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Politano and Napoli ‘stand by’ Gattuso
Politano and Napoli ‘stand by’ Gattuso
Matteo Politano feels he is having his best season at Napoli and assures the team ‘proved how much it stands’ by Gennaro Gattuso. The visit to Granata kicks off on Thursday at 20.00 GMT and is the first leg in the Round of 32. “There isn’t much time from one game to the other in […]
Napoli have just 12 outfield players
Napoli have just 12 outfield players
Napoli have only 12 senior outfield players available for the Europa League trip to Granada, as Gennaro Gattuso’s squad is decimated. It is due to kick off on Thursday at 20.00 GMT, the first leg in the Round of 32. The injury list is so extensive that Gattuso has to pack his travelling party with […]
Hospital denies Osimhen brought COVID variant
Hospital denies Osimhen brought COVID variant
An official statement from the Hospital Federico II in Naples has denied Napoli striker Victor Osimhen brought a new COVID variant to Italy upon his return from Africa. Osimhen tested positive for COVID at the beginning of January, upon his return to Naples from Nigeria where he had attended a birthday party without wearing a protective […]
Exclusive: Tacchinardi expects aggressive Juve
Exclusive: Tacchinardi expects aggressive Juve
Alessio Tacchinardi previews Porto-Juventus in an exclusive interview with Football Italia and explains why Matthijs de Ligt can be a key player in this evening’s fixture. The former midfielder spent 11 seasons at Juventus winning 13 trophies, including one Champions League. “I know this competition too well. From today a new tournament begins,” he says […]
Hakimi ‘wanted by Sarri’s Napoli’
Hakimi ‘wanted by Sarri’s Napoli’
Achraf Hakimi is lighting up Serie A at Inter, but his agent reveals Maurizio Sarri had wanted him at Napoli four years ago. “Hakimi could’ve been a Napoli player with Sarri,” representative Alejandro Camano told Radio Kiss Kiss. “He was only 18 years old and Sarri was the coach. We were contacted by director Cristiano […]
Verratti ‘wanted Juve and Barcelona’ moves
Verratti ‘wanted Juve and Barcelona’ moves
Marco Verratti’s former agent reveals he ‘had an agreement with Juventus’ and initially rejected both PSG and Napoli, then wanted Barcelona in 2017. The midfielder is hoping to shake off an injury in time to start tonight’s Champions League Round of 16 tie. He has been with Paris Saint-Germain since leaving Serie B side Pescara […]
Chiellini: ‘The Napoli match doesn’t affect us’
Chiellini: ‘The Napoli match doesn’t affect…
Captain Giorgio Chiellini said Juventus ‘must avoid the mistakes’ from recent years against FC Porto in the Champions League. The Bianconeri defender spoke to the press ahead of the first leg in the last 16 of the competition, as Juventus aim to bounce back from a 1-0 defeat to Napoli in Serie A. Chiellini said […]
Pirlo: ‘Bonucci and Dybala are not available’
Pirlo: ‘Bonucci and Dybala are not available’
Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo confirmed Leonardo Bonucci and Paulo Dybala will not play against FC Porto and expects a ‘complicated’ game in Portugal. The Champions League is back and Juventus will play the Portuguese champions over two legs in the last 16 of the competition. Pirlo said the Old Lady must be ‘patient’ against Sergio […]
Europa League Rd of 32 referees
Europa League Rd of 32 referees
The UEFA has announced the referees for the last 32 in the Europa League, with Napoli, Roma and Milan involved in the knockout stages. Granada host Napoli in the first leg, where Russian Sergei Karasev has been handed the responsibility on Thursday. Milan travel to Belgrade for their first leg against Red Star, and the […]
Sarri turned down Marseille
Sarri turned down Marseille
Maurizio Sarri has reportedly turned down the coach’s job at Marseille with the Ligue 1 side who are now expected to hire Jorge Sampaoli. André Villas-Boas was sacked by the French club at the beginning of February following “repeated acts and behaviours that have seriously damaged the club.” Fabrizio Romano reports on Calciomercato.com, Marseille had […]