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Lazio troubles confuse Maran
Lazio troubles confuse Maran
Cagliari Coach Rolando Maran can’t figure out why today’s opponents Lazio “are struggling, as they have one of the best squads in Italy.” It kicks off at 11.30 GMT, click here for a match preview. “We have a few players out, a few others who are carrying knocks,” confessed the Coach in his Press conference. […]
‘Ndombele could flourish at Napoli’
‘Ndombele could flourish at Napoli’
Tanguy Ndombele’s representative has talked up a potential switch to Napoli for his client. “He could improve even more under Carlo Ancelotti.” Ndombele’s agent Bruno Satin only suggested on Thursday that a move to Napoli was ‘not realistic’, but Duro Ivanisevic appeared to contradict his colleague with regards to the Olympique Lyonnais midfielder. “He’s churning […]
Sarri likes ‘wonderful’ Higuain
Sarri likes ‘wonderful’ Higuain
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has confessed that he likes ‘wonderful’ Milan striker Gonzalo Higuain ‘very much’. Higuain has been linked with a swap move to Chelsea, which would see Alvaro Morata head to Milan, and Sarri spoke of his admiration for the ex-Napoli attacker. “I like him very much, he is a wonderful player and […]
Ancelotti: No January signings
Ancelotti: No January signings
Carlo Ancelotti reveals Napoli will not make any signings in January and that Lorenzo Insigne and Kalidou Koulibaly will face SPAL despite risking bans. The match kicks off at 14:00 GMT on Saturday – click here for a preview. “Christmas is an important time for all of us,” he said at a Press conference. “We’ll […]
Inzaghi: New Lazio system
Inzaghi: New Lazio system
Simone Inzaghi says Lazio have been working on a new formation ahead of Saturday’s Serie A game against Cagliari but will not ‘rush back’ Lucas Leiva. The match kicks off at 14:00 GMT on Saturday – click here for a preview. “We’ve tried a new formation in the last few days,” he said at a […]
Allegri: Right Roma approach
Allegri: Right Roma approach
Juventus boss Max Allegri confirms Cristiano Ronaldo will face Roma as ‘they can punish you if you don’t play with the right approach’. The match kicks off at 17:00 GMT on Saturday – click here for a preview. “Technically they’re a very good team,” the Coach said at a Press conference. “Together with Juventus, they’re […]
Russian interest in Gabbiadini
Russian interest in Gabbiadini
CSKA Moscow and Spartak Moscow have both reportedly joined the race to sign Southampton striker Manolo Gabbiadini. According to Calciomercato.com, the two Russian clubs are ready to make ‘big sacrifices’ for Gabbiadini in January. Fiorentina, Bologna and Sampdoria appeared to be leading the way for the 27-year-old, but the website notes Southampton are only considering […]
Napoli to take up Ospina option?
Napoli to take up Ospina option?
Napoli will reportedly take up their €3.5m option to buy Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina in January. Napoli signed Ospina on loan for €1m towards the end of the summer transfer window, with an option to keep the 30-year-old outright for €3.5m. That will become mandatory if he plays in 30 competitive games for the Partenopei […]
Chelsea talk Higuain-Morata swap
Chelsea talk Higuain-Morata swap
Maurizio Sarri is still asking Chelsea to sign Gonzalo Higuain, currently on loan from Juventus to Milan, with Alvaro Morata going the other way. According to Sky Sport Italia this evening, Chelsea have not entirely given up on their summer attempts to reunite Higuain with his old Napoli Coach Sarri. The Stamford Bridge side would […]
Gabbiadini eyes Serie A return
Gabbiadini eyes Serie A return
Manolo Gabbiadini is reportedly transfer-listed by Southampton for January, so Fiorentina, Bologna and Sampdoria are on alert. The 27-year-old has been in England since Napoli sold him for €17m in January 2017. While his career at St Mary’s started strong, he has increasingly been pushed to the fringes of the squad. This season, the Italy […]