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Gattuso: ‘Milan raised the bar’
Gattuso: ‘Milan raised the bar’
Gennaro Gattuso was “very happy” with the Milan performance to hold Napoli 0-0 and praised Gianluigi Donnarumma for more than just the save. “We’re happy. We knew Napoli would have chances and keep the ball, but we did well. We have to improve in many respects, but this performance can help raise the bar,” the […]
Jorginho: ‘We have to keep believing’
Jorginho: ‘We have to keep believing’
Napoli midfielder Jorginho still believes the Scudetto race is alive despite his side’s goalless draw at Milan. Title rivals Juventus will have the opportunity to move five points clear of the Partenopei if they can beat Sampdoria later on today, after which both teams will have just six matches left to play this season. It […]
HT: Open Milan-Napoli match
HT: Open Milan-Napoli match
Milan started very strong, and had a goal ruled offside, but Napoli gradually took control as the half wore on at San Siro. Follow all the action as it happens from today’s six Serie A games on the LIVEBLOG. The Rossoneri needed points to maintain their European ambitions, but with Leonardo Bonucci suspended and Alessio […]
Abbiati: ‘Reina and Callejon great’
Abbiati: ‘Reina and Callejon great’
Milan club manager Christian Abbiati does nothing to deny reports Pepe Reina and even Jose Callejon could join from Napoli. The two sides clash at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT), click here for the line-ups and Liveblog. “As long as it is mathematically possible, we will continue to believe in a Champions League place, but […]
Line-ups: Milan-Napoli
Line-ups: Milan-Napoli
Milan are forced to transform their defence against Scudetto-chasing Napoli, who in turn have to start Christian Maggio at San Siro. It kicks off at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT), follow the build-up and action from all today’s Serie A games on the LIVEBLOG. This is a massive fixture in the Italian calendar and both […]
Hamsik: ‘Napoli Scudetto dream’
Hamsik: ‘Napoli Scudetto dream’
Marek Hamsik said Napoli have “renewed enthusiasm” as they visit Milan and won’t let go of their Scudetto “dream.” It kicks off at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT), click here for the line-ups and Liveblog. “I don’t think Milan having a reshuffled defence will be an advantage for us, because they have such a big […]
Zapata: ‘I know Musacchio well’
Zapata: ‘I know Musacchio well’
Cristian Zapata wears the captain’s armband for Milan against Napoli today and assures it’ll be a good partnership with Mateo Musacchio. It kicks off at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT), click here for the line-ups and Liveblog. “We know that Napoli are a great team and in wonderful form right now, but we are ready […]
ADL: ‘Sarri has a clause’
ADL: ‘Sarri has a clause’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis reiterated he “could not oppose” anyone coming in for Coach Maurizio Sarri with the €8m clause. The tactician is negotiating a new contract, but his current deal wouldn’t stop him from moving to Chelsea, Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain or elsewhere. “Sarri’s contract has been signed and deposited for three years, but […]
Donnarumma record Century
Donnarumma record Century
Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma will make history today as the youngest ever to make his 100th Serie A appearance. The shot-stopper is expected to start against Napoli at San Siro this afternoon. He is aged 19 years, one month and 21 days, setting a new all-time top flight record in Italy. Gigio surpasses the likes […]
Liverpool continue Zielinski interest?
Liverpool continue Zielinski interest?
It is reported that Liverpool are still interested in signing Napoli midfielder Piotr Zielinski. The 23-year-old has scored eight goals and claimed two assists from midfield in 40 appearances so far this season. According to Tuttomercatoweb, the Reds have been monitoring the Polish international ever since his two-year loan spell at Empoli from Udinese between […]