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San Paolo prepares for Napoli-Fiorentina sellout
San Paolo prepares for Napoli-Fiorentina sellout
Napoli’s clash with Fiorentina at the Stadio San Paolo on Sunday afternoon is set to be played to a full house in Campania. Following successive defeats against Juventus in Serie A and Feyenoord in the Champions League, which resulted in the Partenopei dropping into the Europa League, Maurizio Sarri’s men will be desperate to get […]
Sarri: Napoli created chances after the restart
Sarri: Napoli created chances after the restart
Napoli[1] coach Maurizio Sarri isn’t worried by his side’s lack of goals after being held to a 0-0 draw by Fiorentina[2] on Sunday. The result leaves the Azzurri second in the table after a tough week that saw them fall to Juventus last Friday, along with a mid-week defeat to Feyenoord that knocked them out […]
Fiorentina roadblock keeps Napoli out of top spot
Fiorentina roadblock keeps Napoli out of top spot
Napoli failed to take top spot after Inter’s 0-0 draw with Juventus, as the Azzurri were held to their own goalless scoreline at home against Fiorentina on Sunday. Sitting two points back of the Nerazzurri, Saturday’s Derby d’Italia result opened the door for Maurizio Sarri’s men to reclaim first place in Serie A, however the […]
Full debut not enough for ambitious Schick
Full debut not enough for ambitious Schick
Czech forward Patrik Schick was pleased to have made his full Roma debut, but could not hide his disappointment as he marked the occasion with a goalless draw at Chievo. The summer signing from Sampdoria has found playing time hard to come by so far because of injury, but made his first start for the […]
Di Francesco: Roma were only missing a goal
Di Francesco: Roma were only missing a goal
Following Roma’s 0-0 draw with Chievo, Giallorossi boss Eusebio Di Francesco feels his side did everything right, apart from putting the ball in the back of the net. A stunning display from Chievo goalkeeper Stefano Sorrentino denied Roma and made sure the Giallorossi only left Verona with one point. “I saw the Roma that I […]
Napoli v Fiorentina: Official Line-Ups
Napoli v Fiorentina: Official Line-Ups
Napoli[1] welcome Fiorentina[2] to an almost sold out Stadio San Paolo for their Week 16 Serie A[3] clash. Following Inter’s draw with Juventus, Napoli have the chance to return to top spot in Serie A, and have never conceded more than a single goal at the San Paolo against the Viola since March 2010, though […]
Chiellini: An important game Juventus must win
Chiellini: An important game Juventus must win
Ahead of the Derby d’Italia against Inter, Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini has underlined the importance of victory for the Bianconeri on Saturday night. Currently, Juventus sit third in Serie A, two points behind their great rivals thought buoyant after beating Napoli last weekend. “These are important games,” he told Mediaset Premium. “It is these challenges […]
Valero: Inter are becoming more confident
Valero: Inter are becoming more confident
After their 0-0 draw with Juventus at the Allianz Stadium, Inter’s Borja Valero feels that his side are becoming more confident as the Serie A season goes on. Still unbeaten in the league, a credible result at the home of the champions has further underlined Inter’s standing as Scudetto hopefuls. “We definitely thought about the […]
Juventus approach pleases Allegri
Juventus approach pleases Allegri
Massimiliano Allegri praised his players for their performance against Inter, but struggled to contain his disappointment after Juventus had to settle for a goalless draw in the Derby d’Italia. Despite enjoying the bulk of the chances, Juventus were unable to find the breakthrough – a result that leaves the Bianconeri in third place in the […]
Handanovic: Inter have clearly made progress
Handanovic: Inter have clearly made progress
After Inter’s 0-0 draw with Juventus, goalkeeper Samir Handanovic was adamant that the Nerazzurri have shown they can mix it with the best this season. Currently top of Serie A, though they could drop to second should Napoli beat Fiorentina on Sunday, Inter have drawn with both the Nerazzurri and Partenopei, as well as beating […]