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Jorginho agent: ‘Was done with City but…’
Jorginho agent: ‘Was done with City but…’
The agent of Chelsea midfielder Jorginho confirms “it was all done” with Manchester City, but they couldn’t agree with Napoli. The Italian international followed Maurizio Sarri from San Paolo to Stamford Bridge this summer, despite being in talks with the Citizens for weeks. “It was all done with Jorginho,” Joao Santos confirmed on Radio Kiss […]
Italy go 4-3-3 for Poland
Italy go 4-3-3 for Poland
Italy CT Roberto Mancini is expected to go with a 4-3-3 formation for tomorrow’s Nations League match with Poland, with Mario Balotelli leading the line. The Azzurri face their first competitive game of Mancio’s reign in Bologna on Friday night, having failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. According to Sky Italia, the CT […]
Ghoulam back in training
Ghoulam back in training
Faouzi Ghoulan has returned to the pitch at Napoli’s training ground, saying he’s “happy to be able to play and touch the ball again”. The Algerian hasn’t played since November due to two serious knee injuries, firstly a ruptured cruciate ligament and then a broken knee cap. He had further surgery over the summer which […]
Juventus vs Inter for Chiesa?
Juventus vs Inter for Chiesa?
It’s reported there’s a Derby d’Italia for Fiorentina’s Federico Chiesa, with both Juventus and Inter vying for his signature. The Viola starlet, son of former Italy striker Enrico, is seen as one of the best Italian talents of his generation, and bids from Inter and Napoli were rejected in the summer. According to Tuttosport, the […]
Inzaghi: ‘Juve-Napoli for Scudetto’
Inzaghi: ‘Juve-Napoli for Scudetto’
Lazio Coach Simone Inzaghi believes Juventus and Napoli will battle for the Scudetto again – “they are two great teams coached by two excellent Coaches”. The Biancocelesti faced both in the opening two rounds of the season, losing first in Rome and then in Turin. “Having faced them I think they will play the same […]
Luiz Felipe: ‘Lazio a dream’
Luiz Felipe: ‘Lazio a dream’
Luiz Felipe calls playing for Lazio “a dream”, insisting “only my mother knows how happy I am to be in the Biancocelesti team”. The Brazilian made 30 appearances in all competitions last season, and this season he played 46 minutes in the first match against Napoli. “I must always thank God for giving me the […]
‘Ghoulam ready this month’
‘Ghoulam ready this month’
Napoli’s team doctor says Faouzi Ghoulam could be called-up by “the end of September”, as they’re just waiting for “the final OK” from his surgeon. The left-back missed most of last season with a cruciate ligament injury and then a broken kneecap, and he went under the knife again this summer. He hasn’t played since […]
Jorginho: ‘I miss Napoli’
Jorginho: ‘I miss Napoli’
Former Napoli midfielder Jorginho is enjoying life at Chelsea but admits “I miss the sun, the food, and the warmth of the people” in Naples. The Italian international followed Coach Maurizio Sarri to Stamford Bridge this summer, and has so far completed more passes than anyone in the Premier League. “My transfer to Chelsea was […]
Albiol: ‘CR7 won’t get 40 in Italy…’
Albiol: ‘CR7 won’t get 40 in Italy…’
Napoli defender Raul Albiol isn’t sure Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo can score as many goals in Serie A as La Liga – “it’s a different football”. The Spaniard played alongside CR7 at Real Madrid, where the forward managed more goals than games and hit at least 40 goals in every season bar his first. “It’ll be […]
UEFA to review away-goal rule
UEFA to review away-goal rule
UEFA has confirmed that it will ‘review’ the away-goals rule in European competitions. Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri and Napoli’s Carlo Ancelotti were among those present at an annual gathering of leading Coaches on Wednesday morning, where they called for the rule to be changed. “The coaches think that scoring goals away is not as difficult […]