Akhil Fisher, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Arkadiusz Milik will miss time due to a thigh injury he suffered in the Monza game. The Polish striker was diagnosed with a medium grade thigh strain.

Milik: “Juventus Had Been Following Me Since I Was in Napoli”

October 24, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Marseille, Serie A, Transfer Market

Polish striker Arkadiusz Milik is happy to be wearing the Juventus shirt, as he stated in an interview with L’Equipe, as he also took stock of the tactical differences between Serie A and Ligue 1.

Benfica Shotstopper Confident of Eliminating Juve from UCL

October 24, 2022 Akhil Fisher Benfica, Champions League, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

Benfica goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos is confident his club can stage an upset in the UEFA Champions League by eliminating Juventus from the group stages, as they arrive into the match in a do-or-die situation.

Napoli director Cristiano Giuntoli spilled the beans on how the Khvicha Kvaratskhelia deal came to be over multiple windows.

Kvaratskhelia Senior Praises His Son’s Development at Napoli

October 24, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Georgian wonderkid Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been absolutely instrumental in propelling Napoli to the top of Serie A standings, and his father feels surreal regarding is son's ascendancy.

Juventus need to trim the squad and get rid of multiple excess players. If they succeeded, the numerous departures could bankroll further reinforcements on top of the rumored ones.

Chelsea Interested in Swap Deal for Juventus Ace Rabiot

October 24, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Chelsea are interested in a swap deal for Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot,, who looks revitalized this season, emerging from his shadow to put in some commendable performances for the Bianconeri.

José Mourinho touched on the Roma plans for the transfer market from Japan, stating that they are no longer capable of replicating deals as sizeable as Tammy Abraham's one.

Mourinho Proud of Roma Players Despite Napoli Defeat

October 24, 2022 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A

Roma succumbed to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Napoli at the Stadio Olimpico, failing to jump into the top-four. And Jose Mourinho shed his thoughts on the tough defeat that leaves the Giallorossi reeling in fifth position.

Franck Ribery is rumored to have played his last game. He last featured in mid-August against Roma and missed all the other contests due to a knee injury.

Bayern Icon Ribery Bids Adieu: “The Ball Stops, Not the Feelings Inside Me”

October 21, 2022 Akhil Fisher Bayern Munich, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Salernitana, Serie A

It had been anticipated for a few months now and the news is finally official. French football icon Franck Ribery has decided to hang up his boots having spent more than 20 years in top-flight football.

Raffaele Palladino has been promoted from the youth team to be the next permanent Monza coach, as CEO Adriano Galliani explained in a presser.

Monza Coach Palladino Previews ‘Romantic’ Match Against Milan

October 21, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Italian Football, Monza, Serie A

Top-flight newcomers Monza visit Italian champions Milan at the San Siro on Saturday evening and coach Raffaele Palladino believes it will be a ‘romantic’ match, given the history of Monza patrons Silvio Berlusconi and Adriano Galliani with the Rossoneri.

Former Milan mainstay Zvonimir Boban, who currently works as UEFA’s Chief of Football, has offered Mourinho a piece of tactical advice for his Roma team.

Ex-Milan Chief Boban Believes the Champions Could Do Better

October 21, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Ex-Milan attacking midfielder and Chief Football Officer Zvonimir Boban, who currently heads UEFA as its Chief of Football, has spoken out regarding the Rossoneri’s ability to do better despite them claiming the Scudetto last season.

Stefano Pioli Reveals Maignan Return Date for Milan

October 21, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Milan coach Stefano Pioli has revealed some disappointing news regarding the return of Mike Maignan, who had earlier said he wished to return to playing ways against Monza in the Rossoneri’s next match.

The loss against Atalanta didn’t allow Roma to take a perfect home record into the first break, but the support of the Olimpico crowd has been the norm.

Roma Fans Risk Being Banned for Lazio Encounter

October 21, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma face Napoli in a crunch top of the table encounter at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday evening, but the Giallorossi ultras in the stadium will need to be in their best behavior in order to not risk being banned for their next home encounter, against Lazio.

Spezia President Backs North American Investment in Serie A

October 20, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Bologna, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Parma, Roma, Serie A, Serie B, Venezia

Italian football once resisted foreign ownership, but now it is awash with foreign finances. As many as six top-tier clubs are backed by North American owners.

Lazio Eye Ex-Milan Primavera Wingback to Boost Backline

October 20, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

AZ Alkmaar wingback Milos Kerkez has popped up on the Biancocelesti radar, thanks to his profile that interests club president Claudio Lotito and sporting director Igli Tare.

Author: Akhil Fisher