Monthly Archives: February 2021
Napoli have just 12 outfield players
Napoli have just 12 outfield players
Napoli have only 12 senior outfield players available for the Europa League trip to Granada, as Gennaro Gattuso’s squad is decimated. It is due to kick off on Thursday at 20.00 GMT, the first leg in the Round of 32. The injury list is so extensive that Gattuso has to pack his travelling party with […]
Hospital denies Osimhen brought COVID variant
Hospital denies Osimhen brought COVID variant
An official statement from the Hospital Federico II in Naples has denied Napoli striker Victor Osimhen brought a new COVID variant to Italy upon his return from Africa. Osimhen tested positive for COVID at the beginning of January, upon his return to Naples from Nigeria where he had attended a birthday party without wearing a protective […]
Hateboer could miss the rest of Atalantaโs season
Hateboer could miss the rest of Atalantaโs 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 […]
Exclusive: Tacchinardi expects aggressive Juve
Exclusive: Tacchinardi expects aggressive Juve
Alessio Tacchinardi previews Porto-Juventus in an exclusive interview with Football Italia and explains why Matthijs de Ligt can be a key player in this evening’s fixture. The former midfielder spent 11 seasons at Juventus winning 13 trophies, including one Champions League. “I know this competition too well. From today a new tournament begins,” he says […]
Hakimi ‘wanted by Sarri’s Napoli’
Hakimi ‘wanted by Sarri’s Napoli’
Achraf Hakimi is lighting up Serie A at Inter, but his agent reveals Maurizio Sarri had wanted him at Napoli four years ago. “Hakimi could’ve been a Napoli player with Sarri,” representative Alejandro Camano told Radio Kiss Kiss. “He was only 18 years old and Sarri was the coach. We were contacted by director Cristiano […]
Verratti ‘wanted Juve and Barcelona’ moves
Verratti ‘wanted Juve and Barcelona’ moves
Marco Verratti’s former agent reveals he ‘had an agreement with Juventus’ and initially rejected both PSG and Napoli, then wanted Barcelona in 2017. The midfielder is hoping to shake off an injury in time to start tonight’s Champions League Round of 16 tie. He has been with Paris Saint-Germain since leaving Serie B side Pescara […]