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Europa League agony and ecstasy for Serie A sides
Europa League agony and ecstasy for Serie A sides
A week ago progress for the majority of Italian clubs in the Europa League looked bleak, with AC Milan the only side to end the Round of 32 first-leg ties with a numerical advantage over their opponents. A 3-0 victory in Bulgaria over their hosts Ludogorets had all but sealed their advance to the next […]
Khedira hints at Napoli’s lack of squad depth
Khedira hints at Napoli’s lack of squad depth
Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira has insisted that his club remain favourites for the Serie A title this season, as they have the squad to outlast Napoli in the race for the Scudetto. Both sides recorded narrow one goal victories last weekend, which saw the Partenopei retain a one point advantage over the Bianconeri. “It is […]
Napoli restore pride in Europa League exit
Napoli restore pride in Europa League exit
A 2-0 win for Napoli away to RB Leipzig wasn’t enough to advance in the Europa League but they do exit the competition with their heads held high. After widespread criticism for their first leg team selection and performance, the Partenopei were much improved in Germany, although Piotr Zielinski and Lorenzo Insigne’s goals couldn’t prevent […]
Official Line-Ups: RB Leipzig v Napoli
Official Line-Ups: RB Leipzig v Napoli
Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri has rung in the changes in Germany as his side look to overturn a Europa League deficit against RB Leipzig. The Partenopei trail 3-1 thanks to a subpar showing at the Stadio San Paolo and face an uphill struggle if they are to book their place in Friday’s draw. Sarri has […]
Napoli boss hails midfielder as the new De Bruyne
Napoli boss hails midfielder as the new De Bruyne
Piotr Zielinski has received glowing praise from Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri, who has proclaimed the midfielder as being the new Kevin De Bruyne. The Manchester City star has emerged as one of the world’s finest midfield talents in recent years, with the ex-Chelsea man also impressing at international level with Belgium. However, Sarri believes that […]
AC Milan goalkeeper makes decision on next club
AC Milan goalkeeper makes decision on next club
After coming close to leaving AC Milan last summer, Gianluigi Donnarumma is set to push for a move again at the end of the season, with Paris Saint-Germain his preferred destination. The youngster was closely linked with an exit in 2017 but performed a surprise u-turn and penned a new contract to keep him at […]
Will injuries ruin Juventus’ season? | Serie A Questions Answered
Will injuries ruin Juventus’ season? | Serie A Questions…
Juventus and Napoli continue to trade blows in the Scudetto race, but with injuries to Gonzalo Higuain, and Federico Bernardeschi, could that ruin the Bianconeri party? At the bottom, Benevento got their third win in Serie A, so Dov Schiavone and Vieri Capretta discuss the likelihood of another Crotone style comeback. Forza Italian Football aims […]
De Rossi: I still get goosebumps when I put on my Roma shirt
De Rossi: I still get goosebumps when I put on my Roma shirt
Despite putting on the Roma shirt close to 600 times in his career, Daniele De Rossi still gets goosebumps every time he pulls it over his head. The Italian made his Giallorossi debut against Como all the way back in 2003, but the novelty of representing his boyhood club has not worn off. “I never […]
Tottenham plot swoop for Napoli midfielder
Tottenham plot swoop for Napoli midfielder
Despite Amadou Diawara being unable to force his way into the Napoli side, Tottenham Hotspur are keen on bringing him to the Premier League. He has largely struggled to oust Maurizio Sarri’s favoured midfield trio of Marek Hamsik, Allan and Jorginho at the Stadio San Paolo this season and last started in Serie A almost […]