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HT: Napoli start strong in Bergamo
HT: Napoli start strong in Bergamo
Fabian Ruiz gave Napoli the lead just 76 seconds after kick-off, as both Atalanta and the Partenopei had more first half chances. Follow all the action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. The Partenopei needed a victory to avoid Juventus going 11 points clear at the top of the table, so […]
Line-ups: Atalanta v Napoli
Line-ups: Atalanta v Napoli
Napoli once again rely on Lorenzo Insigne and Dries Mertens in a very tricky trip to Atalanta, who start Duvan Zapata and Emiliano Rigoni. It kicks off at the Stadio Azzurri d’Italia in Bergamo at 19.30 GMT. You can follow the build-up and action as it happens while giving your views on the LIVEBLOG. The […]
Duvan Zapata: ‘Affection for Napoli’
Duvan Zapata: ‘Affection for Napoli’
Duvan Zapata has “great affection” for his former club Napoli as he prepares to face them with Atalanta this evening. It kicks off at 19.30 GMT, click here for the line-ups and LIVEBLOG. “It would be wonderful to get a reputation as giant-killers, but there’s no guarantee we’ll win,” the Colombia international told Sky Sport […]
Olympique Marseille eye Milik
Olympique Marseille eye Milik
According to reports in France, Olympique Marseille will make another bid for Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik in January. The Poland international has now fully recovered from two serious knee injuries, but is struggling for playing time. This evening, Dries Mertens and Lorenzo Insigne start together for the second game in a row. Milik had already […]
Alisson: ‘Liverpool know Napoli strength’
Alisson: ‘Liverpool know Napoli strength’
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker confessed he misses Roma and “my teammates know how strong Napoli are” in the Champions League. The shot-stopper is in Italy this evening to attend the Gran Gala del Calcio, effectively the Italian version of the PFA Awards. “I had a good season at Roma and it’s a pleasure for me […]
Donadoni on Fiorentina radar?
Donadoni on Fiorentina radar?
Roberto Donadoni is floated as a possible successor should Fiorentina decide to fire Coach Stefano Pioli. According to La Repubblica, Pioli could be at risk if their results continue to slide, as the Viola are without a win in seven rounds. The 3-0 home defeat to Juventus sparked protests from the fans and local media […]
Liveblog: Atalanta v Napoli
Liveblog: Atalanta v Napoli
Join us for the build-up and action as it happens for tonight’s fiery and fascinating clash between Atalanta and Napoli. It kicks off at the Stadio Azzurri d’Italia in Bergamo at 19.30 GMT. If you are on a mobile phone or tablet, then follow the Liveblog HERE. The Partenopei need a victory if they are […]
Atalanta hit back at ‘fake news’
Atalanta hit back at ‘fake news’
Atalanta released a statement distancing themselves from an “obviously fake” picture showing an offensive statement against Napoli. The two teams meet this evening at the Stadio Azzurri d’Italia in Bergamo at 19.30 GMT. There is a great deal of tension surrounding the fixture, as Napoli are prepared to walk off the field if there are […]
Agent: ‘Gabbiadini won’t move’
Agent: ‘Gabbiadini won’t move’
Manolo Gabbadini’s agent admits “big regret” over his Napoli career, but the striker won’t be leaving Southampton along with Mark Hughes. The Saints sacked their manager earlier today, with Paulo Sousa touted as a possible replacement for the Welshman. “Even if the Coach has changed, his future should be in the Premier League,” Gabbadini’s agent, […]
Atalanta-Napoli at risk?
Atalanta-Napoli at risk?
Atalanta-Napoli could be at risk tonight, as it’s reported the visitors will walk off if there is discriminatory chanting. There have been numerous unsavoury incidents in recent seasons in which racist abuse has been aimed at Kalidou Koulibaly. In addition, many clubs have been fined for anti-Neapolitan chanting by fans, which violates the FIGC law […]