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Line-ups: Milan v Brescia
Line-ups: Milan v Brescia
Milan make shock changes as they host Sandro Tonali’s surprising Brescia, with Andre Silva and Ismael Bennacer starting, Krzysztof Piatek dropped. It kicks off at San Siro at 17.00 UK time (16.00 GMT). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Juventus v Napoli on the LIVEBLOG. The […]
De Ligt: ‘Juventus perfect teachers’
De Ligt: ‘Juventus perfect teachers’
Matthijs de Ligt described his education at Juventus, both on and off the field, with “perfect teachers” like Cristiano Ronaldo and Maurizio Sarri. The former Ajax defender expressed disappointment at being on the bench for the win at Parma, but looks like he’ll be pushed into the starting XI for his debut tonight against Napoli, […]
Ancelotti: ‘ADL respects my work’
Ancelotti: ‘ADL respects my work’
Carlo Ancelotti insists Aurelio De Laurentiis “is one of the few Presidents who respects my work” at Napoli and doesn’t dictate picks. The former Milan, Chelsea, PSG, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich boss has worked at the highest level and is enjoying this latest experience at the Stadio San Paolo. “De Laurentiis is one of […]
Totti advice for Roma and Zaniolo
Totti advice for Roma and Zaniolo
Francesco Totti discussed the Rome Derby, Scudetto race and why Roma starlet Nicolò Zaniolo “needs to keep his feet on the ground.” The Derby della Capitale is on Sunday at 17.00 UK time (16.00 GMT), click here for a match preview. “I am watching Roma, listening, analysing, but it still feels strange not being there,” […]
Icardi sues Inter for ‘discrimination’
Icardi sues Inter for ‘discrimination’
More details are emerging on Mauro Icardi’s shock legal action against “discriminatory” Inter, suing for €1.5m in damages to be let back into the squad. Just as there were reports Icardi was prepared to extend his contract by one more season so he could go out on loan to Monaco or Atletico Madrid, the bombshell […]
Probable line-ups: Juventus v Napoli
Probable line-ups: Juventus v Napoli
Matthijs de Ligt is expected to step in for injured Giorgio Chiellini, as Juventus host Napoli with a revamped defence this evening. It kicks off in Turin at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for a match preview. The Bianconeri were dealt a devastating blow on Friday with news Chiellini had torn the anterior […]
Llorente: Glad to be back
Llorente: Glad to be back
Fernando Llorente says he is ‘glad to be back’ on Italian soil after arriving to complete his free transfer to Napoli. Llorente landed in Rome on Friday evening to sign his two-year contract with Napoli, although he must undergo a medical first. “I’m glad to be back, but it’s still early and I can’t say […]
Italy: Acerbi replaces injured Chiellini
Italy: Acerbi replaces injured Chiellini
Italy have called up Lazio defender Francesco Acerbi for games against Armenia and Finland after Giorgio Chiellini’s serious knee injury. Juventus captain Chiellini sprained his knee in training today and tests confirmed a tear to the anterior cruciate ligament. It will require surgery and this type of injury usually means at least three to six […]
Sarri to miss Juve-Napoli
Sarri to miss Juve-Napoli
Juventus boss Maurizio Sarri will not take his place in the dugout against Napoli tomorrow as a precaution. There was increasing optimism that Sarri would return for the clash with his former club. However, Juve took the decision on Friday evening to keep assistant Giovanni Martusciello on the bench. The Coach was diagnosed with pneumonia […]
Icardi sues Inter for €1.5m
Icardi sues Inter for €1.5m
There are growing reports this evening Mauro Icardi is suing Inter to be allowed back into training sessions, pending €1.5m in damages. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Icardi and wife/agent Wanda Nara have started legal action against the club. This was confirmed to several other sources by representatives at the club. It is now […]