Napoli: Mertens as false nine?
Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri is considering deploying Dries Mertens as a direct replacement for Gonzalo Higuain, playing as a false nine. The Belgian saved the Partenopei from a humiliating first…
Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri is considering deploying Dries Mertens as a direct replacement for Gonzalo Higuain, playing as a false nine. The Belgian saved the Partenopei from a humiliating first…
Dries Mertens' spectacular condition of form could push a faded Lorenzo Insigne towards the Napoli bench. The Belgian replaced the Italian yesterday in a very traditional move for Coach Maurizio…
Dries Mertens came off the bench and completed a great comeback, albeit amid controversy, as Napoli clawed a 2-2 at Pescara. Click here for the full match report. Dries Mertens…
Arkadiusz Milik scored his debut goal for Napoli and provided an assist in an impressive 4-1 friendly victory away to Hertha Berlin. The Partenopei took a while to get going…
Axel Witsel’s agent confirmed talks with both Everton and the Partenopei. “He knows Napoli would be a step forward in his career.” The Belgium and Zenit midfielder takes to the…
Dries Mertens committed his future to Napoli and “I hope Thomas Meunier can come and play there with me.” The Belgium international spoke at a Press conference ahead of his…
Dries Mertens assured he’ll stay at Napoli and is confident “Gonzalo Higuain will also sign a new contract.” The Belgium international is expected to start on Monday evening as the…
Dries Mertens warned Belgium that Italy and Antonio Conte “are very strong tactically, especially in defence.” The two nations begin their Euro 2016 campaign on Monday evening in Lyon, sharing…
Belgium tested out their line-up for Monday’s Euro 2016 friendly with Italy, including Radja Nainggolan and Dries Mertens. The Red Devils begin their campaign against the Azzurri on Monday evening.…
Napoli winger Dries Mertens was unhappy with his bench role in Belgium’s draw with Finland and slammed “shameful” claims that he is an impact player. Mertens was brought on in…
Belgium have named their 23-man squad for Euro 2016, including Dries Mertens and Radja Nainggolan. The Red Devils are in the same group as Italy, Sweden and the Republic of…
Dries Mertens has accepted Napoli’s €2m contract offer and will sign it after Euro 2016. Mertens has been employed regularly by Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri, usually coming on as a…
Belgium, who face Italy at Euro 2016, came back from a goal down to beat Switzerland 2-1 in a friendly. The Red Devils confirmed their status as number one…
Reports in the UK suggest Southampton are preparing an offer for Napoli winger Dries Mertens. The Belgian international warned this weekend that he will leave if the Partenopei don’t offer…
Napoli are looking to extend Dries Mertens' contract until 2020, as they deny the player is looking to leave. The Belgian winger appeared to be on his way out after…
Dries Mertens warns he will “either renew the contract this summer or leave,” but expects great things from Napoli. The Belgium international spoke to Sport Wereld in his homeland and…
Napoli have Gonzalo Higuain back with Dries Mertens in their showdown for second place, while Roma choose a rapid trident attack. It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 14.00…
With Roma making a superb late comeback and several cracking goals scored it’s been an exciting midweek as Dave Taylor selects his top XI from Week 34. Eugenio Lamanna [Genoa]…
Dries Mertens is close to agreeing a new Napoli contract until 2020 after his hat-trick on Tuesday, say reports. The Belgium international took the match ball home after hitting three…
Dries Mertens enjoyed a hat-trick and a Manolo Gabbiadini brace as Napoli thumped Bologna 6-0. Click here for the full match report. Or see how it all unfolded on the…