Ciro Immobile says Lazio could dominate Italian football in the future

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Italy international Ciro Immobile believes Lazio are progressing in the right path and could compete at the top for many years to come. The Capital outfit have provided a strong challenge to Juventus for the league title this term and they were just one point behind the holders before the coronavirus shutdown.


Lazio will have the chance to win their maiden Scudetto since 2020 when the season resumesand Immobile is pleased to have made the decision to join the club in the first place, he told on Instagram Live: “I wanted the Biancocelesti at all costs, I was happy. I quickly felt great, I liked the team and manager. I came after Klose, but I didn’t commit the same error I made at Dortmund: Lewandowski left and I felt the responsibility, at Roma I preferred not to think about it. The relationship with Lotito? It’s great and respectful, like with Tare and Peruzzi. Lazio is destined to remain on the up-and-up for years to come.”
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Ciro Immobile pleased with Jurgen Klopp’s comments and has regrets

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Lazio striker Ciro Immobile has expressed his pleasure after his former manager Jurgen Klopp backed the Serie A outfit to win the Scudetto this season. The Capital side have recently jumped to the top of the league standings with a two-point advantage over Juventus but the Bianconeri have an extra game to play.


In a recent interview, Liverpool manager Klopp talked fondly about his former association with Immobile and backed Lazio to win the Serie A crown, he told Rai Sport: “I am cheering for Lazio to win the title. We have a former Liverpool player in the title race, that is Lucas Leiva. Ciro Immobile was also one of my players at Borussia Dortmund.”
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Lippi praises Antonio Conte’s style of management at Inter Milan

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Legendary Italian manager Marcello Lippi has been impressed with the way Antonio Conte has handled Inter Milan since the beginning of the season. The Nerazzurri have gone head-to-head with reigning champions Juventus since the campaign began and they are currently just one point adrift of Maurizio Sarri’s side.

As a result, they have earned plenty of praise from the fans and pundits alike and Lippi believes the Serie A title race could go down to the wire this season. He added that Conte has made the key difference at the Nerazzurri, who have been able to close the gap on the holders after a couple of fourth-place finishes in the league.

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Micah Richards believes Sergio Aguero will miss out on the Golden Boot

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Former Manchester City star Micah Richards believes Sergio Aguero will miss out on the Premier League Golden Boot this term due to the rotation made by Citizens boss Pep Guardiola. The Argentina international is currently the league’s top scorers with eight goals this term but there have already been a couple of instances where he has started off the bench.

Sacchi says Inter Milan should not be discouraged after Barcelona defeat

Legendary Italian manager Arrigo Sacchi has said that Inter Milan should not be discouraged after their Champions League defeat at the hands of Barcelona. The Nerazzurri surprised the Camp Nou faithful after they took a second minute lead through Lautaro Martinez and they managed to hold onto the advantage until the break.

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Gylfi Sigurdsson speaks positively about the signing of Italy international

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Everton playmaker Gylfi Sigurdsson has spoken positively about Moise Kean following his arrival from Juventus this summer. The Italy international became the Toffees’ fifth signing of the transfer window and he is widely expected to lead the line next season following his impressive breakthrough season with the Bianconeri last term.

Speaking on Everton TV, Sigurdsson hailed the qualities of the young marksman and said that he has the potential to become a top-notch player in the future, he said: “Moise Kean looks like a very good footballer with a lot of different qualities. He is still very young but he has shown his potential with Juventus and has an extremely bright future. It is good for the morale of the team when you see top players being brought in. It is good for competition and it is nice to bring in new players who are determined to make an impact.”

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Marco Verratti insists Paris Saint-Germain are already a great team

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Italy international Marco Verratti has said that Paris Saint-Germain are already a great team, though they have not been able to win the Champions League crown. The Parisian giants have dominated the league proceedings with big-money signings over the years but they have not been able to deliver success at the European stage.

In an interview with the club’s official website, Verratti said that the team must keep working harder next term and there are positives from the fact that manager Thomas Tuchel has penned a new contract extension. He added that the head coach is aware of the need to improve the squad further even if the team is in a great position at the moment.

“I think we have to keep working harder. It’s great the coach has signed an extension because he knows the club and what we have to improve. If we change everything the whole time, you have to start over from zero. Since I started here we have won a lot of silverware, despite a number of changes. But today, I think we need to continue to listen to the coach. He knows what we need to improve the team, even if I think we are already a great team,” he said.

Meanwhile, Verratti concluded the interview by stating the ambition of winning the Champions League and he is hopeful that the team can lift the European crown at the earliest possibility. Les Parisiens have been fancied to make at least the last four of the competition in the past two seasons but each time, they have come disappointed with exits at the round of 16 stage.

Les Parisiens are likely to spend on some recruits during this summer’s transfer window and the focus may particularly lie on the defence with Thiago Silva approaching the final stages of his career. Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt has been earmarked as one of the targets to bolster the heart of the backline.

Toni suggests Pep Guardiola wants to manage in Italy at some point

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Former Italy international and World Cup winner Luca Toni has said that Pep Guardiola has the ambition of managing a Serie A club at some point in the future. The Catalan tactician is currently on course to secure his second league title in three seasons at Manchester City, and he could create further history by guiding the club to a historic domestic treble.

Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, Toni suggested that his former Brescia teammate will arrive in Italy sooner or later, given he likes to take up different challenges. He added that the 48-year-old has previously told him about the prospect of managing in the Italian top-flight, where Roma and Juventus can be regarded as potential destinations.
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According to Rumors Guardiola will Give Football Coaching in Italy

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Luca Toni the former striker of Italy believes that in the coming year, Pep Guardiola will take the coaching responsibility of Juventus or Roma.  Toni said in an interview Guardiola has told him that he wanted to come back to the Series A.” During his playing career, Guardiola has played for Roma and has also been associated with Juventus job in-case Max Allegri leaves his post.

In between, Toni had played for both the clubs and he was the teammate of the boss of the Manchester City during his campaign of 2001-02 at Brescia. He said in an interview, “At some point in time, he will go to Italy.” He said Guardiola in a conversation told him that, “I love competition and challenges. Also, when he came to know that he’d been to Manchester City the following season, he showed his desire to come back to Serie A as a Coach.
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Lorenzo Insigne’s father responds to Manchester United speculation

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The father of Lorenzo Insigne has indicated that the attacker has no plans of leaving Napoli for another European outfit in the near future. The Italy international has been the standout performer for the Naples outfit over the past few seasons but this has not helped them close the gap on Juventus for the Serie A crown.

As such, there has been speculation that Insigne may eventually part ways with the club with Manchester United linked but his father does not believe the gossip, he said: “Lorenzo is doing very well in Naples and does not intend to go anywhere else. The captain’s armband is a source of great pride for him and for our entire family.
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Fabio Quagliarella Recalled Back to the National Team for Euro 2020 Qualifiers

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Sam pdoria striker Fabio Quagliarella has been a player reborn in the last few months, as he has been scoring goals for fun. Interestingly, the striker is at the tail end of his career at 36 years of age. The incredible form shown by the forward in the 2018-19 Italian Serie A campaign has not only seen him go toe-to-toe with Cristiano Ronaldo for the Golden Boot title but it has also resulted in the striker being an impressive choice for the Italian national team ahead of Euro 2020 qualifiers. Italy have two major qualifying matches coming up in March and Roberto Mancini has decided to includeQuagliarella much to the surprise of fans.

This marks a return to international football for the 36-year-old after almost a decade. He was last seen with the Italian national team back in 2010 and this can provide a very short spell with the national team for the striker, as he only featured for three years since making his debut in 2007. The forward made only 25 appearances for the national team with a return of seven goals. The striker has been well travelled throughout his career and he has represented clubs like Sam pdoria, Udinese, Napoli, Juventus, and Torino. However, he has been making his name only in his second spell with Sampdoria.
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