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Napoli v Sampdoria: Probable Formations and Key Statistics
Napoli v Sampdoria: Probable Formations and Key Statistics
Serie A is back in action following the international break with Napoli playing their first match at the Stadio San Paolo this season, with Sampdoria the visitors at 18:00 local time kick off. Probable Formations Napoli (4-2-3-1): Meret; Di Lorenzo, Manolas, Koulibaly, Mario Rui; Allan, Zielinski; Callejon, Fabian Ruiz, Lozano; Mertens Unavailable: Milik, Elmas Sampdoria (4-3-3): Audero; Depaoli, Colley, Murillo, Murru; […]
Ancelotti hits out as Napoli-San Paolo row emerges
Ancelotti hits out as Napoli-San Paolo row emerges
A row has emerged between Napoli and the local council after coach Carlo Ancelotti hit out at the state of the dressing rooms at the Stadio San Paolo. The venue has undergone reconstruction work over the summer after an agreement between the two sides, resulting in the Partenopei playing their first two Series A matches […]
Di Canio: Undisciplined Icardi fits in at PSG
Di Canio: Undisciplined Icardi fits in at PSG
Former striker Paolo Di Canio believes Mauro Icardi’s move to PSG is a perfect fit for both sides given how undisciplined the striker is. The Argentine waited all summer to make his move away from Inter, signing for the French giants on loan on the final day of the transfer market. Di Canio made it […]
Milik to miss Napoli matches against Liverpool and Sampdoria
Milik to miss Napoli matches against Liverpool and Sampdoria
Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik will miss Napoli’s upcoming matches against Sampdoria and Liverpool, as the striker remains sidelined with a muscle injury. The Polish striker hasn’t featured for the Partenopei so far this season as he hasn’t taken the field since picking up a knock on August 10. He was expected to make his return […]
PODCAST: Piracy isn’t killing calcio, racism is – S10 E03
PODCAST: Piracy isn’t killing calcio, racism is – S10 E03
Serie A has returned for round two and, unfortunately, so has it’s racism problems. The Forza Italian Football Podcast is back to discuss that and the footballing matters as well. Conor Clancy was back as host and with Kev in Argentina, Dov Schiavone and Vito Doria joined him on the video feed. To hear Vieri […]
Torino complete deal for Napoli’s Verdi
Torino complete deal for Napoli’s Verdi
Simone Verdi has completed a deadline day move from Napoli, with Torino paying a total of €25 million for his services. The Italian has been linked with a move to the Granata all summer, but the Partenopei remained adamant that they valued him at €30m. However it looks as though Napoli have lowered their demands […]
Fiorentina sound out Gattuso
Fiorentina sound out Gattuso
Fiorentina have made contact with former AC Milan coach Gennaro Gattuso about the possibility of replacing Vincenzo Montella after a poor start to the campaign. Montella returned to the Viola for a second spell in charge last season, replacing Stefano Pioli in April, but has since lost eight of his 11 matches with his only […]
Napoli sign Llorente
Napoli sign Llorente
Fernando Llorente has signed for Napoli on a free transfer, after having been released by Tottenham at the end of the season. The former Spain international played a key part in Spurs’ run to the Champions League final last campaign but did the North London club chose not to extend his deal. Welcome, @llorentefer19! ???????? […]
Sampdoria are a mess, but let’s not blame Di Francesco
Sampdoria are a mess, but let’s not blame Di Francesco
Sampdoria crumbled at the Mapei Stadium on Sunday night and allowed Domenico Berardi and Sassuolo to run riot in a 4-1 win for the Neroverdi[1]. Despite not playing all that bad for the opening half hour, Berardi’s opener prompted the floodgates to not only open but to fall down for 20 minutes, with the hosts […]