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Inzaghi: ‘Napoli will miss Koulibaly’
Inzaghi: ‘Napoli will miss Koulibaly’
Simone Inzaghi believes Napoli will really miss Kalidou Koulibaly and Lazio intend to take advantage. “We’ve got what it takes to do well.” It kicks off on Sunday at 19.30 GMT, click here for a match preview. “We’ve got to start the second half of the season the way we ended the first, by seeking […]
Judge explains Koulibaly rationale
Judge explains Koulibaly rationale
The judge that rejected Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly’s appeal insists “solidarity cannot break out into behaviour that is damaging to the game.” The Senegal international was sent off for sarcastically applauding the referee after a booking in the defeat to Inter. He testified in front of the panel that he was particularly stressed and “lost […]
Mertens back against Lazio
Mertens back against Lazio
Marek Hamsik, Lorenzo Insigne, Kalidou Koulibaly and Allan miss the Lazio clash, but Dries Mertens and Raul Albiol return for Napoli. It kicks off on Sunday at 19.30 GMT, click here for a match preview. Captain Hamsik is still not fully recovered from injury, but is expected to be available next week against Milan. Amin […]
ADL: ‘Racism victims punished’
ADL: ‘Racism victims punished’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis slammed the rejection of Kalidou Koulibaly’s appeal, but won’t ask the team to leave the field in the presence of racist abuse. The Senegal international was sent off for sarcastically applauding the referee during a defeat to Inter and testified in front of the appeals court that he was affected […]
ADL awaits Koulibaly ‘indecent proposal’
ADL awaits Koulibaly ‘indecent proposal’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis admits he’d “only consider an indecent proposal” for Kalidou Koulibaly or Allan, having rejected €105m. The centre-back has been targeted above all by the two Manchester clubs and it’s reported United made the offer over the summer. “I do recall that we turned down a proposal worth €105m, but do […]
Ancelotti: ‘Napoli perfect for me’
Ancelotti: ‘Napoli perfect for me’
Carlo Ancelotti reveals why Napoli represented “the perfect solution for me,” Champions League regrets and keeping President Aurelio De Laurentiis in line. The former Milan, Chelsea, PSG, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich Coach sat down for a lengthy interview with the Corriere dello Sport newspaper. “I kept my arrival at Napoli secret until the last […]
Ancelotti: ‘I love Chucky Lozano!’
Ancelotti: ‘I love Chucky Lozano!’
Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti explains the importance of squad rotation and admits he “absolutely loves” PSV talent Hirving Lozano. The former Milan, Chelsea, PSG, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich Coach sat down for a lengthy interview with the Corriere dello Sport newspaper. You can read more extracts here. Napoli have been heavily linked with Cagliari […]
Higuain Chelsea clauses revealed
Higuain Chelsea clauses revealed
More details are emerging on Chelsea’s deal with Juventus to sign Gonzalo Higuain, although Milan are stalling until at least Tuesday. The striker joined Milan on loan over the summer at a cost of €18m with option to buy for a further €36m. They are set to interrupt that six months early and re-route him […]
De Zerbi: ‘Strong Sassuolo identity’
De Zerbi: ‘Strong Sassuolo identity’
Roberto De Zerbi insists Sassuolo “have a strong identity to build on” and must show more confidence against Inter this evening. It kicks off at 19.30 GMT, click here for a match preview. The Neroverdi have one point from their last four competitive games and ended 2018 with a 6-2 thrashing at the hands of […]
Barella slams door on Napoli
Barella slams door on Napoli
Reports are spreading that Cagliari midfielder Nicolò Barella slammed the door on Napoli, leaving Inter as the favourites. There had already been suggestions on Sportmediaset today that Inter were back in front of the chasing pack, which includes Chelsea, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. Now Sportitalia transfer pundit Alfredo Pedullà maintains Barella himself made it clear […]