Tag: Napoli

EMPOLI, ITALY - APRIL 03: Carlo Ancelotti manager of SSC Napoli reacts during the Serie A match between Empoli and SSC Napoli at Stadio Carlo Castellani on April 3, 2019 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Carlo Ancelotti: We will attack Arsenal immediately

Carlo Ancelotti has insisted that the Napoli squad are united ahead of their Europa League quarter-final second leg against Arsenal, and they plan to attack from the beginning.
HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09: Denis Suárez of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Arsenal FC at John Smith's Stadium on February 09, 2019 in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Agent admits Napoli are interested in signing Denis Suarez

Denis Suarez's agent has admitted that the player is indeed injured and that Napoli are interested in signing him.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Unai Emery reacts during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 10, 2019. (Photo by Ian KINGTON / IKIMAGES / AFP / Getty Images)

Unai Emery to make 6 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Napoli

Arsenal will take a 2-0 lead to Italy to face Napoli in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final on Thursday night.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 11: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal shoots and scores his teams second goal during the UEFA Europa League Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal and S.S.C. Napoli at Emirates Stadium on April 11, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Unai Emery: I think Lucas Torreira can be ready for Thursday physically

Unai Emery thinks Lucas Torreira will be available to face Napoli on Thursday, despite coming off at half-time with a minor injury in Monday night's victory over Watford.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 191: A real test of cojones

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and former sports radio partner in crime Jonny Wright (@xymyorkrapper) talk about the first...
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 27: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on February 27, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Napoli tried to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang twice but couldn’t afford his wages

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s former agent, Oscar Damiani, has revealed that his then-client was close to a move to Napoli twice but the Italians couldn’t afford his wages.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 11: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal and S.S.C. Napoli at Emirates Stadium on April 11, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

He was simply unplayable: Arsenal player ratings as they destroy Napoli

Arsenal ran out 2-0 winners against Napoli in the Europa League quarter-final first leg on Thursday night but they should have scored a lot more and killed the tie in this first leg.

Arsenal v Napoli: Live blog

Live blog: UEFA Europa League, quater final first leg - Arsenal v Napoli, 8pm (UK), Emirates Stadium, London.
France's defender Bacary Sagna arrives at the French national football team training base in Clairefontaine near Paris, on March 20, 2017, as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming World Cup 2018 qualifiers. Picture: FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images

Bacary Sagna: Arsenal are my favourite team, they will beat Napoli

Ahead of Arsenal's game against Napoli, former Gunner Bacary Sagna has been talking about the game as well as his affection for the club he left in 2014.
Real Madrid's Italian head coach Carlo Ancelotti (R) and Sevilla's coach Unai Emery (L) gesture during the Spanish league football match Real Madrid CF vs Sevilla FC at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on February 4, 2015. AFP PHOTO/ DANI POZO

Napoli to exploit lack of defensive pace: Arsenal and Napoli predicted lineups

Arsenal v Napoli is almost upon us so let's take a look at how the two sides could line up.
PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 24: David Ospina of Napoli celebrates his sides second goal during the Group C match of the UEFA Champions League between Paris Saint-Germain and SSC Napoli at Parc des Princes on October 24, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Great news for Arsenal as David Ospina declared fit for Napoli

David Ospina is back in training and hopes to face Arsenal in the Europa League according to his father, Hernan, in news that will warm the hearts of Arsenal fans everywhere.
Napoli's Italian forward Lorenzo Insigne celebrates after scoring an equalizer during the Italian Serie A football match Sassuolo vs Napoli on March 10, 2019 at the Mapei Stadium-Citta del Tricolore in Reggio Emilia. (Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP)

Bad news for Arsenal ahead of Napoli game

Napoli are set to welcome Lorenzo Insigne back into their squad for their Europa League tie with Arsenal that kicks off this Thursday.
Napoli's fans wave a giant flag showing former Argentinian soccer star Diego Maradona prior the UEFA Champions League group F football match between SSC Napoli and Arsenal FC at the San Paolo Stadium in Naples on December 11, 2013. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP)

No other choice: Arsenal predicted XI v Napoli

Arsenal’s first leg Europa League quarter-final against Napoli is almost upon us so it’s time to try and work out who will start the game at Ashburton Grove on Thursday night.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 190: Can we avoid the blues again?

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew returns in (imagined) triumph, just in time to discuss capitulation at Goodison with an...
Napoli's Italian forward Lorenzo Insigne celebrates after scoring an equalizer during the Italian Serie A football match Sassuolo vs Napoli on March 10, 2019 at the Mapei Stadium-Citta del Tricolore in Reggio Emilia. (Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP)

Massive boost for Napoli ahead of Arsenal game

Napoli are set to welcome Lorenzo Insigne back into their squad for their Europa League tie with Arsenal that kicks off this Thursday.
Napoli's fans wave a giant flag showing former Argentinian soccer star Diego Maradona prior the UEFA Champions League group F football match between SSC Napoli and Arsenal FC at the San Paolo Stadium in Naples on December 11, 2013. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP)

Carlo Ancelotti calls for Napoli improvement ahead of Arsenal after weekend disappointment

Carlo Ancelotti has called on his Napoli side to up their game ahead of their match against Arsenal after they drew 1-1 at home with Genoa on Sunday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Laurent Koscielny of Arsenal celebrates scoring his side's third goalwith Granit Xhaka during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on January 20, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Unai Emery delivers double blow for Arsenal ahead of Napoli game

Arsenal will face Napoli on Thursday night without Granit Xhaka or Laurent Koscielny after Unai Emery gave updates on the fitness of the two players.
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Robert Pires Arsenal contacted Carlo Ancelotti to replace Arsene Wenger

Robert Pires has admitted Arsenal contacted Carlo Ancelotti before they ultimately hired Unai Emery, and the Italian is a manager Pires would have liked to play for.
EMPOLI, ITALY - JANUARY 16: Ismael Bennacer of Empoli FC looks on during training session on January 16, 2019 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Former Gunner Ismael Bennacer stars in win over Napoli: Arsenal have purchase clause

21-year-old Ismael Bennacer was one of the stars of the show as Empoli defeated Napoli on Wednesday, and the former Gunner could yet end up back with Arsenal.
PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 24: David Ospina of Napoli celebrates his sides second goal during the Group C match of the UEFA Champions League between Paris Saint-Germain and SSC Napoli at Parc des Princes on October 24, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

David Ospina wants Napoli move even if not first choice says father

David Ospina’s father has said that the player still wants to sign for Napoli even if he won’t be first choice at the club.
Napoli's forward from Italy Lorenzo Insigne reacts during the Italian Serie A football match Napoli vs Atalanta on February 25, 2017 at San Paolo stadium in Naples. / AFP / ALBERTO PIZZOLI (Photo credit should read ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP/Getty Images)

Napoli’s Lorenzo Insigne suffers injury setback: Could miss Arsenal clash

Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne has suffered a setback in his recovery from injury, which could now put his participation in Arsenal's Europa League quarter-final clash in doubt.
Kalidou Koulibaly (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Carlo Ancelotti: Kalidou Koulibaly will not leave this summer

Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti has insisted that star centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly is not going to leave the club this summer, despite links to Arsenal and Manchester United, among others.

Arsenal DID try to buy Malcuit from Napoli in January says agent

Arsenal DID make a move to try and sign Kevin Malcuit from Napoli in January.
Napoli's Colombian goalkeeper David Ospina (L) resumes playing after being injured during the Italian Serie A football match Napoli vs Udinese at the San Paolo stadium in Naples. (Photo by Carlo Hermann / AFP)

David Ospina treatment criticised

The treatment of David Ospina in Napoli that resulted in the goalkeeper collapsing and having to spend time in hospital has been criticised by a leading brain charity.
Dries Mertens

Dries Mertens: We’ve grown so much since we last faced Arsenal – we have...

Dries Mertens expects a tough tie against Arsenal in the Europa League quarter-final, but he thinks his team have to be confident going into the game.
PARMA, ITALY - FEBRUARY 24: Carlo Ancelotti head coach of SSC Napoli looks on during the Serie A match between Parma Calcio and SSC Napoli at Stadio Ennio Tardini on February 24, 2019 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Carlo Ancelotti: Arsenal a ‘difficult but very fascinating challenge’

Carlo Ancelotti has called Napoli's quarter-final against Arsenal in the Europa League a 'difficult but very fascinating challenge'.
The Europa League trophy is displayed ahead of the competition's quarter-finals draw, on March 15, 2019 in Nyon. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reacts to Napoli draw: Let’s go!

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang can't wait to face his friends in the Europa League quarter-final after Arsenal were drawn against Napoli.
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Napoli suffer triple injury blow but all three could still return for Arsenal

Napoli's Lorenzo Insigne, Vlad Chiriches and Amadou Diawara have all suffered injury blows ahead of the international break, but they're likely to return in time to face Arsenal.
PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 24: David Ospina of Napoli celebrates his sides second goal during the Group C match of the UEFA Champions League between Paris Saint-Germain and SSC Napoli at Parc des Princes on October 24, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

UEFA rules won’t stop David Ospina facing Arsenal with Napoli

UEFA rules will allow David Ospina to play for Napoli against Arsenal in their Europa League quarter-final clash, but whether he will is another matter.
VALENCIA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 04: Pablo Fornals of Malaga CF celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the La Liga match between Valencia CF and Malaga CF at Mestalla stadium on December 4, 2016 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Napoli challenge Arsenal for Pablo Fornals: Offer made – waiting for his approval

Napoli want to sign Pablo Fornals this summer, but they're in competition with Arsenal for the player's signature and the midfielder is yet to give his approval to a move.

Deal all but agreed for David Ospina to join Napoli for €4m

Napoli are close to signing David Ospina on a permanent basis, with a €4m deal all but agreed for the summer, according to reports in Italy.

David Ospina’s father: It’s wonderful news that Napoli plan to sign my son permanently

David Ospina's father Hernan says it's 'wonderful news' that Napoli plan to sign his son permanently, after recent comments from manager Carlo Ancelotti on the issue.
PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 24: David Ospina of Napoli celebrates his sides second goal during the Group C match of the UEFA Champions League between Paris Saint-Germain and SSC Napoli at Parc des Princes on October 24, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Napoli make Ospina decision ‘regardless’ of appearances, Arsenal will get another €4m

Napoli appear to have changed their mind again and are now going to keep David Ospina at the end of the season.
PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 24: David Ospina of Napoli celebrates his sides second goal during the Group C match of the UEFA Champions League between Paris Saint-Germain and SSC Napoli at Parc des Princes on October 24, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Ospina: I knew this might happen

Arsenal could find themselves still in charge of one David Ospina when the season ends as Napoli look to get out of their obligation to buy the player.

David Ospina loses number 1 spot at Napoli despite good form

David Ospina has lost the number one spot at Napoli to Alex Meret in the last couple of months, despite the Colombian showing good form when he is in the team.

Arsenal hold up Napoli deal for Bennacer

Napoli are still waiting for Arsenal's approval so they can sign Ismael Bennacer from Empoli.
EMPOLI, ITALY - JANUARY 09: Ismael Bennacer of Empoli FC during training session on January 9, 2019 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Empoli president confirms Ismael Bennacer ‘destined’ for summer exit: Arsenal would benefit

Empoli president Fabrizio Corsi has spoken out over the rumours surrounding former Gunner Ismael Bennacer and the transfer links to Napoli.
EMPOLI, ITALY - JANUARY 09: Ismael Bennacer of Empoli FC during training session on January 9, 2019 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Arsenal reject offer to buy Bennacer, will receive £3.6m instead

Arsenal have turned down the chance to re-sign Ismael Bennacer and will, instead, pick up 30% of his fee.
PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 24: David Ospina of Napoli celebrates his sides second goal during the Group C match of the UEFA Champions League between Paris Saint-Germain and SSC Napoli at Parc des Princes on October 24, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

David Ospina returns to the Napoli starting lineup and impresses

David Ospina returned to the Napoli starting lineup over the weekend, after a few league games on the bench, and he impressed the media keeping a clean sheet against AC Milan.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: David Ospina of Arsenal celebrates after Hector Bellerin of Arsenal scored the 3rd arsenal goal during the UEFA Europa League group H match between Arsenal FC and 1. FC Koeln at Emirates Stadium on September 14, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Ospina’s father: We hope to complete move to Napoli

David Ospina's father has confirmed that the player wants to sign for Napoli on a permanent deal after his loan with the Italians concludes.