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Di Francesco: Napoli deserved their point against Roma
Di Francesco: Napoli deserved their point against Roma
Although disappointed to concede a late goal in Roma’s 1-1 draw at Napoli, Eusebio Di Francesco admitted that the home side were full value for their point. Napoli did have the better of proceedings throughout but looked like they would come up short after conceding to Stephan El Shaarawy’s early goal. However, Dries Mertens struck […]
Ancelotti singles out underrated Napoli midfielder for specific praise
Ancelotti singles out underrated Napoli midfielder for specific…
Following Napoli’s 1-1 draw at home to Roma on Sunday night in Serie A action, coach Carlo Ancelotti was keen to highlight the role that Fabian Ruiz has played this season. The 22-year-old joined the club from Real Betis during the summer transfer window and has had a big impact in his early career at […]
Mertens rescues Napoli at the death against Roma
Mertens rescues Napoli at the death against Roma
A 90th minute goal from Dries Mertens earned Napoli a share of the spoils at home to Roma in a 1-1 draw on Sunday night in a game that they deserved even more from. In a game that was largely dominated by the home side, they couldn’t find their way past the Lupi defence, with […]
Olsen: I want to make Roma forget about Alisson
Olsen: I want to make Roma forget about Alisson
Roma goalkeeper Robin Olsen is targeting the Scudetto with the club and admitted he is looking to make fans forget predecessor Alisson. The Sweden international arrived from FC Copenhagen in the summer to replace Liverpool-bound Alisson, who enjoyed a stellar season with the Lupi before a world-record switch to the Premier League. After a shaky […]
Koulibaly: I will cry a lot the day I leave Napoli
Koulibaly: I will cry a lot the day I leave Napoli
Ahead of Sunday evening’s match against Roma, Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly has admitted he will find it hard to leave the Partenopei and expressed his admiration for coach Carlo Ancelotti. The Senegalese is amongst the best centre-backs in Europe and has long been linked with a move to top clubs like Chelsea, Manchester United, Barcelona […]
Serie A Round 10 Preview: Champions League credentials put to the test
Serie A Round 10 Preview: Champions League credentials put…
The first game of the weekend sees Atalanta take on Parma have won only one of their last five Serie A games against the visitors (D1 L3), conceding an average of two goals per game in the process. Parma themselves are unpredictable on the road and have alternated between a win and a loss in […]
PODCAST: Juventus, Roma and Lazio rule in Europe
PODCAST: Juventus, Roma and Lazio rule in Europe
Another round of Champions League and Europa League football has passed, and Serie A sides have once again impressed against Europe’s elite. Dov Schiavone and Vieri Capretta discuss big wins for Juventus, Roma in the Champions League, as well as Lazio’s Europa League mauling of Marseille. Plus Napoli’s display against PSG, and AC Milan losing […]
Ancelotti: Napoli need more courage and personality
Ancelotti: Napoli need more courage and personality
Carlo Ancelotti was understandably disappointed after his Napoli side let their lead slip late away to Paris Saint-Germain and, as a result, lost their place as unlikely Group G leaders. The Partenopei remain in the qualification places though with a point and now having played each of the other group members, they will fancy their chances […]