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Di Francesco: Roma showed Napoli too much respect
Di Francesco: Roma showed Napoli too much respect
Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco has admitted that his side were not aggressive enough in their 1-0 defeat to Napoli on Saturday evening. The Giallorossi were downed by an early Lorenzo Insigne strike at the Stadio Olimpico, and the tactician conceded that the hosts’ approach contributed to the loss. “In the first half we were […]
Roma player ratings: De Rossi delivers a deserved Napoli win
Roma player ratings: De Rossi delivers a deserved Napoli win
Roma captain Daniele De Rossi provided an unfortunate assist to allow Napoli to continue their perfect start to the Serie A season with a 1-0 win in Rome. A ball unintentionally rebounded off the 34-year-old and directly to the feet of Lorenzo Insigne who made no mistake with a one-on-one opportunity in front of goal. […]
Insigne gift sinks Roma to send Napoli clear
Insigne gift sinks Roma to send Napoli clear
An early Lorenzo Insigne goal was enough to secure a 1-0 victory for Napoli over Roma on Saturday evening, and extend the Partenopei’s lead at the top of the table. The two Scudetto hopefuls squared off at the Stadio Olimpico, buoyed by the news of Juventus’ 2-1 defeat[1] to Lazio earlier in the day. However, […]
Insigne: Team effort saw Napoli conquer Roma
Insigne: Team effort saw Napoli conquer Roma
After his strike proved enough to secure a 1-0 win over Roma and send Napoli top of Serie A, Lorenzo Insigne insisted that the victory was down to a team effort. The Italian international took advantage of a Daniele De Rossi error to score the only goal of the match and put the Partenopei five […]
Immobile double downs Juventus to break barren run
Immobile double downs Juventus to break barren run
Lazio came back from a goal down to win 2-1 and end a 15-year barren run away to Juventus thanks to a Ciro Immobile brace, with Paulo Dybala having a last minute penalty saved. December 2002 was the last time Lazio got all three points in Serie A away to Juventus, with the Bianconeri also […]
Spalletti: Not Inter’s fault AC Milan are behind
Spalletti: Not Inter’s fault AC Milan are behind
Inter coach Luciano Spalletti agrees with Vincenzo Montella that the seven-point gap between the Nerazzurri and AC Milan is too large[1], though he was quick to point out it isn’t his side’s fault the standings are what they are. The two Milan giants will battle in the season’s first Derby della Madonnina on Sunday night, […]
Roma v Napoli: Official Line-Ups
Roma v Napoli: Official Line-Ups
Roma welcome table-topping Napoli to the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday evening, hoping to become the first side to take a point off the Partenopei this season. The capital club are in good form themselves and look to top scorer Edin Dzeko to lead the line and provide the goals to down their bitter rivals. Meanwhile, […]
Di Francesco: Defences will decide Roma-Napoli
Di Francesco: Defences will decide Roma-Napoli
The best defence will ultimately decide the outcome of Saturday’s mouthwatering Serie A[1] showdown between Roma[2] and Napoli[3], according to Eusebio Di Francesco[4]. Both sides have been impressive this season in terms of their attacking output and have garnered praise for their exploits in the final third. However, it is the team who ultimately performs […]
Mirabelli: AC Milan didn’t plan for Bonucci swoop
Mirabelli: AC Milan didn’t plan for Bonucci swoop
AC Milan director of sport Massimiliano Mirabelli admits he didn’t think a deal for Leonardo Bonucci was realistic. The former Juventus defender joined the Rossoneri in a shock move during the summer, with a deal coming together in a matter of days. Mirabelli revealed even he didn’t think the Bianconeri would let go of the […]