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Atalanta v Napoli: Official Line-Ups
Atalanta v Napoli: Official Line-Ups
As they get the Serie A[1] action back underway after the winter break, Napoli[2] look to extend their lead at the top of the table with victory at Atalanta[3]. However, the Partenopei have struggled in recent meetings with Europa League-chasing Atalanta, having lost three of their last four in all competitions. Coach Maurizio Sarri has […]
Was Simone Verdi right to reject Napoli?
Was Simone Verdi right to reject Napoli?
Bologna’s Simone Verdi was Maurizio Sarri’s first choice to reinforce Napoli in the January transfer window, but the player rejected a move to the Partenopei. Inspired by Conor Clancy’s article[1], Forza Italian Football‘s Vieri Capretta and Dov Schiavone have different opinions on the matter… Forza Italian Football aims to provide you with as much up-to-date […]
6 Serie A Questions… Answered
6 Serie A Questions… Answered
The winter break is almost over, so with the return of Serie A[1], Dov Schiavone and Vieri Capretta answered six questions[2] relating to the second half of the season. Will Napoli win the Scudetto? Are Juventus still Italy’s best team? And will there be a silver lining for AC Milan? All that and much more… […]
Serie A round 21 preview: The winter break of discontent is finally over
Serie A round 21 preview: The winter break of discontent…
Finally Serie A returns after the winter break with a range of exciting fixtures, starting with Atalanta hosting Napoli. The home side have scored in their last eight Serie A meetings against the visitors, their longest streak against the Partenopei in this competition. Napoli have not dropped any points when leading in Serie A this […]
Simone Verdi is risking his career progression by turning down Napoli
Simone Verdi is risking his career progression by turning…
Simone Verdi deserves credit for showing loyalty to Bologna and turning down Napoli, but the forward could risk halting his own progression by staying at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara for too long. Now 25, Verdi will need to take that next step to a bigger club competing for major honours sooner rather than later if […]
Juventus Player Ratings: Douglas Costa and Bernardeschi shine
Juventus Player Ratings: Douglas Costa and Bernardeschi shine
Juventus got the victory in Cagliari thanks to a Federico Bernardeschi goal and kept up with Napoli at the top of Serie A. Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was absolutely decisive with a couple saves, as well as substitute Douglas Costa, who came on and served the winning assist.
Serie A Team of the Week | Round 20
Serie A Team of the Week | Round 20
Napoli won again to remain top of the table, as Juventus beat Cagliari and remain behind them. Inter couldn’t find a win at Fiorentina, as Leonardo Bonucci’s first AC Milan goal gave the Rossoneri the win, whilst Lazio won and Roma lost. At the bottom, all teams lost but Benevento, who registered their second ever […]
Cagliari v Juventus: Official Line-Ups
Cagliari v Juventus: Official Line-Ups
Juventus make six changes to the side that eliminated Torino from the Coppa Italia in midweek, as they return to Serie A action with a visit to Cagliari. The Bianconeri know that a win would take them to within a single point of Napoli at the summit of the table, whilst also move them eight […]