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Dalian wanted Mertens and Hamsik
Dalian wanted Mertens and Hamsik
Marek Hamsik is on the verge of joining Dalian Yifang, but it’s reported the club also wanted Napoli teammate Dries Mertens. A deal has been done for €20m plus bonuses and Hamsik is expected to fly out for a medical over the weekend. According to Sky Sport Italia, he is back home in Slovakia right […]
Albiol faces surgery?
Albiol faces surgery?
Napoli defender Raul Albiol has reportedly flown to Barcelona for further tests on a knee injury. The 33-year-old has sat out six games in Serie A so far this season, while he was rested by Coach Carlo Ancelotti in the Coppa Italia. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Spaniard has been struggling with a […]
Probable line-ups: Fiorentina-Napoli
Probable line-ups: Fiorentina-Napoli
Napoli options are limited due to an injury crisis, while Fiorentina are missing two key players and might adjust their tactics. It kicks off at the Stadio Franchi at 17.00 GMT, click here for a match preview. The Partenopei begin life after Marek Hamsik, as their captain is not even in the squad ahead of […]
Chiesa: ‘Want to win like Dad’
Chiesa: ‘Want to win like Dad’
Federico Chiesa shrugs off his €75m price-tag, reveals he’d love to follow in his Dad’s footsteps by winning the Coppa Italia with Fiorentina and remembers Davide Astori. The game with Napoli kicks off today at 17.00 GMT, click here for a match preview. The winger is only 21 years old, but already has 11 senior […]
Sarri: ‘Guardiola and I learn from Sacchi’
Sarri: ‘Guardiola and I learn from Sacchi’
Maurizio Sarri said both he and Pep Guardiola “learned from Arrigo Sacchi” and mentioned the dinner they had together in June. Speaking ahead of Chelsea’s trip to Manchester City on Sunday, the former Napoli boss reaffirmed his close rapport with Guardiola. “We have a good relationship. Very, very good,” Sarri said in today’s Press conference. […]
Hamsik has Dalian Yifang medical
Hamsik has Dalian Yifang medical
Marek Hamsik is out of the Napoli squad against Fiorentina, as he is reportedly undergoing his Dalian Yifang medical ahead of the €20m transfer. While Napoli released a surprise statement this week stating the deal had been “suspended” over a disagreement on payment terms, it was largely just a warning to the Chinese Super League […]
Sarri: ‘Guardiola and I learned from Sacchi’
Sarri: ‘Guardiola and I learned from Sacchi’
Maurizio Sarri said both he and Pep Guardiola “learned from Arrigo Sacchi” and mentioned the dinner they had together in June. Speaking ahead of Chelsea’s trip to Manchester City on Sunday, the former Napoli boss reaffirmed his close rapport with Guardiola. “We have a good relationship. Very, very good,” Sarri said in today’s Press conference. […]
Pioli: Fiorentina want 60 points
Pioli: Fiorentina want 60 points
Stefano Pioli has challenged Fiorentina to win 10 of their 16 remaining Serie A games this season. “We want to end up with around 60 points.” The Viola’s match against Napoli kicks off tomorrow at 17:00 GMT – click here for a preview. “We must believe in our quality,” the Coach said at a Press […]
Napoli: Hamsik & Albiol out, Chiriches in
Napoli: Hamsik & Albiol out, Chiriches in
Marek Hamsik and Raul Albiol are not in Napoli’s squad to face Fiorentina in Serie A on Saturday, but Vlad Chiriches finally returns. Hamsik is on his way to Dalian Yifang after a deal was finally agreed, while Albiol is in Spain for consultations over a knee problem. Amin Younes is also out, but Chiriches […]
Serie A pays Sala tributes
Serie A pays Sala tributes
Serie A clubs and players have paid tribute to former Nantes and Cardiff City striker Emiliano Sala, who was pronounced dead on Thursday. Sala had been missing since the light aircraft he was travelling on went off radar on the evening of January 21, before his body was confirmed to have been removed from the […]