Strong Napoli squad for Chievo
There are no injury concerns for Napoli as Coach Maurizio Sarri names a 23-man squad to face Chievo. The Partenopei drew a blank in Wednesday’s goalless draw with Genoa, losing…
Novellino praises Sarri
Former Napoli Coach Walter Novellino has heaped praise on current boss Maurizio Sarri, labelling him as the most important man at the club. The 57-year-old joined the Partenopei from Empoli…
Higuain praises Sarri
Gonzalo Higuain has thanked Maurizio Sarri for developing him at Napoli and also apologised for not speaking to him before joining Juventus. The Partenopei Coach has expressed his disappointment that…
‘Ibra would join Napoli but…’
Mino Raiola claims his client Zlatan Ibrahimovic “wanted to end his career at Napoli” but not with Aurelio De Laurentiis. The agent represents Partenopei man Omar El Kaddouri, and spoke…
Ferrero: ‘Sarri, stop the excuses’
Sampdoria President Massimo Ferrero hits out at Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri - “he’s a disappointment.” The Partenopei boss stated after the draw with Genoa that the Marassi pitch “made it…
Preziosi: ‘Roma or Napoli for Scudetto’
Genoa President Enrico Preziosi sees Napoli and Roma as Scudetto favourites but “Juventus are out of the fight.” The Grifone held the Partenopei to a draw at Marassi yesterday, but…
‘Benitez didn’t want Higuain’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis reveals Rafa Benitez wanted Leandro Damiao instead of Gonzalo Higuain. The Argentinian striker joined the Partenopei from Real Madrid, and has gone on to score…
De Laurentiis: ‘I told Sarri to change’
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis claims he told Coach Maurizio Sarri to switch to a 4-3-3. The Partenopei have won their last five Serie A games playing with a trident,…
Hamsik: ‘Don’t write off Juventus’
Napoli captain Marek Hamsik isn’t counting Juventus out of the Scudetto race, and admits “we’re having fun.” The Bianconeri lost their fourth match in 10 Serie A games last night,…
Napoli make Rugani offer?
Reports suggest Napoli have made an official loan offer for Juventus defender Daniele Rugani. The centre-back returned to the Bianconeri this summer, having been co-owned by the Turin giants and…
Napoli to rest Insigne
Napoli are unlikely to risk Lorenzo Insigne when Palermo visit San Paolo tonight. The attacker took a knock to his knee in the win over Chievo on Sunday, with the…
Zuniga to be disciplined by Napoli
Juan Camilo Zuniga is facing disciplinary action, after criticising Napoli in an interview. The Colombian told El Tiempo that he wasn’t being picked due to a decision by the club,…
Zuniga: ‘Sarri not allowed to play me’
Camilo Zuniga hits out at Napoli after being frozen-out - “it’s a choice by the club and not the Coach.” The Colombian international has played just 13 Serie A matches…
Sarri: ‘Palermo are dangerous’
Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri warns Palermo are “dangerous”, and plays down Scudetto talk. The Partenopei have won five of their last six Serie A games, and welcome the Sicilian side…
‘Napoli want to impress Sarri’
Marek Hamsik reveals the secret of Napoli’s success - “each of us tries to meet the expectations of the Coach.” The Partnenopei climbed to second in Serie A with last…
Lippi: ‘Every team has struggled’
Marcello Lippi struggles to name a Scudetto winner - “they’ve all had problems.” Just two points separate top-of-the-table Roma from fifth-place Inter, while four-time champions Juventus are in the bottom…
‘Jorginho should shoot more’
The agent of Napoli's Jorginho urges the midfielder to “try to get a goal” more often. The Brazilian was criticised for his performances last season, but is now thriving at…
De Laurentiis: ‘Thank you Sarri’
Aurelio De Laurentiis thanks Coach Maurizio Sarri, and says Napoli are “a symbol of good management.” The Partenopei President spoke to Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli about the season so far,…
Higuain: ‘Napoli can win Europa League’
Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain is targeting trophies this year - “we can win the Europa League.” The Partenopei are on a four-match winning streak in all competitions, and sit just…