Akhil Fisher, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Nemanja Radonjic: “I Did Everything to Come to Torino”

October 27, 2022 Akhil Fisher Serie A, Torino

Torino forward Nemanja Radonjic joined the club the past summer on a one-year loan deal from Olympique de Marseille, and is loving every minute at the Stadio Olimpico in the northwest of Italy.

Lazio president Claudio Lotito reflected on his long tenure at the helm of the club and the upcoming transfer market window.

Lazio President Lotito Speaks Winter Transfer Plans, Praises Cancellieri

October 27, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lazio president Claudio Lotito has indicated that he aims to target the transfer market once again in the winter. He spoke in an exclusive interview on the eve of the encounter against FC Midtjylland at home, about a plethora of topics.

Roma had a very defensive game plan against Napoli, which did slow down the opponents but also severely hindered them offensively.

Mourinho Speaks Ahead of First Visit to Finland to Play HJK

October 27, 2022 Akhil Fisher Europa League, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

Jose Mourinho has shared his thoughts on Roma’s crucial UEFA Europa League encounter against HJK Helsinki in Finland, as the Special One steps foot inside the Scandinavian country for the first time as a manager.

Roma are poised to win the race to onboard Ola Solbakken after a tipsy-turvy duel with Napoli, which appeared to be in the lead in previous months.

Roma Expected to Announce Solbakken Arrival Post World Cup

October 26, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Bodo-Glimt attacker Ola Solbakken is close to joining Roma in the winter, as per latest reports from Corriere dello Sport, having been followed by the capital club last summer.

Mourinho celebrates his iconic achievement by inking a tattoo – the Champions League trophy sandwiched between Europa League and Conference League cups.

Roma Director Pinto Praises Mourinho: “He is a Romanista”

October 26, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

Jose Mourinho has been under the spotlight for Roma’s recent loss despite saying he was proud of his players. However, sporting director Tiago Pinto is not too concerned.

A disappointing Milan side rued wasted chances as they were not able to overcome Bologna at the San Siro in the Serie A Monday night game

Giroud Praises Dinamo Shotstopper: “We Could Have Scored 7-8 Goals”

October 26, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Champions League, Italian Football, Serie A

Veteran Milan marksman Olivier Giroud believes the Rossoneri could have easily scored three-four more goals in their 4-0 victory over Dinamo Zagreb, if not for the presence of Zagreb goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic.

Stefano Pioli highlighted the challenges presented by the Salernitana game: “There are more variable than usual due to their coaching change."

Pioli Not Thinking About UCL Qualification for Milan Just Yet

October 26, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Champions League, Italian Football, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

Milan cruised to a 4-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb to head closer to the UEFA Champions League knockout stage, just a point away from qualification. But they play Torino next, before looking to qualify against RB Salzburg in the last matchday.

After missing the past two games, including the Derby with Milan, Romelu Lukaku will have to sit out a few more to recover from a thigh injury.

Belgium Team Doctor Worried for Returning Lukaku Ahead of World Cup

October 25, 2022 Akhil Fisher Belgium, Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Romelu Lukaku returns back into playing ways when Inter host Viktoria Plzen at the Giuseppe Meazza in the fifth round of the UEFA Champions League group stages. The Belgian was ruled out for six weeks with a thigh injury, missing …

Milan Skriniar ultimately stayed at Inter despite the rumors of a January transfer to PSG. He didn’t play in the Coppa Italia tilt versus Atalanta.

Inter Expect Skriniar to Stay Despite Lingering Interest from PSG

October 25, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Paris Saint Germain, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan Skriniar had been in the crosshairs of Paris Saint-Germain for much of the previous summer, but the move never materialized given the polar demands of both PSG and Inter.

Juve Coach Allegri Anticipates Tough Match Against ‘Excellent’ Benfica

October 25, 2022 Akhil Fisher Benfica, Champions League, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

Juventus coach Max Allegri, who has been in the limelight the club's poor start to the season, has a solid plan for ousting Portuguese giants Benfica away at the Estado da Luz in order to avoid elimination from the UCL group stages.

Lazio Icon Beppe Signori Backs Sarri to Shine with His Ideas

October 25, 2022 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lazio icon Beppe Signori, who starred for the club between 1992 and 1998, believes the Biancocelesti are on the right path following their 2-0 win over Atalanta at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo.

Dejan Stankovic has managed to register his first victory as a coach in Serie A, as his Sampdoria outfit came away 1-0 winners at newly-promoted Cremonese.

Sampdoria Coach Stankovic Elated with First Serie A Win

October 25, 2022 Akhil Fisher Cremonese, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Sampdoria, Serie A

Serbia legend Dejan Stankovic has managed to register his first victory as a coach in Serie A, as his Sampdoria outfit came away 1-0 winners at newly-promoted Cremonese on Monday evening.

Author: Akhil Fisher