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Gasperini: ‘Napoli the second force’
Gasperini: ‘Napoli the second force’
Atalanta Coach Gian Piero Gasperini believes they’ll be facing “the second force in the league” when they take on Napoli this weekend. The Partenopei are currently second in Serie A as they prepare for their trip to Bergamo, and they pushed Juventus all the way for the Scudetto last season. The Orobici have been described […]
Maksimovic: ‘Reborn with Ancelotti’
Maksimovic: ‘Reborn with Ancelotti’
Nikola Maksimovic believes he’s experienced a “rebirth” at Napoli thanks to new Coach Carlo Ancelotti. The Serbian joined from Torino in the summer of 2016, but he struggled to break into the team under Maurizio Sarri. After just 10 Serie A games in 18 months he was loaned out to Spartak Moscow in January, but […]
Mauricio: ‘De Vrij is a monster’
Mauricio: ‘De Vrij is a monster’
Former Lazio defender Mauricio calls Inter’s Stefan de Vrij “a monster” but “he also has excellent technique”. The Brazilian is currently playing in Malaysia, but he played alongside De Vrij for the Biancocelesti. “We had a good understanding,” Mauricio recalled, speaking to ESPN. “We took Lazio into the Champions League after six seasons, finishing ahead […]
Allegri: ‘Dybala helps Juventus’
Allegri: ‘Dybala helps Juventus’
Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri singles out Paulo Dybala for praise – “he gets us out of difficult situations”. Cristiano Ronaldo and Mario Mandzukic are developing an impressive partnership, but the Tuscan is keen not to leave out La Joya from that equation. “They did well on Tuesday,” Allegri replied, when asked about CR7 and Mandzukic […]
‘Inter, Juventus, Milan wanted Hamsik’
‘Inter, Juventus, Milan wanted Hamsik’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis reveals he rejected offers from Inter, Milan and Juventus for Marek Hamsik. The Slovakian is the Partenopei’s all-time top goalscorer and appearance maker, and has been with the club since 2007. “[Former Inter President Massimo] Moratti asked me for him many years ago,” De Laurentiis told Sky. “Then [Coach Max] […]
Mazzarri returns to Torino bench
Mazzarri returns to Torino bench
Torino confirmed Coach Walter Mazzarri has passed all his health checks and returned to work today after a scare last week. The tactician felt unwell after last Friday’s training session and went to the Molinette hospital in Turin. Although he felt better that evening, the Torino medical staff insisted he undergo a series of checks […]
Atalanta appeal Ilicic ban
Atalanta appeal Ilicic ban
Atalanta will appeal against the two game ban handed out to Josip Ilicic after his red card against Empoli. The Slovenian playmaker was sent off in the 3-2 defeat, and earned an extra game ban for insulting the referee. That will see him miss Napoli at home and Udinese away, but Sky reports that the […]
Agent: ‘Meret ready to play’
Agent: ‘Meret ready to play’
Alex Meret’s agent assures the Napoli goalkeeper is ready to play “when the time is right” after recovering from a broken arm. The youngster joined the Partenopei from Udinese in the summer, but was injured in his first training session. That means he is still yet to make his debut for his new club, but […]
Orsato to referee Fiorentina-Juventus
Orsato to referee Fiorentina-Juventus
The referees for Week 14 of Serie A have been announced, with Daniele Orsato assigned to Fiorentina-Juventus. The Viola welcome their most bitter rivals to the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Saturday evening, as they look to end a run of five draws in a row. Today the AIA has announced the referees for the weekend’s […]
Hamsik: ‘Regret for Belgrade but…’
Hamsik: ‘Regret for Belgrade but…’
Napoli captain Marek Hamsik admits “there’s a bit of regret” about dropping points away to Red Star but points out they’re “in first place without losing”. The Partenopei were held to a 0-0 draw in Serbia in their first Champions League group game, but beat them 3-1 at the San Paolo last night. The Slovak […]