Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Serie A announced that the next edition of the Supercoppa Italian will be postponed from its original dates following a request from Saudi Arabia.

Napoli and Fiorentina Menace Boycotting Supercoppa

October 10, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Saudi Arabia, Serie A, Supercoppa

Serie A announced that the next edition of the Supercoppa Italian will be postponed from its original dates following a request from Saudi Arabia. It’ll take place from January 21st to 25th, affecting two matchdays. Napoli and Fiorentina threaten to boycott it because of the busy schedule.

Roma will be without two centerpieces, Lorenzo Pellegrini and Paulo Dybala, for about a month due to a thigh and knee injuries respectively.

Roma Study Possible Solutions to Replace Injured Pair

October 10, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Roma will be without two centerpieces, Lorenzo Pellegrini and Paulo Dybala, for about a month. The midfielder suffered a flexor strain in his right thigh that’s more severe than the previous issues that occasionally hampered him. Instead, La Joya is nursing an MCL sprain.

Juventus owner John Elkann endorsed Massimiliano Allegri after unveiling a new cabinet trophy at the club’s museum: "It's an important moment."

Juventus Patron Elkann Backs Allegri to Be Successful

October 10, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Juventus owner John Elkann endorsed Massimiliano Allegri after unveiling a new cabinet trophy at the club’s museum: “It’s an important moment, as this room showcases the past, the present, and the future. The coach contributed to filling it, and we trust him to continue doing so."

Carlos Augusto has been called up by Brazil for the first time in his career, benefitting from some absences. Italy reportedly courted the wingback.

Inter Newcomer Called Up By Brazil After Italy Interest

October 10, 2023 Enrico Passarella Brazil, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri

Carlos Augusto has been selected by Brazil for the first time in his career, benefitting from some absences. Italy reportedly courted the wingback, who possesses a double passport, but he always preferred the Seleçao: “I’ve been dreaming of this since I was a kid."

Rudi Garcia is preparing for the Verona game with the burdensome presence of Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis at the training center.

Napoli to Give Garcia Final Chances to Save His Job

October 10, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Aurelio De Laurentiis and the rest of the Napoli brass are evaluating Rudi Garcia, but they are leaning toward giving the coach more opportunities to get back on track. The president asked the gaffer to repair the relationships inside the dressing room.

Milan bounced back in spectacular fashion after getting dismantled by Inter in the Derby. They have won four games on the trot in Serie A,

Milan Owner Congratulates Team for Display Versus Genoa

October 9, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 One comment

Milan bounced back in spectacular fashion after getting dismantled by Inter in the Derby. They have won four games on the trot in Serie A, against Verona, Cagliari, Lazio, and Genoa. They built a two-point lead over their crosstown rivals. Owner Gerry Cardinale lauded the squad and the coach’s resiliency.

A few months before the European Championship, Italy still haven’t found a surefire no.9 to rely on. The possible options have all had challenging seasons

Spalletti Comments on Immobile, Kean, and Bonaventura

October 9, 2023 Enrico Passarella Euro 2024, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, The Azzurri

Luciano Spalletti explained his selections as Italy started preparing for two upcoming Euro qualifiers against England and Malta: “As for Ciro Immobile, we received communication from the Lazio doctor that he was hurt, and they didn’t know whether he would recover."

Massimiliano Allegri added to his list of accolades with a somewhat comfortable victory over Torino in the most recent Derby della Mole.

Juventus Manager Reaches Milestones with Derby Win

October 9, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Massimiliano Allegri added to his list of accolades with a somewhat comfortable victory over Torino in the most recent Derby della Mole. He has come out on top 13 times against the crosstown rivals, tying Giovanni Trapattoni atop the leaderboard in Juventus’ history.

Inter didn’t make rash signings after Marko Arnautovic went down with an injury, nor have they needed to resort to unusual solutions.

Inter Striker Likely to Beat Timetable in Injury Return

October 9, 2023 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Inter didn’t make rash signings after Marko Arnautovic went down with an injury, nor have they needed to resort to unusual solutions. The striker could return sooner than anticipated, as Simone Inzaghi stated after the Bologna match. The Austrian talisman is recovering quickly. He could be ready after the international break.

Juventus failed to beat Torino in the Derby but their recent four points still allow Giuntoli to start focusing on the transfer market more.

Giuntoli Mum on Possible Strategy After Cash Infusion

October 9, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli commented on the January window in the aftermath of a meeting of the board that issued a €200M capital increase: “It’s premature to talk about the transfer market. We’ll have to make some evaluations and weigh whether there could be some opportunities."

Milan won’t have two of his aces against Juventus in the first game after the break, as Mike Maignan and Theo Hernandez will be unavailable.

Milan Elite Duo to Be Suspended for Juventus Clash

October 9, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Milan won’t have two of his aces against Juventus in the first game after the break, as Mike Maignan and Theo Hernandez will be unavailable due to disqualification. The goalkeeper was sent off in the final minutes of the Genoa game for kneeing an opponent in the upper body.

Alessandro Del Piero has praised Inter for their development over the past season, pointing out the presence of newcomer Marcus Thuram as pivotal.

Thuram Reveals Why He Picked Inter Over Other Suitors

October 9, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market One comment

Marcus Thuram has quickly become an indispensable starter for Inter following a Bosman move last summer. He dished about the transfer and more in an interview: "It wasn’t an easy choice because it was career-defining. I know I made the right one given what this team represents."

Author: Enrico Passarella