Raspadori Owes Rapid Development to Mancini and Napoli
Napoli striker Giacomo Raspadori has hailed Italy manager Roberto Mancini as the person who inculcated awareness and mental agility to help guide him to the top.
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Italy Confirm 23-Man List for UEFA Nations League Finals
Italy will face Spain in the second semi-final in Enschede on June 15, before playing either hosts Netherlands or Croatia in the third place/final three days later.
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Napoli Unwilling to Budge from Strict Salary Policy
Napoli will double down on the strategy that allowed them to cut costs but still strengthen the last team last summer. A few players are up for extensions, but the Partenopei have set a €3.5M per year cap on salaries. They will make only one or two exceptions.
VAR Strikes Again: Three Talking Points as Napoli Beat Juventus
Napoli completed only their fourth top-flight double over Juventus as Giacomo Raspadori's last-gasp winner took them to a 1-0 triumph in Turin. Controversial VAR calls highlighted Sunday's mouth-watering fixture at the Allianz Stadium as the Partenopei moved ever closer to ending a 33-year Scudetto wait.
Napoli Test Unusual Solutions amid Attacking Emergency
Victor Osimhen hasn't been called up for Wednesday's clash with Milan. Giovanni Simeone will sit multiple fixtures. Giacomo Raspadori will be available, but he's not in tip-top shape. Luciano Spalletti has tested a couple of alternatives in case the Italian striker was unable to start.
Osimhen to Miss Milan Clash and More Due to Injury
The first of three games between Napoli and Milan won’t have one of its most anticipated protagonists. The Partenopei announced that Victor Osimhen suffered a thigh injury while playing with Nigeria and will be re-evaluated next week. The striker is dealing with a right adductor muscular distraction.
Mancini Talks Zaniolo, Gnonto, and Upcoming Challenges
Italy will be back on the pitch in late March, as they will face England in a Euro 2024 qualifying match. Mancini took stock of recent events and looked ahead in an interview: "Our goal isn’t just to win the Nations League in June but to do our best in all competitions."
Napoli Boss Spalletti Heaps Praise on Kvaratskhelia and Raspadori
Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti has waxed lyrical about his standout performer Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and heaped praise on Giacomo Raspadori. With a long-awaited Serie A return in the wake of the Qatar World Cup approaching rapidly, the Partenopei manager has looked back at some of his high-performing individuals.
Napoli vs Sassuolo Preview and Lineups – Serie A Round 12
Saturday's Serie A action gets underway at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona as high-flying Napoli and mid-table Sassuolo lock horns in a handsomely-looking match-up. Enthusiasm is at an all-time high in Naples these days in the midst of the Partenopei's longest-ever winning run across all competitions.
Mancini Heaps Praise on Napoli, Laments Lack of Options
Italy coach Roberto Mancini attended Il Gran Galà del Calcio, which assigned the awards for the past Serie A season, and commented on the national team and the current campaign: "The championship has been nice, but there are fewer and fewer Italians. Only the usual ones are getting regular minutes."
Napoli Keeping a Keen Eye on Latest Santos Revelation
Napoli have signed two strikers in the summer, but they continue to monitor the transfer market and have received rave reviews on Santos starlet Marcos Leonardo from their scouting department. The Azzurri are keeping close tabs on the youngster in case they decide to sell Victor Osimhen in the near future.
Marco Rossi on Raspadori: The Future of Napoli and National Team
Italian and Napoli striker Giacomo Raspadori has done well this season, with Hungarian National Team Coach Marco Rossi weighing in on the player.