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Sarri: ‘Lost Scudetto in the hotel’
Sarri: ‘Lost Scudetto in the hotel’
Maurizio Sarri expressed all his regrets as Napoli lost the Scudetto to Juventus “in the hotel and not on the pitch,” but left the door open for an exit. The 2-0 victory away to Sampdoria this evening allowed the Partenopei to set a club record of 88 Serie A points, although Juventus still took a […]
Line-ups: Sampdoria-Napoli
Line-ups: Sampdoria-Napoli
Napoli give Piotr Zielinski and Dries Mertens the starting roles against a Sampdoria side struggling amid injuries in attack. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), follow the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Roma-Juventus on the LIVEBLOG. The Partenopei have virtually lost the Scudetto, because Juve are six […]
Line-ups: Roma-Juventus
Line-ups: Roma-Juventus
Juventus need only a point to secure the Scudetto and go all-out attack against a Roma side celebrating the Champions League spot. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), follow the build-up and action from this game and Sampdoria-Napoli on the LIVEBLOG. The Bianconeri were already celebrating at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday […]
Zenga: ‘Relegation unthinkable’
Zenga: ‘Relegation unthinkable’
Crotone boss Walter Zenga described the possibility of relegation as ‘unthinkable’ for his side. The Pitagorici dropped back into the drop zone with one match of the season remaining after conceding a late equaliser in a 2-2 draw with Lazio. It means they must get a least a draw in their final match of the […]
Vrenna: ‘Match of a lifetime’
Vrenna: ‘Match of a lifetime’
Crotone President Gianni Vrenna warns they are preparing “the match of a lifetime” against Lazio for another great escape from relegation. It kicks off at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT), click here for the line-ups and Liveblog. “We know the importance of this game and aware we’re facing a very strong opponent,” Vrenna said on […]
Sarri-Higuain reunion at Chelsea?
Sarri-Higuain reunion at Chelsea?
Tuttosport claim that if Chelsea sign Maurizio Sarri, he will want to bring his old Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain from Juventus. The Coach has repeatedly been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this summer and has a release clause worth €8m in his contract. According to the Turin-based newspaper, if Sarri does take over […]
Line-ups: Crotone-Lazio
Line-ups: Crotone-Lazio
Lazio are ravaged by injuries, but know a win will secure Champions League football, yet Crotone are also desperate to avoid the drop. It kicks off at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT). Follow the build-up and action as it happens from all eight Serie A games on the LIVEBLOG. The Aquile were given a huge […]
El Shaarawy: ‘Gap reduced from Juve’
El Shaarawy: ‘Gap reduced from Juve’
Stephan El Shaarawy believes Roma and Napoli have “reduced the gap” with Juventus and see their continued success as motivation. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for a match preview. “It’s not depressing that Juve are always up there, because in recent years the gap has reduced, but we have […]
Ancelotti in Napoli talks
Ancelotti in Napoli talks
Carlo Ancelotti has been in frequent talks with Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis, according to the Corriere della Sera. Maurizio Sarri is widely expected to move on at the end of the season, following very public criticism from his President. It is reported in today’s paper that De Laurentiis had several phone calls with Ancelotti […]
Borussia Dortmund eye Balotelli
Borussia Dortmund eye Balotelli
Mario Balotelli bagged a brace for Nice last night and Borussia Dortmund are the latest club linked with his signature. The striker is hoping for an Italy recall once Roberto Mancini signs on as the new CT next week. His form in France certainly warrants consideration, as SuperMario took his tally to 18 goals in […]