Akhil Fisher, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Former Roma and Milan manager Fabio Capello believes Jose Mourinho’s outfit are stacked in attack after the arrival of Argentine playmaker Paulo Dybala.

Fabio Capello Backs Napoli Title Win Ahead of Roma Showdown

January 26, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A

Capello credited Napoli’s rise to coach Luciano Spalletti, urging the club to stay concentrated going into the second half of the season. He urged the club to stay concentrated going into the second half of the season.

Inter-Owned Frosinone Prodigy Mulattieri on Serie A Radar

January 25, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Empoli, Frosinone, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie B, Transfer Market, Udinese

Mulattieri has proved fruitful for Serie B table-toppers Frosinone this season, scoring 6 goals and registering 4 assists in 21 appearances across all competitions.

Italy Face Spain, Croatia Take on Netherlands in UEFA Nations League

January 25, 2023 Akhil Fisher Croatia, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Netherlands, Spain

Historically, Spain have beaten Italy 12 times – one more than they’ve tasted defeat at the hands of the Azzurri. They have 16 draws between them in 39 encounters.

Tottenham and Atletico Look to Sarri as New Manager

January 25, 2023 Akhil Fisher Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Lazio, Premier League, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Sarri has a contract valid until the summer of 2025 at Lazio, and a convincing deal would need to be put forth to lure the former Napoli manager. An answer is expected by June.

Inter Hunt Lille Prodigy to Replace PSG-Linked Skriniar

January 25, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

With links to PSG getting stronger by the minute for exit-bound Milan Skriniar, Inter are on the hunt for reinforcements to bolster the squad. It undoubtedly delivers a mammoth blow to Inter’s strategy, as they could have sold him for a whopping €60-70M last window.

$Having suffered from nasal fracture, Romagnoli is under clinical monitoring. He could appear with a silicon mask, although the final call rests with Sarri.$

Lazio Ace Romagnoli Revels in Demolition of Ex-Club Milan

January 25, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A

Romagnoli played an integral role in Milan’s run to the Scudetto last season, captaining the side with great grit despite being shoveled into the transfer market mix.

Napoli are closing in on a resolution after weeks of uncertainty and have picked their next starting goalkeeper, as Meret is nearing an extension.

Napoli Shotstopper Meret High on Spurs Wishlist as Lloris Successor

January 24, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Perhaps Napoli would be open to selling him in the summer, but not before the evaluation of his contract which expires in the summer of 2024 – not to forget there is an option to extend his contract by another year.

Italy won’t have an easy path to the Euro 2024, as they have been pitted against England, one of the most challenging teams out of the second-tier pool.

Mancini Urges Mentality Change to Promote Young Players

January 24, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy

Italy manager Roberto Mancini believes clubs and management should place more trust in young footballers, pushing them to achieve first-team football at an early age.

With the easy win over Salernitana, Napoli have collected 50 points in the first half of the season, which has them on pace to collect 100 points.

Napoli Flying High Mid-Season Enroute Third Scudetto

January 24, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

With 19 more games to go, Napoli are in line to win a first Scudetto title in 33 years – in what would be a first championship title since the days of Diego Maradona in 1990.

Conte's Spurs defeat against Brighton in the Premier League

Spurs Manager Conte Ready for Italy Homecoming

January 24, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Following his recent statements, it is expected that Spurs manager Antonio Conte will ask the club to terminate his contract before he returns back to Italy to be closer to his family.

Juventus Starlet Fagioli on Dreams, Role Models and Point Deduction

January 24, 2023 Akhil Fisher Uncategorized

Fagioli spoke to Juventus’ Twitch channel and revealed the mood around the dressing room after the 15 point deduction handed to the club as a result of financial mismanagement, among other topics.

The Five Clubs that Tried Signing Spezia’s Kiwior Before Arsenal

January 23, 2023 Akhil Fisher Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Leicester, Serie A, Spezia, Transfer Market

Spezia rejected approaches from five different European clubs for the Anderlecht youth product. Arsenal beat the other suitors by pitching in a €30M deal including bonuses, considerably more than what the other aforementioned teams offered.

Author: Akhil Fisher