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EDF: ‘Roma must believe’
EDF: ‘Roma must believe’
Eusebio Di Francesco declares Roma “must believe in our ability” to get out of the current run and says “I don’t care” about Paulo Sousa’s comments. The Giallorossi are ninth in Serie A after a poor start to the season, and haven’t won in their last three domestic matches, including a draw at Fiorentina at […]
PSG start 3-4-3 against Napoli
PSG start 3-4-3 against Napoli
Paris Saint-Germain are likely to start with a 3-4-3 formation against Napoli in tonight’s Champions League game. Coach Thomas Tuchel switched to that shape in the second half at the Parc des Princes, having previously been dominated by the Partenopei. According to both Gazzetta dello Sport and L’Équipe, the German has learned the lessons of […]
Hamsik can set Napoli record
Hamsik can set Napoli record
If Marek Hamsik starts for Napoli against Paris Saint-Germain, as is expected, he’ll break the club’s appearance record. The Slovakian international has spent 11 years with the Partenopei, and tonight he can break a record which has stood for 20 years. Both Hamsik and Giuseppe Bruscolotti are tied on 511 competitive appearances, with the captain […]
‘Napoli must make PSG suffer’
‘Napoli must make PSG suffer’
Former Paris Saint-Germain Coach Laurent Blanc advises Napoli that his former side struggle “when forced to suffer and defend”. The Partenopei face the Ligue 1 winners at the San Paolo in the Champions League tonight, for a match which could well be decisive for qualification to the Last 16. “It will be a difficult match,” […]
Tuchel: ‘Cavani? We’ll see…’
Tuchel: ‘Cavani? We’ll see…’
Paris Saint-Germain Coach Thomas Tuchel won’t confirm whether or not Edinson Cavani will start against Napoli – “we’ll see”. The Uruguayan striker has been struggling with injury, so may not start on his return to the Stadio San Paolo. “I can’t say, it’s Monday afternoon so I can’t say who will play,” Tuchel said in […]
Buffon: ‘Difficult to play at Napoli’
Buffon: ‘Difficult to play at Napoli’
Gianluigi Buffon warns his Paris Saint-Germain teammates “it’s difficult to play” at Napoli, and praises Carlo Ancelotti. The goalkeeper is returning to Italy for the first time as a player since leaving Juventus in the summer, and it has already been confirmed he’ll start tomorrow. “It’s difficult to play here,” Buffon warned in the pre-match […]
Report: Andreazzoli out at Empoli
Report: Andreazzoli out at Empoli
Andrea Andreazzoli is reportedly facing the sack at Empoli, with Beppe Iachini to replace him on the bench. The Tuscan side haven’t won since the first game of the season, and were thrashed 5-1 by Napoli at the weekend. Now La Repubblica is reporting that President Fabrizio Corsi has decided to sack the former Roma […]
Official: Andreazzoli sacked by Empoli
Official: Andreazzoli sacked by Empoli
Empoli have officially confirmed the sacking of Aurelio Andreazzoli on his 65th birthday. The Tuscan side were beaten 5-1 by Napoli at the weekend, and haven’t won since the first day of the season. Despite winning plaudits for their football, the newly promoted side have just six points from the first 11 games and the […]
Cavani agent: ‘No Napoli contact’
Cavani agent: ‘No Napoli contact’
The agent of Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani insists “I haven’t had any contact” with Napoli over a return, but “in the future anything is possible”. The Uruguayan striker has been heavily linked with a move to the Partenopei, with President Aurelio De Laurentiis saying he can come back if he lowers his salary. “Edinson […]
Mertens: ‘China? Maybe in 2020…’
Mertens: ‘China? Maybe in 2020…’
Napoli striker Dries Mertens admits he would consider a move to China after his contract expires. The Belgian has a release clause of around €28m which is only valid for the Chinese Super League, but it appears he won’t consider the move until 2020. “You never know,” Mertens told the South China Morning Post. “In […]