Akhil Fisher, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gets routinely linked to top clubs, most recently Manchester City, but there’s nothing tangible on the table.

Napoli to Offer Kvaratskhelia Salary Hike to Wade Real Madrid Interest

February 28, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market

Likening the Georgian to ‘an impressionist artist who came out of a Parisian cafe in Montmartre‘, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports of Napoli’s intention to keep hold of the 22-year-old attacker for years to come.

Maurizio Sarri does not want to wait until the end of the season to know whether he will continue to helm Lazio.

Lazio Coach Sarri Credits Bologna Rise to Thiago Motta

February 28, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Bologna managed to shut out a tepid Inter frontline, and Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri believes technician Thiago Motta deserves much credit for Bologna’s rise up the standings.

Milan have Sven Botman atop their shortlist of defensive options, but he might not move in January. Director Frederic Massara talked about their search.

Sven Botman Links with Serie A, Napoli Resurfaces

February 27, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Napoli, Newcastle United, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Botman has played an important role in Newcastle United’s rise to the top-half of the Premier League table, quickly establishing himself a key member of the squad.

Napoli made history as they became the second team ever to win 13 out the first 15 Serie A season games as they topped Udinese in a 3-2 thriller

Napoli Enroute Historic Season; Inter and Juventus Records in Sight

February 27, 2023 Akhil Fisher Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A

With three more months in the Serie A calendar, Napoli are already 18 points ahead of the Milan duo in February. If they maintain the same pace, Spalletti could lead his side to the title as soon as April.

Italy legend Cannavaro has urged boyhood club Napoli to make a move for high-in-demand Argentine playmaker Paulo Dybala, who is inching closer to Inter.

Fabio Cannavaro: “Napoli Can Beat Anyone Today”

February 27, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Product of the Napoli youth academy, Cannavaro began his senior career with the Partenopei before going on to etch a legacy few players can boast of despite never winning the Scudetto once in his career.

Ibrahimovic Backs Spalletti and Napoli: “They Deserve the Scudetto”

February 27, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Milan leveled on 47 points with Inter following their 2-0 victory over Atalanta, but Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes the Luciano Spalletti’s Partenopei deserve the title for their unparalleled showing this campaign.

Belotti Euphoric Following Olimpico Ovation in Salzburg Win

February 24, 2023 Akhil Fisher Europa League, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

Belotti and co. take on Real Sociedad next in the Europa League, with the first leg scheduled at Stadio Olimpico before the Giallorossi visit Anoeta Stadium a week later.

Giroud on Milan’s ‘Turning Point’, Childhood Idol and Most Painful Defeat

February 24, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

A 2-2 draw against Roma on January 8 set in motion a drastic downfall for the Rossoneri, and Giroud remembers that match vividly.

Roma will have the opportunity to fuel their Champions League bid in the next few Serie A matches. Lecce, Verona, and Cremonese are next on their schedule.

Real Sociedad Coach Alguacil: “We Beat United, Why Not Roma?”

February 24, 2023 Akhil Fisher Europa League, Italian Football, La Liga, Roma, Serie A

The first leg between Roma and Sociedad will take place on March 9 at Stadio Olimpico, before the capital club travel to the Basque country to face Alguacil in the return leg a week later.

Theo Hernandez has landed on the radar of the biggest clubs in the world, but the talks never gained traction, and he’s not in any rush to leave Milan.

Milan Want an Italian Wingback to Deputize Theo Hernandez

February 24, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Monza, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan are seeking a left-back addition to the team to act as Theo Hernandez’s deputy, with Fode Ballo-Toure set to leave the Rossoneri at the end of the season.

Inter Seal Record Matchday Income in Porto Victory

February 23, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Barcelona, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Porto, Serie A

Porto’s visit to Inter yesterday was a sell-out at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, sealing a record matchday income for the Nerazzurri – the second-highest in club’s history.

Napoli have recently extended the contracts of Frank Anguissa and Stanislav Lobotka, and their midfield partner Piotr Zielinski is next in line.

Zielinski Reserves Praise for Spalletti Ahead of Ancelotti and Co.

February 23, 2023 Akhil Fisher Champions League, Eintacht Frankfurt, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Midfield ace Piotr Zielinski has praised coach Luciano Spalletti for the club’s exploits this season. The Polish midfielder has been in exceptional form for Napoli this campaign under Spalletti, playing an important role in his team’s first ever away win in a UCL knockout round.

Author: Akhil Fisher