Monthly Archives: February 2021
PODCAST: 500 goals for Zlatan, Serie B looms large at Parma
PODCAST: 500 goals for Zlatan, Serie B looms large at Parma
We’re into the second half of the Serie A season, AC Milan are still top, and the Forza Italian Football Podcast is back to talk through the action from Round 21. Conor Clancy is joined by Kevin Pogorzelski and Vito Doria to talk through a weird round, wherein Genoa won again against Napoli, Atalanta blew […]
De Rossi defends Fonseca
De Rossi defends Fonseca
Daniele De Rossi defends Paulo Fonseca and says he is looking forward to beginning his coaching career. The 2006 Italy World Cup winner participated to Bobo Vieri’s live show on Twitch to discuss Serie A matters. The Roma legend defended under-fire Roma coach Paulo Fonseca. “Roma sit fourth in the table and are going to […]
Juve-Inter: Conte’s doubts, Pirlo to deal with absentees
Juve-Inter: Conte’s doubts, Pirlo to deal with absentees
Antonio Conte has two doubts regarding Inter’s line-up against Juventus while Andrea Pirlo must deal with the absences of three key players. The Old Lady host the Nerazzurri at the Allianz Stadium tomorrow in the decider of the Coppa Italia semi-final. The Bianconeri won 2-1 in Milan last week and a draw or even a […]
Gosens admits Atalanta problems
Gosens admits Atalanta problems
Robin Gosens admits ‘something is not working’ at Atalanta after their 3-3 draw against Torino. The Granata completed a comeback from 3-0 down claiming a point at the Gewiss Stadium on Saturday. “We had almost won the game, it’s a bad sign,” the German admitted in an interview with Sky Sport. “We can’t throw victories away […]
Jorginho makes a difference at Chelsea
Jorginho makes a difference at Chelsea
Chelsea have only lost once in 2020-21 with Italy international Jorginho in the starting line-up. The former Napoli midfielder scored his fifth Premier League goal in the match against Sheffield United last weekend. He has played 22 competitive games for the Blues this term and has contributed six goals and one assist in 2020-21. In […]
Euro Paper Talk: City pounding springs Klopp into action over Liverpool deal for ex-Man Utd flop
Euro Paper Talk: City pounding springs Klopp into action…
Liverpool are looking to a former Man Utd forward to spruce up their attacking options, while Paul Pogba’s suitors continue to circle – both in the latest Euro Paper Talk. REDS EYE FORMER MAN UTD FLOP Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has identified Lyon forward Memphis Depay as an ideal target to reinvigorate his front three, […]
Benfica in for Hysaj?
Benfica in for Hysaj?
Elseid Hysaj seems set to leave Napoli after the current campaign and Benfica are reportedly in contact with the Albanian’s representatives. The 27-year-old full-back arrived at the Partenopei in August 2015 for a reported €5m. He has played 10 times in Serie A this term, as Gennaro Gattuso has given him a chance to earn […]
Manolas out for three weeks
Manolas out for three weeks
Napoli have confirmed Kostas Manolas will be out for three weeks, as he suffered a second-degree sprain and damaged the ligament in the right ankle. The Greek defender was substituted at the Marassi and carried out tests this morning at the Pineta Grande clinic. The Partenopei revealed he will be out for three weeks and […]
Report: Bonucci out against Inter
Report: Bonucci out against Inter
Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci is reportedly set to miss the clash with Inter in the Coppa Italia, but Paulo Dybala could return to the bench. La Gazzetta dello Sport reports the Argentine, who trained individually yesterday, is not likely to return to the line-up against the Nerazzurri, but could be available for the bench. The […]