Akhil Fisher, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Milan icon Costacurta believes it is too soon to declare Inter as favorites ahead of next season, urging everyone to keep calm until the end of the mercato.

Milan Icon Costacurta Urges Defensive Revamp Ahead of Inter Derby

February 3, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Former icon Alessandro Costacurta has pointed Stefano Piolo to the defensive line to make amends ahead of the high-profile derby. He evaluated Milan’s backline and urged them to believe in themselves going forward.

In collaboration with Fotmob, here we take a look at the best statistical XI from Serie A Round 29 - including a trio of Atalanta players

Atalanta Striker Muriel Top Priority to Replace Roma Outcast Zaniolo

February 3, 2023 Akhil Fisher Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Jose Mourinho will prompt sporting director Tiago Pinto again to buy Muriel in the summer. The Colombian will be a free agent come summer, given his contract expires at the end of the season.

Simone Inzaghi alleviated the pressure with a precious win over Barcelona Tuesday, but he had already received a vote of confidence from Giuseppe Marotta.

Inter Chief Beppe Marotta Reveals Why Chilean Duo Were Sold

February 2, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter sold two of their Chilean superstars last summer – with Alexis Sanchez heading to Olympique de Marseille and Arturo Vidal joining Brazilian outfit Flamengo in a last minute move.

PSG haven’t raised their offer to sign Milan Skriniar yet, so the odds of him staying put until June are rapidly increasing.

Inter Make Two Defenders Their Summer Priority to Replace Skriniar

February 2, 2023 Akhil Fisher Atalanta, Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

With Milan Skriniar destined to leave Inter for Paris Saint-Germain, the Nerazzurri management have accelerated their efforts to sign one, if not two defenders at the end of the season. Stefan De Vrij is also under the spotlight, but irrespective …

Kaká praised Milan for what they achieved in the Champions League and weighed in on the World Cup in an interview with the Italian press.

Kaka Backs Milan to Win in ‘Balanced’ Derby della Madonnina

February 2, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Milan legend Ricardo Kaka has reflected on the upcoming Derby di Milano clash, as his former side arrive into the match in appalling form.

Why Were Inter Denied Pavard Transfer by Bayern Munich?

February 2, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Paris Saint Germain, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

As soon as Bayern signed Manchester City’s Joao Cancelo on a loan deal, Inter reportedly enquired with the Bavarians for Pavard’s availability to replace Skriniar.

Darmian Rallies Inter Ahead of Derby, Reminisces Milan Youth Days

February 2, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter fullback Matteo Darmian struck the winner against Atalanta in the Coppa Italia, sliding home an inch-perfect low finish with his left foot.

Scudetto Winning Manager Bigon: “Napoli Are Like King Midas”

February 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Alberto Bigon, manager of the Scudetto winning Napoli side in 1989/90, has backed his former outfit to go all the way until the end of the season to lift the coveted league championship

Napoli Ace Leads Haaland, Mbappe in Goalscoring Ratio Across Europe

February 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

There is not a player more prolific in Europe at the moment than Simeone, with the Napoli forward netting a goal every 65.75 minutes, slightly bettering Manchester City marksman Erling Haaland, who scores every 67.32 minutes.

Napoli have inquired about Federico Bernardeschi. His agent Federico Pastorello also represents Alex Meret. The front office has been in talks with him.

Bernardeschi Reveals Napoli Approach, Praises Kvaratskhelia

February 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Former Juventus ace Federico Bernardeschi does not regret moving to Canada to play with Toronto FC despite having the chance to stay put in Italy.

De Laurentiis Key to Executing Napoli Deal for Bari Duo

February 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bari, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis, who also serves as the honorary president of Serie B club Bari, plans to add two reputed players to the roster of the league leaders from the minnows.

Tottenham are aggressively targeting Nicolò Zaniolo, but Roma and José Mourinho are pushing back. He has found a way to field all his top players together.

Zaniolo Could End Up Suing Roma for Alleged Defamation

February 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Earlier last week, the Roma tifosi let fly insults, death threats and abuses at Zaniolo, forcing him to flee to La Spezia to escape the hostile environment.

Author: Akhil Fisher