Akhil Fisher, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Tonali: “We Will Defend the Scudetto Down to the Last Drop of Sweat”

January 4, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Italian Football, Salernitana, Serie A

Milan have now won in all six Serie A games in which Tonali has scored at least a goal. Resumption of the campaign with a win means the reigning champions still have what it takes to defend their crown.

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: “Napoli are Masters of Their Own Destiny”

January 4, 2023 Akhil Fisher Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Iconic Italian coach Fabio Capello believes Napoli have what it takes to carry the momentum until the end of the season and win an unprecedented third Serie A title.

The Juventus midfield will be in flux in the next two windows and, it if was up to Massimiliano Allegri, they’d target Alexis Mac Allister to shore it up.

Mac Allister Shrugs Off Brighton Exit Amid Juventus Interest

January 3, 2023 Akhil Fisher Brighton, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Argentina revelation Alexis Mac Allister has lured eyes from across Europe, including from fellow Premier League giants Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea who want to sign him from Brighton & Hove Albion.

Ahead the crucial fixture between Inter and Fiorentina, Inzaghi spoke in an interview about the difficult period that the Nerazzurri find themselves in.

Inter Coach Inzaghi Praises ‘Best Team in Europe’ Napoli

January 3, 2023 Akhil Fisher Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Inter are seeking to close the 11 point gap between them and Napoli, and Simone Inzaghi believes it will be no easy feat to overcome the best team in Europe.

Spalletti Previews Crunch Inter Clash, Hopes to Maintain Momentum

January 3, 2023 Akhil Fisher Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Inter face league leaders Napoli in a crunch clash at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza tomorrow, as coach Luciano Spalletti prepares to keep his side’s unbeaten momentum going into the second half of the season.

Having bounced on the opportunity to sign Juventus midfielder Rabiot, Manchester United reportedly then turned down the opportunity to sign Weston McKennie.

McKennie Prefers Bundesliga Move to Schalke’s Rivals

January 3, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie has a potential eye on a return back to the Bundesliga. McKennie rose through the ranks of Schalke, before going on to spend four years at the Veltin's Arena garnering 91 appearances in total

Nainggolan Backs Spalletti’s Napoli to Lift Historic Scudetto

January 3, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Ex-Roma and Inter midfield bullhead Radja Nainggolan believes Napoli have what it takes to excel this season as Scudetto champions, thanks to the work of Luciano Spalletti.

Milan have had a nightmare restart following the recent international break, losing two out of their three games. Their injury list just keeps on growing.

Pioli on Zhang’s Post-Scudetto Win Message and Inzaghi Relationship

December 30, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Milan edged Inter to the league title last season, with their 19th Scudetto warranting 86 points at the end of the season - just two points more than the Nerazzurri’s 84.

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 Marotta Lauds 2022 Despite Scudetto Slip

December 30, 2022 Akhil Fisher Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Inter CEO Beppe Marotta believes the club has had a positive 2022, claiming that the growth experienced is noticeable despite missing out on the Scudetto title by just two points last season to city rivals Milan.

Inter legend Sandro Mazzola has mourned the death of football great Pele. O Rei breathed his last yesterday evening after being hospitalized for one month.

Inter Icon Mazzola Pays Tribute to ‘Joy of the Game’ Pele

December 30, 2022 Akhil Fisher Brazil, Brazilian Football, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A

Inter legend Sandro Mazzola has mourned the passing of football great Pele. O Rei breathed his last yesterday evening after being hospitalized for one month, as he succumbed to kidney and cardiac dysfunctions.

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 Already on the Hunt for Denzel Dumfries Replacement

December 30, 2022 Akhil Fisher Bayern Munich, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Torino, Tottenham, Transfer Market

With the winter transfer window fast approaching, Inter are running around in search of a replacement for Denzel Dumfries, if the Dutchman does end up moving.

Napoli have been attached to multiple options to replace Kim Min-Jae, but they haven’t gone all-in on any of them just yet.

How Close Were Inter to Signing Napoli Stopper Kim Min-Jae?

December 29, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter have suffered a great deal in terms of their defense this campaign, conceding 22 goals midway through the season – the worst of any top ten side. Starkly, Min-Jae has played a pivotal part in leading Luciano Spalletti’s men atop the Serie A table.

Author: Akhil Fisher