Akhil Fisher, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Some rumors and coy remarks cast a shadow on the future of Luciano Spalletti, but he and team president Aurelio De Laurentiis settled their differences.

Spalletti Makes Tottenham Shortlist to Replace Conte

March 10, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Luciano Spalletti is bound to make history with the Partenopei, as he sits 15 points clear atop the Serie A table en route to the club's first Scudetto in 33 years. Napoli’s performances have thrown the ex-Inter manager into the spotlight, with Tottenham Hotspur keeping close tabs to replace Antonio Conte.

Ex-President Moratti Blames Inter Shortcomings for Napoli Gap

March 10, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Former Inter president Massimo Moratti believes Inter could have fared much better than their present 15-point divide to league leaders Napoli. According to the treble-winning club chief, the Nerazzurri have been the victim of poor man management, picking at Romelu Lukaku and Milan Skriniar’s issues from the outset.

Milan and Napoli have set their sights on the versatile Ferdi Kadioglu, who’s been playing at Fenerbahce since 2018. He probably wouldn’t be too expensive.

Milan and Napoli Keep Tabs on Fenerbahce Talent Kadioglu

March 10, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Brighton, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market, Turkey

Fenerbahce have a gem on their hands, as clubs pile to take note of right-back Ferdi Kadioglu. 23-year-old Kadioglu has been a cornerstone of Jorge Jesus’ side, and interest in him is burgeoning all across Europe, with clubs from Germany, England and Italy keeping close tabs.

Coach Stefano Pioli didn’t speak to the media following the Fiorentina win due to a sudden personal matter, but he talk to the press Monday.

Milan Coach Pioli Wants to Avoid Inter and Napoli UCL Meeting

March 9, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Champions League, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter and Napoli both have leads from their first-leg victories going into their respective return legs, and Pioli wants to avoid them both in the next round.

Mike Maignan hasn’t overcome his calf injury, and he’ll most likely have to miss further matches in January. The goalkeeper has yet to train fully.

Nesta Exalts Maignan for Tour de Force Display Against Spurs

March 9, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Champions League, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Mike Maignan put in a tour de force performance to keep Antonio Conte’s Tottenham at bay in London, most significantly pulling off a remarkable last-minute save to deny Harry Kane’s header.

Roma are pondering goalkeeping reinforcements to arrive at the Stadio Olimpico come summer despite Rui Patricio’s contract at the club expiring in 2024.

Roma Set Sights on Pair of Talented Serie A Goalkeepers

March 9, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

With the next season already in mind, Roma are pondering goalkeeping reinforcements to arrive at the Stadio Olimpico come summer despite Rui Patricio’s contract at the club expiring in 2024.

Inter are keeping tabs on Chris Smalling and Giorgio Scalvini as they might have to replace their current defensive starters in the summer.

Roma and Smalling Ready to Shake Hands on Renewal Deal

March 8, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

The Friedkins, Jose Mourinho and Pinto, all have their verdict ready on Smalling, as the club prepare to renew his contract at the Stadio Olimpico for a further year or two.

Napoli defender Kim Min-jae has been shining in his first season in the sky blue colours, perfectly replacing Koulibaly in Luciano Spalletti’s back four.

Kim Min-jae on Scudetto Dream and Importance of Adaptability

March 8, 2023 Akhil Fisher Uncategorized

Kim Min-jae is eager to get his hands on the Scudetto trophy, with Napoli scheduled to lift the famed title as early as April if they continue on their current form.

Karamoh does not have any concrete suitors to sign him in the summer, but the Turin-based club want to eliminate any prospect of him leaving in the summer.

Karamoh Set to Receive Extension Deal from Torino

March 8, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

Karamoh does not have any concrete suitors to sign him in the summer, but the Turin-based club want to eliminate any prospect of him leaving in the summer.

As Italy fell to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of England, Mancini was dealt with another blow with regards to availability of his players going forward.

Mancini Reveals Italy’s Offensive Worries Ahead of Euro Qualifiers

March 8, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A

Italy manager Roberto Mancini is critical of the national team’s lack of options upfront, given that more than half of the attacking roster is out due to injury or suffers from the lack of regular minutes.

Denzel Dumfries has gotten off to a decent start this season, scoring two goals and providing two assists so far and cementing his star status.

Inter Shortlist Three Contenders to Replace Dumfries

March 8, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Denzel Dumfries has had a mixed campaign at the Meazza, birthing fears of a potential exit at the end of the season for the Dutchman. There have been links with Premier League suitors for the right wingback, who could leave the Nerazzurri after just two seasons.

Bayern Munich announced that Tuchel would leave, and Zidane is among the top candidates to replace him, but he’d be equally keen on managing Juventus.

Zidane Still in Contention to Succeed Allegri at Juventus

March 7, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market

Several top names have been linked with succeeding Allegri at Juventus, but there is one in particular that has Juventus fans on their feet – Zinedine Zidane.

Author: Akhil Fisher