Mertens: ‘Napoli had chance to win’
Dries Mertens thinks Napoli fumbled an opportunity for victory in their 3-3 draw at Fiorentina. “It’s a pity.” The Belgian found the net for his eighth goal in three Serie…
Dries Mertens thinks Napoli fumbled an opportunity for victory in their 3-3 draw at Fiorentina. “It’s a pity.” The Belgian found the net for his eighth goal in three Serie…
Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik admits Juventus are favourites but “the title race is still open”. The Partenopei were the Bianconeri’s closest challengers last season, but are already nine points behind…
Dries Mertens has confirmed that a new Napoli contract is in the pipeline and joked he “will add a few zeros on after my last performance”. Mertens has scored seven…
Napoli are reportedly hopeful of agreeing a new contract with man-of-the-moment Dries Mertens by the beginning of February. According to Sport Mediaset, Napoli are ready to capitalise on Mertens’ present…
Following the victory over Roma, Juventus go seven points ahead of the chasing pack as Dave Taylor selects his best XI from Week 17. Samir Handanovic [Inter] If not for…
Maurizio Sarri hailed “extraordinary” Dries Mertens after four goals to beat Torino 5-3, but still wasn’t happy with Napoli defending. The little Belgian has truly become a False 9 with…
Dries Mertens smiled at suggestions his incredible fourth goal for Napoli against Torino was like Diego Armando Maradona. “I’ve got a way to go…” The little Belgian has been on…
Dries Mertens scored four goals – including an outrageous chip – as Napoli demolished Torino 5-3 and leapt into third place. Click here for the full match report. And see…
Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik assures his knee feels “really good” and he’ll return “for January-February”. The Polish forward ruptured his cruciate ligament while on international duty in October, depriving the…
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez believes that playing in Serie A helps his players to 'grow and mature'. The former Everton Coach also discussed the recent good form of Napoli's Dries…
Dries Mertens has been included in UEFA’s Champions League Fantasy Team of the group stage alongside Leo Messi and Edinson Cavani. The XI was put together by calculating the most…
Following an extended weekend of football where Juventus reasserted herself, Dave Taylor selects his best XI from Week 16. Christian Puggioni [Sampdoria] Lazio would have scored several more if not…
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis believes the Champions League draw with Real Madrid 'will be historic.' The 67-year-old also revealed that Coach Maurizio Sarri had predicted that the Partenopei would…
Maurizio Sarri is confident Dries Mertens can deliver the goods for Napoli “regardless of his role” after a hat-trick in Cagliari. The Partenopei matched their all-time Serie A record with…
Hat-trick hero Dries Mertens insists Napoli haven’t changed performances, “we just learned from our mistakes.” The little Belgian contributed three goals to a 5-0 victory away to Cagliari. “We tended…
Dries Mertens celebrated a hat-trick along with Marek Hamsik and Piotr Zielinski as Napoli ran riot with a 5-0 demolition of Cagliari. Click here for the full match report. Or…
Dries Mertens claims he’d have been “just as happy” on the bench as Napoli beat Benfica 2-1 to reach the Champions League knockouts. The little Belgian came on for Manolo…
Dries Mertens assisted Jose Callejon and scored the other as Napoli conquered Benfica 2-1 to win the Champions League group. See how the evening unfolded on the Liveblog. Dries Mertens…
Maurizio Sarri assures Napoli “will do everything” to qualify for the Champions League Last 16 because “we feel we deserve it”. The Partenopei will qualify with a draw at Benfica…
Maurizio Sarri insisted Napoli’s performance with Dynamo Kiev was “not worthy of jeers,” but above all influenced by Benfica’s 3-3 draw at Besiktas. The Partenopei are still top of Group…