I didn't make it to Charlton today. Roma v Lazio is on, which is a small bonus.
It's 1-1 at HT. Lazio led against the run of play then Strootman dived for a penalty. He's really growing on me as someone to dislike, he's a very cynical player on the quiet.
De Rossi then scored a penalty as outrageous as Pirlo's panenka against England. It will be a really lively 2nd half.
Edit: 3-1 Lazio. It's been entertaining but not the highest quality. Roma have played like us against Millwall.
Atalanta v Juve was very entertaining, Milan v Roma was pretty boring until AC capitulated. Ancelotti will probably end up back at Milan, I'd really like to see that. Strong Milano sides are essential for a strong Serie A.
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Really hoping Napoli can win Serie A. They're definitely playing the most attractive football in Europe at the moment and it's even more satisfying to see them play it with players not purchased for £100 billion. What a coach Sarri is. I think he could turn Amdy Faye into CR.
Really hoping Napoli can win Serie A. They're definitely playing the most attractive football in Europe at the moment and it's even more satisfying to see them play it with players not purchased for £100 billion. What a coach Sarri is. I think he could turn Amdy Faye into CR.
Seen reports that Mertens somehow has a release clause of 28m, i'm shocked they agreed to put in a clause so low. That's the price of an average premier league defender these days. If it's true, then i can't believe there won't be a string of clubs trying to activate that in January.
Really hoping Napoli can win Serie A. They're definitely playing the most attractive football in Europe at the moment and it's even more satisfying to see them play it with players not purchased for £100 billion. What a coach Sarri is. I think he could turn Amdy Faye into CR.
Seen reports that Mertens somehow has a release clause of 28m, i'm shocked they agreed to put in a clause so low. That's the price of an average premier league defender these days. If it's true, then i can't believe there won't be a string of clubs trying to activate that in January.
Then that would have been the case in August too. De Laurentiis is a smart cookie, they sold Higuain for 90m and wanted 50 for Koulibally. I'd file that under tabloid nonsense.
I saw the end of Juve 1-2 Lazio, what a finale! Juve were denied a stonewall penalty in the 94th minute, under pressure the ref went to the VR and then reversed his decision.
Dybala then stepped up then with the last kick of the game put it in reach of the keeper and it was palmed away. I really like this VR idea, a point or two lost or won can make all the difference, and it certainly added to the drama here.
saw the second half of Roma v Napoli. Not so much of a thriller as predicted but still had drama. especially in the last 20 mins when Roma actually started to do something. hit the bar and post a couple of times but Napoli held on. 5 points clear now.
I saw the end of Juve 1-2 Lazio, what a finale! Juve were denied a stonewall penalty in the 94th minute, under pressure the ref went to the VR and then reversed his decision.
Dybala then stepped up then with the last kick of the game put it in reach of the keeper and it was palmed away. I really like this VR idea, a point or two lost or won can make all the difference, and it certainly added to the drama here.
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It's 1-1 at HT. Lazio led against the run of play then Strootman dived for a penalty. He's really growing on me as someone to dislike, he's a very cynical player on the quiet.
De Rossi then scored a penalty as outrageous as Pirlo's panenka against England. It will be a really lively 2nd half.
Edit: 3-1 Lazio. It's been entertaining but not the highest quality. Roma have played like us against Millwall.
This is the only derby I know of with results as one sided as Charlton v Millwall.
What a player he has been. What a career. But what I love most is the loyalty. Players nowadays just don't have that.
Donnarumma looks like he could turn out to be a class player too. He looks better than De Gea already and he's only 18.
I'm a little disappointed Napoli haven't improved their squad this summer. They need a little extra to truly challenge Juve.
Edit: 1-0 at HT, 3-1 Napoli after 59 minutes... Mertens scored a chip that Claus Jensen would be proud of.
I think this gives a better view of the goals ... (Forget Lukaku ... Mertens is the man
(In case you missed the advertising) Inter v Milan, Roma v Napoli and Juve v Napoli all in the next round of games.
Roma v Napoli
Inter v Milan
Some weekend that
Dybala then stepped up then with the last kick of the game put it in reach of the keeper and it was palmed away. I really like this VR idea, a point or two lost or won can make all the difference, and it certainly added to the drama here.
Roma v Napoli will be a corker as well. Like last season, boring and defensive Serie A is producing the most goals in Europe.