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Romagnoli out for two weeks
Romagnoli out for two weeks
Milan have confirmed that Alessio Romagnoli suffered a thigh injury in the draw with Sassuolo on Sunday night, and will be out for at least two weeks. The centre-back limped off after just five minutes of the 1-1 draw, with Mateo Musacchio replacing him. “AC Milan announces that Alessio Romagnoli suffered an injury to the […]
Gullit: ‘Milan, win the Coppa’
Gullit: ‘Milan, win the Coppa’
Ruud Gullit urges Milan to go all-out for the Coppa Italia because “new cycles need a victory”. The Rossoneri take on Juventus in the final of the competition, and the Dutchman discussed their fortunes after being inducted into the FIGC’s Hall of Fame yesterday. “Things have changed,” Gullit told Sky. “The Rossoneri fans have to […]
Giampaolo: ‘Napoli a great club’
Giampaolo: ‘Napoli a great club’
Sampdoria Coach Marco Giampaolo admits “many have contacted me” ahead of next season, and calls Napoli “a great club”. The Blucerchiati boss has been linked with a move this summer, with suggestions he could join the Partenopei if Maurizio Sarri’s contract situation isn’t resolved. “Many have contacted me for the new season,” Giampaolo admitted to […]
Gullit: ‘Gattuso needs time’
Gullit: ‘Gattuso needs time’
Ruud Gullit believes Gennaro Gattuso needs “at least three years” to be judged as Milan Coach. The Dutchman is a Rossoneri legend, and he spoke to RMC Sport as he was inducted into the FIGC’s Hall of Fame today. “He’s only just started, I hope he does well,” Gullit, who is this year’s foreign inductee […]
‘Inter lead Serie A charge for Lunin’
‘Inter lead Serie A charge for Lunin’
Inter are leading Serie A’s charge for Andriy Lunin, according to the agent of the Zorya Luhansk goalkeeper. “There are several clubs on the trail of Lunin, one of them I think are Red Bull Salzburg from Austria,” he told Radio Crc. “Some clubs from Italy have also shown an interest. There was Juventus in […]
Capello: Technique over tactics
Capello: Technique over tactics
Fabio Capello believes Italy must ease their emphasis on ‘tactics’ and teach their youngsters more about ‘technique’. Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in 60 years, and Capello argued the problem went beyond results, citing Spain as an example for the Azzurri to follow. “I hear talk about football […]
‘Allegri can be Juve’s Fergie’
‘Allegri can be Juve’s Fergie’
Former Juventus boss Marcello Lippi suggests Max Allegri can become the Sir Alex Ferguson of Juventus. Allegri has been linked with ending his four-year reign at Juve this summer, but Lippi felt his Bianconeri successor had what it took to emulate Ferguson, whose tenure at United spanned four decades. “Juve-Napoli? The Bianconeri often change formation,” […]
Sarri defends ‘stressed’ Insigne
Sarri defends ‘stressed’ Insigne
Maurizio Sarri defended Lorenzo Insigne after the forward’s plea for Napoli fans to stop whistling him against Chievo. “He was under stress…” Insigne was whistled for a misplaced shot but went on to assist Arkadiusz Milik, and the forward vented his frustrations towards Napoli supporters, putting his finger to his mouth and seemingly swearing under […]
Maran faces Chievo sack?
Maran faces Chievo sack?
Chievo boss Rolando Maran is reportedly facing the sack after Sunday’s dramatic defeat to Napoli. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Chievo’s President has already contacted Primavera Coach and former club captain Lorenzo D’Anna about replacing Maran. The 54-year-old has been in charge of the Flying Donkeys since 2014, keeping the side in Serie A for […]
Sassuolo frustrate Milan at San Siro
Sassuolo frustrate Milan at San Siro
Nikola Kalinic’s first goal of 2018 cancelled out a Matteo Politano strike, but a point apiece does precious little for Milan or Sassuolo. The Rossoneri could’ve closed the gap on the top four, or at least consolidated their Europa League position, but were instead held to another stalemate. Politano had opened the scoring at San […]