Monthly Archives: November 2017
Capello: ‘Roma can win the Scudetto’
Capello: ‘Roma can win the Scudetto’
Fabio Capello believes Roma can win the Scudetto this season – “they have a complete squad and a good Coach”. The veteran tactician was the last Coach to win the title with the Giallorossi in 2001, but he’s impressed with Eusebio Di Francesco’s side this season. “They’re strong, very strong. They have a complete squad […]
Juventus, Allegri: “Napoli is an important test ahead of Champions League game against Olympiakos”
Juventus, Allegri: “Napoli is an important test ahead…
Juventus manager Max Allegri spoke at the prematch press conference ahead of Friday’s Serie A fixture against Napoli at the San Paolo: “Napoli are doing extraordinary things, as Inter are two points back and we are four points back. We dropped points, but it is a certainty that Napoli are playing well. Tomorrow’s game is […]
From Pogba to Zidane: Juventus’ best five goals against Napoli
From Pogba to Zidane: Juventus’ best five goals against Napoli
30 November at 13:55 Five goals, five fantastic strikes. Napoli-Juventus gives us a chance to remember some of the greats who have graced this fixture over the years. Juventus fans, in particular, will recall some great moments produced by champions such as Zinedine Zidane, Paul Pogba, Alessandro Del Piero, Fabrizio Ravanelli and Sami Khedira. Dugout […]
‘Napoli are Scudetto favourites’
‘Napoli are Scudetto favourites’
Massimiliano Allegri reiterates Napoli are favourites for the Scudetto and says “everyone is hoping Juventus will lose”. The Bianconeri Coach named the Partenopei as favourites in his pre-match Press conference ahead of tomorrow’s game, and he returned to that theme toward the end of the conference. “Up until now the team has done what’s required,” […]
Man Utd defender could become Dani Alves’ successor at Juventus
Man Utd defender could become Dani Alves’ successor at…
30 November at 13:10 Brazilian right-back Dani Alves recently opened up about the way in which his time at Juventus came to an end by saying: “At Juventus I did not have fun on the pitch. Italian football must follow Napoli’s lead.” Once again, this showed that, during his solitary season in Turin, all was […]
Allegri: ‘Napoli’s defence has improved’
Allegri: ‘Napoli’s defence has improved’
Napoli play “beautiful football”, according to Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri, but “they’ve quickly learned to do the defensive side too”. The two sides meet at the San Paolo tomorrow for what is being billed as an early Scudetto showdown. In a reversal of recent seasons, Juve have scored more goals than anyone in Serie A, […]
Napoli-Juventus: The new guard looks to dispose of the old
Napoli-Juventus: The new guard looks to dispose of the old
30 November at 12:40 “Time and tide wait for no one.” It appears that, after six years of dominance over Serie A, Juventus’ time in the driver’s seat may be coming to a close. At the very least, it’s facing its toughest test as the holiday season approaches. After 14 matches, Juventus sits third in […]
Allegri: ‘Confident on Higuain’
Allegri: ‘Confident on Higuain’
Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri says “I’ll have to see” if Gonzalo Higuain can face Napoli but “let’s say I’m confident”. The striker had to have surgery on his hand earlier this week, putting him in serious doubt for the reunion with the Partenopei. However, there has been growing confidence in recent days that Pipita could […]
Live: Allegri speaks to the media ahead of huge Napoli clash
Live: Allegri speaks to the media ahead of huge Napoli clash
30 November at 12:05 Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri is currently facing the media ahead of tomorrow night’s vital Serie A clash against league leaders Napoli at the Stadio San Paolo. Here is what he had to say: “Everyone talks about how strong Napoli’s attack is, but it’s also a team that defends very well. Up front they have great technique and fantastic movement, […]
Gundogan hails Manchester City’s ‘unbelievable main man’
Gundogan hails Manchester City’s ‘unbelievable main man’
Ilkay Gundogan hailed Raheem Sterling as “unbelievable” after his Manchester City team-mate netted yet another dramatic late winner. Sterling maintained his recent habit of scoring in the closing moments – this time six minutes into injury time – as the Premier League leaders snatched a 2-1 victory over Southampton at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday. […]