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Ranieri: Dzeko-El Sha row ‘normal’
Ranieri: Dzeko-El Sha row ‘normal’
Roma boss Claudio Ranieri insists the row between Edin Dzeko and Stephan El Shaarawy was ‘normal’ and that Robin Olsen retains his ‘confidence’. Olsen’s future at Roma has been thrown into doubt after several high-profile errors in goal this season, while he came under further fire for his performance during Sweden’s 3-3 draw with Norway […]
Napoli’s Insigne pulls up again
Napoli’s Insigne pulls up again
Napoli have confirmed that captain Lorenzo Insigne has pulled up with another thigh injury. Insigne appeared on course for an early return, having resumed training earlier in the week, despite being expected to miss several weeks of action. However, Napoli wrote on their official website that the forward was forced to stop training on Friday […]
Ranieri demands Roma ‘answers’
Ranieri demands Roma ‘answers’
Claudio Ranieri has warned his Roma players that he demands a ‘strong response’ against Napoli in Serie A on Sunday. Ranieri’s honeymood period back at Roma is already over after defeat to SPAL before the international break, and the Coach emphasised exactly what he expected from his squad. “I learned holding Press conferences two days […]
Roma: Dzeko ‘sorry after fine’
Roma: Dzeko ‘sorry after fine’
Edin Dzeko has reportedly apologised to his Roma teammates after being fined for his row with Stephan El Shaarawy. According to Corriere dello Sport, Dzeko shook El Shaarawy’s hand in front of the squad during training on Thursday. “I was wrong! Now we’re all together, we can still go up the table,” he is quoted […]
AS: Real Madrid want Koulibaly
AS: Real Madrid want Koulibaly
Spanish newspaper AS claims Real Madrid will focus on Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly if Raphael Varane leaves. There have been increasing reports in recent weeks that Varane could look to move on this summer, particularly for Juventus. Now AS suggest Zinedine Zidane is already drawing up a plan to replace the France international and that […]
Napoli talks for Veretout?
Napoli talks for Veretout?
Napoli have reportedly agreed basic terms for Fiorentina midfielder Jordan Veretout, who was in the city earlier this week. According to CalcioNapoli24, President Aurelio De Laurentiis and agent Mario Giuffredi discussed the situation in a meeting in Rome today. Giuffredi was formally talking about the extension of contracts for Napoli full-backs Elseid Hysaj and Mario […]
Roma: De Rossi back for Napoli
Roma: De Rossi back for Napoli
Roma have been handed a boost as Daniele De Rossi will be fit for their clash with Napoli in Serie A on Sunday. De Rossi has not played for Roma since Claudio Ranieri’s return earlier in the month with a calf injury. However, Sky Sport Italia reports the midfielder will be available for the visit […]
Serie A Week 29 referees
Serie A Week 29 referees
The referees for Serie A Week 29 have been announced, with Paolo Mazzoleni in position for Inter-Lazio on Sunday. Mazzoleni’s previous Inter games this season saw him controversially send off Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly on Boxing Day, despite the defender being racially abused, and award Fiorentina a contentious penalty in a 3-3 draw last month. Elsewhere, […]
Ancelotti: Big names all staying
Ancelotti: Big names all staying
Carlo Ancelotti has insisted that none of Napoli’s big names will leave the club this summer. Kalidou Koulibaly and Allan have been linked with the likes of Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain in recent months, but Ancelotti made it clear Napoli had no need to sell. “I’ve married into the club’s project and I share […]
Lovren wanted by Serie A sides?
Lovren wanted by Serie A sides?
Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren is reportedly a target for Napoli, Roma and Milan this summer. An exclusive by the The Sun claims Lovren is ‘on the wishlist’ of the three Serie A clubs, who will ‘try to tempt’ Liverpool to part with the Croat for €29m. The 29-year-old has played 165 times for Liverpool since […]