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Napoli suffer disappointing defeat at Granada
Napoli suffer disappointing defeat at Granada
An injury-hit Napoli lost 2-0 to Granada at the Nuevo Estadio de Los Carmenes in the Europa League’s round of 32 on Thursday night. The defeat marked another disappointing night for Italian sides in Europe following Juventus’ 2-1 loss at Porto[1] on Wednesday. A quickfire double from Yangel Herrera and Kenedy in the first half […]
Osimhen wants to rival Mbappe
Osimhen wants to rival Mbappe
Napoli forward Victor Osimhen believes he can rival Kylian Mbappe in terms of performance and has the potential to be just as good as the Frenchman. Osimhen cost a whopping €80 million – including variables and bonuses – when he signed from Lille last September, but hasn’t managed to maintain his form after a good […]
Hateboer could miss the rest of Atalanta’s season
Hateboer could miss the rest of Atalanta’s season
Atalanta could be without wing-back Hans Hateboer for the remainder of the 2020/21 season. The Dutchman has been out of action for La Dea since being taken off injured in their 3-0 win away to AC Milan in January due to an issue with his metatarsal. Tutto Atalanta have reported on Wednesday that Hateboer requested […]
Lotito allegedly violates COVID-19 protocols
Lotito allegedly violates COVID-19 protocols
Claudio Lotito has been referred to Italy’s federal court for an alleged breach of the country’s COVID-19 protocols. The Lazio president was left disappointed on Sunday evening as his Biancocelesti lost 3-1 to Inter[1] in Round 22 of Serie A. Since, according to ANSA, federal prosecutor Giuseppe Chine has referred Lotito, as well as doctors […]
PODCAST: Super Spezia’s Valentine’s gift to Inter
PODCAST: Super Spezia’s Valentine’s gift to Inter
Serie A has a new name at its summit, as Inter overtook AC Milan in first place a week ahead of the Derby della Madonnina. Antonio Conte’s side beat Lazio to capitalise on Milan’s loss at Spezia, and Conor Clancy is joined by his two Valentines in Kevin Pogorzelski and Vito Doria to talk through […]
Napoli without Lozano for a month, Ospina for two games
Napoli without Lozano for a month, Ospina for two games
Napoli have confirmed the extent of the injuries sustained by David Ospina and Hirving Lozano on Saturday during their 1-0 win over Juventus[1]. Ospina, who fell injured during the warm-up, suffered a first-degree adductor injury in his right thigh. Lozano picked up a second-degree injury in his right hamstring. As per Sky Sport Italia, the […]
Lazzari faces suspension for blasphemy
Lazzari faces suspension for blasphemy
Manuel Lazzari could receive a one-game ban for blasphemy in Lazio’s 3-1 defeat against Inter on Sunday evening.[1] The incident happened during the second half of the game with the player caught on camera while swearing towards the assistant referee. As reported by Il Tempo, the Italian Football Federation – FIGC – have already acquired […]
Insigne penalty enough to see Napoli past Juventus
Insigne penalty enough to see Napoli past Juventus
After a disappointing semi-final exit from the Coppa Italia in midweek, Napoli restored their pride on Saturday evening by defeating Juventus 1-0 in Serie A at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. A first-half penalty from Lorenzo Insigne was enough to edge the hosts past the Old Lady, as Giorgio Chiellini was the man who made […]
Altafini: Napoli are getting worse under Gattuso
Altafini: Napoli are getting worse under Gattuso
Serie A legend Jose Altafini has said that Napoli are regressing under Gennaro Gattuso despite inheriting a strong squad from predecessors Maurizio Sarri and Carlo Ancelotti. The Partenopei tactician has been linked with the sack in recent weeks and the former AC Milan, Napoli, and Juventus striker lamented the lack of a title challenge under […]
Chelsea defender remains on wishlist of Serie A trio
Chelsea defender remains on wishlist of Serie A trio
Emerson Palmieri[1] is a target for Serie A[2] clubs in the summer, with Napoli[3], Inter[4], and Juventus[5] reportedly showing interest in the Chelsea[6] left-back. The 26-year-old has only played for 598 minutes in all competitions for the Blues so far during the 2020/21 campaign, including one match in which he featured for 80 minutes after […]