by Dewa Nugraha on February 4, 2012
Another re-scheduling apparently happened again for Serie A match between As Roma against Inter Milan as after only being relocated from 20.45 kick off into 15.00 on Saturday, the Lega Serie A have to move the day into Sunday as well.
This situation arrived because the snow problem apparently still can’t be solved on Saturday despite having the match being pushed forward into an evening kick off, as at the moment the weather already showed some serious situation.
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by Dewa Nugraha on February 3, 2012
Thiago Motta’s departure from Inter Milan apparently leaves an interesting facts which was revealed by his agent, Alessandro Canovi, stating that there’s actually some conflict of interest going on regarding the player’s future before finally moving to Paris Saint-Germain.
Canovi hinted that the Nerazzurri’s management, lead by Massimo Moratti and Marco Branca are very eager to sell the player, while coach, Claudio Ranieri actually isn’t that keen in losing Motta, who has been an important figure for Inter until this season. Read more... (342 words, 1 image, estimated 1:22 mins reading time)
by Dewa Nugraha on February 3, 2012
Having already “lose” several matches in the past few weeks due to bad weather, Lega Serie A commissioner decided to make a change for some matches for this upcoming week in order to avoid another forced postponing.
The rescheduled games are, As Roma v Inter Milan, Cesena v Catania and Ac Milan v Napoli, who will now be played in the afternoon instead of their previous evening schedule, hoping that the cold weather won’t be troubling yet at an early hour. Read more... (300 words, 2 images, estimated 1:12 mins reading time)
by David on February 1, 2012
There is an interesting battle going on at Inter at the moment between the manager Claudio Ranieri and Inter’s best player Wesley Sneijder. And it is a battle that Sneijder cannot win.
Sneijder was taking off at half-time during Inter‘s defeat at Lecce last weekend and when asked about being substituted after the game by Sport1, Sneijder said:
“The coach’s decision. I’ll probably talk with him about it tomorrow.”
The problem for Sniejder is that he does not fit into Ranieri’s style of play. Asked about Sneijder, Ranieri said: Read more... (406 words, 1 image, estimated 1:37 mins reading time)
by David on February 1, 2012
Inter Milan were the busiest team on transfer deadline as they brought in three players and let two leave.
Inter signed both Fredy Guarin and Angelo Palombo to reinforce their midfield and also Juan to help out with their defence.
The additions of Guarin and Palombo allowed Inter to finally allow Thiago Motta to join Paris Saint-Germain for around €10m.
Inter coach Claudio Ranieri had said on Monday he had “no fear” that Motta would be departing the club he joined from Genoa in 2009.
However, Motta leaves Inter having made 83 appearances for the Nerazzurri, famously winning the treble in 2010. Read more... (277 words, 1 image, estimated 1:06 mins reading time)
by David on January 30, 2012
Wesley Sneijder says he wants an explanation from Claudio Ranieri as to why he was substituted at half-time during Inter’s defeat at Lecce this weekend.
When asked about his withdrawl after the game by Sport1, Sneijder said:
“The coach’s decision. I’ll probably talk with him about it tomorrow.”
Inter tactician Ranieri however, had a more logical explanation for his decision to replace Sniejder: Read more... (277 words, 1 image, estimated 1:06 mins reading time)
by Dewa Nugraha on January 30, 2012
Not many surprises arrives on week 20 in Serie A beside Inter Milan’s seven winning streak end in the hands of Lecce after Guillermo Giacomazzi netted the only goal that clinched the victory.
The Nerazzurri did actually put the ball in the net twice in the second half but all of those goals were correctly disallowed by the referee because of offside. Read more... (331 words, 2 images, estimated 1:19 mins reading time)
by Dewa Nugraha on January 29, 2012
Getting into the final days of January transfer window, Inter Milan reportedly are getting really busy as they’re currently looming on their plan to release Thiago Motta and search for his replacement immediately.
Reports revealed that at the moment the Nerazzurri are working on sealing former Juventus’ target, Freddy Guarin, as the potential new player to replace Motta, who is very keen on leaving if Claudio Ranieri’s team doesn’t want to extend the former Barcelona man’s contract as soon as possible. Read more... (294 words, 2 images, estimated 1:11 mins reading time)
by Dewa Nugraha on January 26, 2012
Napoli ended Inter Milan’s wonderful winning run in the Italian Cup thanks to two goals from Edinson Cavani, the result automatically puts the Partenopei advancing into the semi final where they’ll meet Siena.
The match also marked the return of the Southern Italian club’s Argentinian forward, Ezequiel Lavezzi, who has been out for quite sometime due to thigh injury, however he still hasn’t found his touches as just yet on the night. Read more... (434 words, 2 images, estimated 1:44 mins reading time)
by Dewa Nugraha on January 24, 2012
Despite recent denials from Inter Milan, their possibility of losing Thiago Motta to Paris Saint Germain this January is apparently pretty huge especially after the player himself isn’t having any issue in leaving Claudio Ranieri’s side.
According to the player’s agent, Alessandro Canovi, they are now waiting for the Nerazzurri’s approval over PSG’s offer and should the Italian giant agreed terms with the French outfit than the player will start negotiating about wages and contract. Read more... (420 words, 1 image, estimated 1:41 mins reading time)