It has been such a long time since my last post it seems rather appropriate to be writing about something other than English football. Recently the game on the continent has really grabbed my interest, even though I can only watch the odd game.Although Barcelona's exploits in La Liga have mesmerised me so much that they could captivate someone with no attention span, it is the Italian game that has so captured my imagination in recent weeks. Having honestly thought that Juventus might seriously challenge for the Scudetto this season (and maybe even win it) their fall from the upper echelons of the table has been spectacular to say the least. Even with Gigi Buffon back between the sticks, the Old Lady cannot seem to get back on the horse and is slowly falling further behind the pace-setters.
So now my allegiance has switched to Napoli. Their once-great side that was led by Diego Maradona in the late 1980s had to suffer the ignominy of relegation a few years ago but now, under Walter Mazzari, they have given the top of Serie A a welcome breath of fresh air with their presence alongside the two Milan giants. They face Milan in the San Siro next Monday in what should be a proverbial crackerjack of an encounter.
The rosso-neri toiled in midweek and lost to Spurs in a thrilling Champions League encounter. Napoli on the other hand, managed to draw with Villareal and even managed to give Liverpool a scare when they visited Anfield earlier this season. Milan were touted by some to run away with the Scudetto. I get the feeling that Napoli might show their hand on Monday night. The San Siro may be a tough place to go but I, for one, will most certainly be watching.
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