
Igor Tudor can’t wait for Udinese to face Inter at San Siro tomorrow. “Antonio Conte is a friend and one of the best Coaches in the world.” It kicks off on Saturday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for a match preview. The Friulani had a mixed start to the season, beating Milan […]
Napoli inspect new dressing rooms
Napoli inspect new dressing rooms
The Stadio San Paolo dressing room saga finally seems to be over with Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis inspecting the work done. The row erupted on Wednesday when Carlo Ancelotti released a statement via the official club website slamming the local council for failing to complete the refurbishment on time. However, the authorities always maintained […]