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Gattuso’s last game as Napoli coach: who will replace him?
Gattuso’s last game as Napoli coach: who will replace him?
The game against Hellas Verona will be the last one for Gennaro Gattuso as the Napoli coach and Luciano Spalletti is reportedly in pole position to replace him. The Partenopei need a win against Hellas Verona to finish in the top four. However, a draw could be enough, but only if Juventus fail to beat […]
Champions League race: all the premutations explained
Champions League race: all the premutations explained
Find out the combinations of results required for two of Milan, Napoli and Juventus to qualify for next season’s Champions League. The Rossoneri and Partenopei both have 76 points, followed by the Old Lady on 75. While Milan visit Atalanta, Napoli host Hellas Verona and Juve face Bologna at the Stadio Dall’Ara. It could well go down […]
Napoli ultras praise Gattuso, contempt for club
Napoli ultras praise Gattuso, contempt for club
Napoli ultras released a statement declaring their love and appreciation for coach Gennaro Gattuso and his players, but ‘only contempt’ for the club directors. The final game of the season with Verona kicks off on Sunday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for a match preview. A win would be enough to guarantee […]
Probable line-ups: Napoli v Verona
Probable line-ups: Napoli v Verona
Napoli are expected to start Hirving Lozano, Tiemoue Bakayoko and Victor Osimhen in their decider with Hellas Verona. It kicks off on Sunday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for a match preview. A victory will be enough to guarantee a top four finish and qualification for the Champions League. Their fate is […]
Quagliarella marks 500th Serie A game
Quagliarella marks 500th Serie A game
Sampdoria veteran Fabio Quagliarella makes his 500th Serie A appearance this evening and so far has 176 goals. The 38-year-old is in the starting XI for tonight’s match against Parma at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris. It is the final round of the season, but also an historic occasion, as Quagliarella reaches his 500th top flight […]
Hysaj open to new Napoli deal
Hysaj open to new Napoli deal
Elseid Hysaj will be a free agent on June 30, but his agent admits he is open to extending with Napoli ‘if an offer is made.’ The Albania international’s deal is running down and he has been heavily linked with a free transfer to Milan, Roma or Lazio. “I haven’t heard from Napoli, so I […]
Milan could make Winter Champion history
Milan could make Winter Champion history
Milan could make history by becoming only the second team to miss out on the Serie A top three after being crowned Winter Champions. The Rossoneri go into the final round needing a victory away to Atalanta in order to guarantee a top four finish. If they don’t, then Juventus and Napoli could leapfrog them […]
Probable line-ups: Atalanta v Milan
Probable line-ups: Atalanta v Milan
Atalanta seem prepared to go all-out attack in their final game, with Robin Gosens recovering, but Milan are forced to use Rafael Leao upfront due to Ante Rebic’s injury. It kicks off on Sunday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for a match preview. The Rossoneri need a victory to be sure of […]
Probable line-ups: Bologna v Juventus
Probable line-ups: Bologna v Juventus
There seems to be just one doubt for Andrea Pirlo going into tomorrow’s must-win trip to Bologna, as Dejan Kulusevski should again partner Cristiano Ronaldo. It kicks off on Sunday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for a match preview. The Bianconeri know even a victory here might not be enough, as if […]
Pioli: ‘Time for final Milan push’
Pioli: ‘Time for final Milan push’
Stefano Pioli explains why Milan should believe in their Champions League ambitions against Atalanta, but Ante Rebic ‘is more out than in’ due to injury. It kicks off on Sunday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for a match preview. The Rossoneri had the chance to secure a top four finish by beating […]