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Ancelotti: ‘PSG are unpredictable’
Ancelotti: ‘PSG are unpredictable’
Napoli Coach Carlo Ancelotti admits “I really don’t know” what formation Paris Saint-Germain will use tomorrow night. The Partenopei dominated the first half of the match in Paris, but Thomas Tuchel’s switch to 3-4-3 caused them more problems. “In the first game they used two different strategies,” Ancelotti reminded the journalists in his pre-match Press […]
Callejon: ‘Napoli have more maturity’
Callejon: ‘Napoli have more maturity’
Jose Callejon “couldn’t tell you” if this is the strongest Napoli team he’s played in but “we’re aware of being more mature”. The Partenopei face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League tomorrow, and can take a big step toward the Last 16 with a win. The Spaniard sat alongside Coach Carlo Ancelotti in the pre-match […]
Juric given Genoa time
Juric given Genoa time
Ivan Juric has reportedly been assured his Genoa job is safe for now, but President Enrico Preziosi wants a better performance against Napoli. The Croat replaced Davide Ballardini last month, with Grifone having won three of their last five Serie A matches, and sitting just three points off fourth place with a game in hand. […]
Papin: ‘PSG and Juve CL favourites’
Papin: ‘PSG and Juve CL favourites’
Former Milan striker Jean-Pierre Papin believes Paris Saint-Germain are Champions League favourites “together with Juventus”. The French champions would be left on the brink of elimination if they lose to Napoli tomorrow night and Liverpool win at Red Star, but the 54-year-old expects them to go far. “I think this is the strongest PSG in […]
Cavani: ‘Special to return to Napoli’
Cavani: ‘Special to return to Napoli’
Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani looks forward to “a special match” against former side Napoli tomorrow. The Uruguayan spent three seasons in Naples, hitting over 30 goals in all competitions in each of those years. Tomorrow PSG visit the Stadio San Paolo for a Champions League showdown, in which a loss for either side would […]
Marquinhos: ‘PSG have to win’
Marquinhos: ‘PSG have to win’
Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos is under no illusions about the importance of the Napoli match – “it’s not a final, but we have to treat it like one”. The French champions will arrive in Italy today for tomorrow’s Champions League match, having snatched a last-gasp equaliser at the Parc des Princes two weeks ago. “We’re […]
Milan break clean sheet curse
Milan break clean sheet curse
Milan finally kept their first clean sheet of the season, but Alessio Romagnoli confirmed his status as the king of stoppage-time goals. The Rossoneri snatched a third consecutive Serie A victory 1-0 at Udinese and, just like the midweek rescheduled Week 1 fixture against Genoa, it was decided by their captain deep into injury time. […]
Velazquez: ‘Udinese deserved a point’
Velazquez: ‘Udinese deserved a point’
Julio Velazquez insists Udinese “deserved at least a point, but can’t give the ball away that cheaply in the final minute” against Milan. The Friulani had numerous chances, but were beaten at the 96th minute by an Alessio Romagnoli strike after Nicolas Opoku was caught in possession. “I thought this was our best performance in […]
HT: Milan lose Higuain in Udine
HT: Milan lose Higuain in Udine
It has been an exhilarating first half with numerous chances for both Udinese and Milan, but Gonzalo Higuain went off injured. Follow all the action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. The Rossoneri were seeking a third straight win to keep up with Lazio in fourth place, but missed Lucas Biglia, […]
Line-ups: Udinese v Milan
Line-ups: Udinese v Milan
Milan have Gonzalo Higuain and Patrick Cutrone, but reshuffle in defence and midfield for a tricky trip to Rodrigo De Paul’s Udinese. It kicks off at the Dacia Arena at 19.30 GMT. Follow the build-up and action as it happens from all today’s Serie A games on the LIVEBLOG. Gennaro Gattuso is back on track […]