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Maran: ‘Cagliari courage with Napoli’
Maran: ‘Cagliari courage with Napoli’
Cagliari Coach Rolando Maran said “the prospect of facing Napoli mustn’t make us fearful, but be motivation to do better.” It kicks off on Sunday at 17.00 GMT, click here for a match preview. “We have to start again from an image in our minds, the explosion of joy after Marco Sau’s goal,” said the […]
Ancelotti: ‘Napoli will win soon’
Ancelotti: ‘Napoli will win soon’
Carlo Ancelotti believes Napoli have gained from their Champions League experience. “I cannot guarantee victory this year, but we will soon be able to win something.” The trip to Cagliari kicks off on Sunday at 17.00 GMT, click here for a match preview. The pressure is on to deliver in Serie A after the group […]
New Meret shoulder issue?
New Meret shoulder issue?
Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret’s shoulder problem has flared up again, ruling him out of the trip to Cagliari. The shot-stopper cost €25m including bonuses from Udinese, but has a lengthy history of injuries for a 21-year-old. He broke a bone in his arm during his second training session with Napoli over the summer, then had […]
Man City and Bayern forget Allan
Man City and Bayern forget Allan
Manchester City and Bayern Munich enquired after Napoli midfielder Allan, but were told he is categorically not for sale. According to CalcioNapoli24, no offers have been received, because the clubs saw from the initial approach that it was a futile exercise. The Brazilian only recently extended his contract to June 2023 and earns circa €2.5m […]
Bologna lose Pulgar to injury
Bologna lose Pulgar to injury
Bologna will be without midfielder Erick Pulgar for Tuesday’s game against Milan due to a calf strain. The Chile international sustained the slight strain to the soleus muscle and will be out of action for circa 10 days, according to a statement from the club. It also means he is unlikely to recover in time […]
Milan shelve Higuain, Chelsea pounce?
Milan shelve Higuain, Chelsea pounce?
Multiple reports suggest Milan won’t take up their option to buy Gonzalo Higuain from Juventus, while he could even go to Chelsea in January. The Rossoneri had signed him on loan at a cost of €18m with an option to buy at the end of the season for a further €36m. That cost was already […]
‘Hamsik critics don’t know football’
‘Hamsik critics don’t know football’
The agent of Napoli captain Marek Hamsik declares “those who have criticised him don’t know football”. The midfielder has been used in a deeper, more creative role by Carlo Ancelotti this season, but his form has been inconsistent. The Partenopei were knocked out of the Champions League by Liverpool in midweek, with Hamsik criticised in […]
Allan: ‘Elimination hard to accept’
Allan: ‘Elimination hard to accept’
Napoli midfielder Allan admits their Champions League exit is “hard to accept” but “there’s still the Europa League”. The Partenopei were eliminated on goals scored on Tuesday night, after losing 1-0 at Liverpool to leave the two teams level on points, head-to-head and goal difference. “It was hard to accept the elimination from the Champions […]
Mazzarri: ‘Torino fans must help us’
Mazzarri: ‘Torino fans must help us’
Torino Coach Walter Mazzarri wants “the whole stadium” to help his side in the Derby della Mole against Juventus tomorrow. The Granata face their city rivals on Saturday night, with the Bianconeri unbeaten in Serie A so far this season. “I hope that tomorrow the whole stadium, not just the Curva Maratona will help us […]
Allan: Best spell of my career
Allan: Best spell of my career
Allan says he is experiencing ‘the highest point of my career’, despite Napoli’s Champions League exit. Napoli were demoted to the Europa League after their 1-0 defeat to Liverpool midweek, but the Partenopei nonetheless remain Juventus’ nearest challengers for the Scudetto, while Allan recently earned his first-ever Brazil call-up. “The disappointment was huge, but it […]