Monthly Archives: June 2020
Manolas back in Napoli squad
Manolas back in Napoli squad
Napoli defender Kostas Manolas returned to training today, but is still unlikely to be ready for the Coppa Italia Final against Juventus. The centre-back has been out of action since suffering a thigh strain in training on May 14. A statement from the Partenopei this afternoon confirmed Manolas was back training with the squad today, […]
Reggina confirm Menez talks
Reggina confirm Menez talks
Reggina director Massimo Taibi confirms the newly-promoted Serie B side are ‘at an advanced stage’ in talks to sign Jeremy Menez. It would be a return to Italy for the former Milan and Roma winger, who had until recently been in the French second division with Paris FC. “We are at an advanced stage in […]
PODCAST: Italian football is back!
PODCAST: Italian football is back!
Italian football is back! So, naturally, the Forza Italian Football Podcast is back as well to look back on the Coppa Italia semi-finals and forward to Serie A’s return. Conor Clancy is still here as host, with Kevin Pogorzelski and Vito Doria helping him shake off his rustiness. The guys talked through Juventus and Napoli […]
Juve trio not ready for Coppa Final
Juve trio not ready for Coppa Final
It’s reported Gonzalo Higuain, Aaron Ramsey and Giorgio Chiellini still won’t be ready for Juventus in the Coppa Italia Final against Napoli on Wednesday. The Bianconeri squeezed past 10-man Milan in the semi-final, a 0-0 draw enough thanks to the 1-1 first leg result at San Siro. As for the Partenopei, they held Inter to […]
Ospina and Rebic receive Coppa bans
Ospina and Rebic receive Coppa bans
Napoli goalkeeper David Ospina is suspended for the Coppa Italia Final against Juventus, while Milan’s Ante Rebic receives a one-match Cup ban. The Final between Napoli and Juve will be held at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Wednesday June 17. Following the semi-finals, the Disciplinary Commission gave its verdicts. Ospina received a yellow card, […]
Agent: ‘Hamsik happy for Mertens’
Agent: ‘Hamsik happy for Mertens’
Marek Hamsik’s agent says the midfielder is ‘very happy’ Dries Mertens broke Napoli’s goalscoring record and that he could return after he retires. Hamsik was the highest scorer in Napoli’s history with 122 goals, but he was finally beaten last night by Mertens, whose equaliser against Inter also ensured the Partenopei reached their first Coppa […]