Napoli vs Genoa - Highlights

Chelsea fans take note, Napoli are heading into the new year on fire with a 6-1 demolition of Genoa. Cavani struck twice, whilst Gargano and Zuniga scored belters from outside the box. Check out the highlights below.

Napoli unveil players the fun way!

Napoli have announced the signing of Gorkhan Inler on a permanent deal. It is believed Undinese reliquished their player for a sum of 12 million Euros.

However what has dominated the headlines is not the signing, but the way the signing was revealed.

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Edinson Cavani pledges his loyalty to Napoli

Napoli forward and Parlermo loanee Edinson Cavani has been in scintillating form this Serie A campaign. He has lead Napoli to possibly, qualification in the Champions League and sits second on the top scorers list just one goal behind Antonio Di Natale (26 goals).

His stunning performances have rightfully attracted the attention of big name clubs, including Chelsea, Juventus and just recently Real Madrid who are looking to add to their strikeforce, with the loan of Adebayor coming to an end. With uncertainty about his future arising Cavani did the work of his agent and quashed all rumours by pledging his loyalty to Napoli.

The forward was quick to say that he wanted to stay at the club and play for them in the Champions League next season. Napoli had been challenging Milan for the title, but a recent loss to the Rossoneri have all but ended their hopes. They face Parlermo this week, the club that Cavani may return to next year.

Italian Serie A January transfer window roundup

We take a look at the clubs looking to make a move for a player, and those looking to offload those not performing very well.


Ac Milan: Milan have already made a move and have successfully signed Antonio Cassano from Sampdoria on a free loan deal. However with a lengthy injury to Silva, Milan may just sign a centre back to help fill in the ranks. Van Bommel has been at the top of Milan's wish list.


Inter Milan: Once again Inter look to spend little on the market. Although the defending Italian Champions are also in the hunt for Van Bommel. Inter continue to cultivate their youth and alot of young buys may be on the cards including Luc from Feyenoord. An audacious comment about bringing Ac Milan's Pato to the otherside of Milan look to have gone astray.

Juventus: The Turin giants have a string of injuries to deal with this season. Especially upfront where only two of their 6 strikers are fit. Juventus have been linked with a host of big forwards including Suarez and Benzema. They have also been in the hunt for a right back and that looks to almost be complete with the club confirming that they are in talks with Barzagli of Wolfsburg. It also looks like Juve will be offloading some under performers including Amauri and maybe Grosso.

Roma: Roma have loaned Cincinho to Villarreal just recently and will look to replace the Brazillian. Vucinic has also been tipped to leave the club. With growing German interest the right sum of money could see him leave Rome. Julio Baptista has left Roma so they to may be looking for some fire power upfront. Fiorentina hitman Alberto Gilardino has been tipped as a possible replacement.

Napoli: Napoli are trying to cement their position in the Serie A top four. Although interest in their stars Hamsik and Lavezzi may just prevent them from doing this. Interest from Juventus in the Slovakian and Premier League interest in the Argentinian may just see a large sum of money arrive at Napoli this January.

Palermo: Javier Pastore has been valued at 80 million by his club, nevertheless interest from Chelsea, Real Madrid and Barcelona is still present. Pastore has guided Palermo to a strong league position. They are very keen on holding on to the young superstar.


There looks to be much movement in the Serie A this January and Play the Advantage will try and ensure that you hear about every move as it happens. If you are looking for news for smaller Italian clubs let us know and we will take a look deeper into the Transfer window.

News from La Liga in the coming days.

Italian Serie A Round 19 - Napoli vs Juventus - Preview

Napoli and Juventus are both coming off losses in the last round, to Inter and Parma respectively. Both teams however have performed fairly well in the Serie A this season both sitting the in the top five on the League table. Having not yet faced each other this season the clash is expected to be one of the best this week in Italy.

Juventus were comprehensively decimated against Parma midweek. Lead by a Giovinco double Parma recorded four goals agains the Bianconeri, something which has not been done this season. During the week Juventus managed to sign Luca Toni who has been included in the squad to play Napoli.

After the midweek loss to Inter Napoli will want to rebound. Leonardo revitalised Inter with his arrival and Napoli were to bear the full force of his arrival. Napoli will want to prove why they are sitting in third place on the Serie A and will hope to do so infront of their home fans

Napoli Team News: Napoli will go into the clash without any injury concerns. Juventus' defence will have to be weary of their three pronged attack lead by prolific goalscorer Cavani, who is backed up by Lavezzi and Hamsik.

Juventus Team News: Juventus have once again a season marred by injuries, including the most recent to star striker Quagliarella, who is now out for the season. Along with this Felipe Melo is banned for three games as a result of kicing a player in the face midweek. Luca Toni however joins the squad after his free transfer deal. Juventus will also be without Buffon, Rinaudo, Martinez and De Ceglie.

The game will prove to be a key match in terms of deciding the top four going into the second half of the season. Napoli will come out wanting to win and cement their position, and may just be too strong for a decimated Juventus side.

Match Prediction: Napoli 1 - Juventus 0

Italian Serie A Round 15 - Napoli vs Palermo

Napoli and Palermo are two of the most prmising teams in the Serie A. The talent in both these teams are good enough to match them with the likes of Inter, Juventus, Milan and Roma as was especially seen last season and at times this season. Currently sit fourth and fifth respectively, with the likes of Pastore leading the attack for Palermo and Cavani showing superior attacking quality upfront. The games promises to bring goals with both teams scoring in excess of 20 goals each this season.

Napoli Team News: Napoli will most likely play with Cavani as a lone striker with Lavezzi and Hamsik slotted in behind as support. Garganao and Pazienza are expected to hold up in the midfield.

Palermo Team News: Pastore will surely be the key in an attack comprising of Miccoli and Ilicic. After a good peformance last week Bovo will look to keep his form in tact by ensuring Palermo keep a clean sheet.

The games is by far the best game in the Serie A this week and it should be a nail biter. Highly reccomended that you watch

Match Prediction Napoli 2 - Palermo 3

What do you think? Comment with your prediction, those with correct predictions will have their chance to feature in the Italian blog next week.