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Spalletti: ‘Compliments guarantee defeat’
Spalletti: ‘Compliments guarantee defeat’
Luciano Spalletti hints his harsh criticism of Inter last week was to prompt a reaction, as they thumped Sampdoria 5-0. “I know what guarantees defeat.” The Nerazzurri ran riot at Marassi with Mauro Icardi bagging four goals, but it was a total turnaround from the 0-0 draw with Napoli. After that match, Spalletti had complained […]
Line-ups: Crotone-Roma
Line-ups: Crotone-Roma
Roma aim to keep the momentum going and start Stephan El Shaarawy, but Crotone are desperate for points and fresh from humiliating Sampdoria. It kicks off at the Stadio Scida at 14.00 GMT. Follow the build-up and action as it happens from all eight Serie A games on the LIVEBLOG. The Giallorossi have found their […]
Ausilio: ‘Inter know what Spalletti wants’
Ausilio: ‘Inter know what Spalletti wants’
Inter director Piero Ausilio assures Luciano Spalletti doesn’t think his team lacks quality, denies scouting Bernard, but is tight-lipped on Stefan de Vrij. The Nerazzurri visit Sampdoria in the early kick-off, follow the action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG. “Qualifying for the Champions League means getting a result in Genoa, because it’s the first […]
Ferrero: ‘Bring money for Torreira’
Ferrero: ‘Bring money for Torreira’
Sampdoria President Massimo Ferrero prepares to face Inter and warns potential Lucas Torreira buyers. “You’d best bring the money.” It kicks off at 11.30 GMT, click here for the line-ups and Liveblog. Uruguayan midfielder Torreira has been heavily linked with Napoli and Inter, among others, with a €50m price-tag. “Torreira will go wherever he wants, […]
Line-ups: Sampdoria-Inter
Line-ups: Sampdoria-Inter
Mauro Icardi returns to face his former club and hopes to end his goal drought, as Inter and Sampdoria both need points for Europe. It kicks off at 11.30 GMT, follow the build-up and action from all eight Serie A games on the LIVEBLOG. The Nerazzurri cannot risk losing ground on Roma and Lazio in […]
Tactical Analysis: Napoli v Genoa
Tactical Analysis: Napoli v Genoa
This has unexpectedly turned into a huge opportunity for Napoli to narrow the gap on leaders Juventus, but Genoa are no pushovers. Words: Ciro Di Brita The Partenopei followed up their 4-2 loss to Roma with a disappointing 0-0 at Inter, but SPAL held Juventus on Saturday evening and have given them a lifeline. Meanwhile, Genoa […]
Semplici: ‘SPAL deserve credit’
Semplici: ‘SPAL deserve credit’
Leonardo Semplici said SPAL “deserve credit” for stopping Juventus and believes they have finally settled into their Serie A surroundings. This result saw Serie A leaders Juve held after 12 consecutive victories in the league, but it certainly was not a Catenaccio approach. It also confirmed the Spallini’s excellent recent form, as they have picked […]
SPAL put spanner in Juve works
SPAL put spanner in Juve works
Leaders Juventus saw their run of 12 consecutive Serie A victories grind to a halt, as SPAL more than earned their stalemate. The Bianconeri kept a joint record 10th clean sheet on the bounce, but dropped points and gave Napoli the opportunity to close the gap to two points if they beat Genoa tomorrow. SPAL […]
HT: Impressive SPAL stall Juventus
HT: Impressive SPAL stall Juventus
SPAL have more than held their own in the first half, as they keep Juventus to a 0-0 draw going into the break. Follow all the action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. The Bianconeri went into the Stadio Mazza in Ferrara four points clear of Napoli at the top of […]
Chiellini: ‘SPAL waiting 50 years’
Chiellini: ‘SPAL waiting 50 years’
Giorgio Chiellini continued to ignore Napoli and rely on the Juventus “mentality” against SPAL, but is concerned by the atmosphere. It kicks off at 19.45 GMT, click here for the line-ups and Liveblog. “It’s a very important match for us, one that closes off a difficult run of fixtures and we’ve got to use up […]