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Ancelotti: I can’t accept Napoli created 18 chances and not scored
Ancelotti: I can’t accept Napoli created 18 chances and…
Napoli[1] coach Carlo Ancelotti[2] isn’t sure how his side failed to find a way past Torino on Sunday[3], though he believes their only fault is not making the most of their chances. The Azzurri dominated proceedings against the Granata but were forced to settle for a 0-0 draw – much like last weekend against Fiorentina. […]
Wasteful Napoli can’t find a way past plucky Torino
Wasteful Napoli can’t find a way past plucky Torino
Despite dominating proceedings and forcing Torino to defend for much of the match, Napoli had to settle for a disappointing 0-0 draw at the Stadio San Paolo on Sunday. The result may just signal an end to the Partenopei’s Scudetto hopes, as they now sit a massive 13 points back of league leaders Juventus – […]
Juventus warm up for Atletico with comfortable win
Juventus warm up for Atletico with comfortable win
An early onslaught of goals allowed Juventus to enjoy a relatively easygoing outing in their 3-0 win over Frosinone at home, ahead of their crunch Champions League clash in midweek. Early goals will have been just what Massimiliano Allegri was hoping for in order to allow his players to ease off on the intensity ahead […]
Serie A Round 24 Preview: Home bankers or banana skins?
Serie A Round 24 Preview: Home bankers or banana skins?
With many of the top sides having favourable home fixtures, it looks likely to be a weekend of keeping the pressure on sides above and not being complacent following a busy week of European action. Where better to start than the only side with no-one above them. Juventus have won 20 of 23 Serie A […]
Ancelotti: Napoli need to be more clinical despite Europa League win
Ancelotti: Napoli need to be more clinical despite Europa…
Napoli coach Carlo Ancelotti praised his team after their comprehensive 3-1 victory at Zurich in the Europa League Round of 32, but conceded they needed to improve their finishing. The Partenopei secured a comfortable win in the first leg of their tie against the Swiss outfit through goals from Lorenzo Insigne, Jose Callejon and Piotr […]
Insigne guides Napoli to routine Europa League victory
Insigne guides Napoli to routine Europa League victory
Napoli cruised to a comfortable 3-1 first leg victory over Zurich in the Europa League Round of 32 at the Stadion Letzigrund on Thursday evening. The Partenopei raced into an early lead as Lorenzo Insigne pounced on a goalkeeping howler, before Jose Callejon doubled the advantage soon after, as they made light work of their […]
FC Zurich v Napoli: Official Line-Ups
FC Zurich v Napoli: Official Line-Ups
Napoli[1] begin life in the post-Marek Hamsik era with a Europa League[2] Round of 32 trip to FC Zurich[3] and coach Carlo Ancelotti is taking no chances with his starting line-up. The Slovakian ended his 11-year stint with the club on Thursday as he joined Chinese outfit Dalian Yifang and so Piotr Zielinski continues in […]
Napoli captain departs for Dalian Yifang
Napoli captain departs for Dalian Yifang
Napoli have sold long-serving captain Marek Hamsik to Chinese side Dalian Yifang, president Aurelio De Laurentiis announced on Twitter. A deal was agreed between the clubs last week that will see the 31-year-old depart for a fee of €20 million, with the move now being confirmed as official by the man in charge at the […]