Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Romelu Lukaku experienced a minor setback that will sideline him for at least a couple of matches, while the thigh injury suffered by Paul Pogba is serious.

Lukaku and Pogba Back on the Mend with New Injuries

October 31, 2022 Enrico Passarella Belgium, France, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, World Cup

Romelu Lukaku experienced a minor setback that will sideline him for at least a couple of matches, while Paul Pogba suffered a substantial thigh injury that puts his availability for the World Cup in serious question. Inter announced that the striker has some discomfort on a previous scar.

Juventus have expressed their full support to Fagioli, who has been given a 12-month ban, with five months suspended, and fined €12,500 for violations.

Juventus Starlet Eager to Build on Breakthrough Goal

October 31, 2022 Enrico Passarella Cremonese, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Nicolò Fagioli scored his first goal with Juventus Saturday, taking advantage of injuries and deciding the Lecce game with a pearler. His father Marco and his former director Ariedo Braida discussed the past and the future of the youngster: "Alessandro Del Piero was his first myth."

Vittorio Boiocchi, one of the leaders of the Curva Nord of Inter, was killed in an ambush Saturday. The news spread during the match versus Sampdoria.

Inter and Authorities Looking Into Curva Nord Incident

October 31, 2022 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Vittorio Boiocchi, one of the leaders of the Curva Nord of Inter, was killed in an ambush Saturday. The news spread during the match versus Sampdoria, prompting the hardcore fans to abandon their sector. But not all of them did it willingly, as the majority was forced to with shoves and punches.

Atalanta have zeroed in on two names to bolster their flank, Samuel Iling and Emil Holm. The former has a higher valuation.

Juventus Add Three More Injuries to Gruesome Tally

October 31, 2022 Enrico Passarella France, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, World Cup

Juventus continue to be ravaged by injuries. They lost two more men in the Lecce game, while Paul Pogba picked up a minor muscular ailment in practice. He will likely conclude the first portion of the season without a single appearance in the black-and-white jersey.

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic will miss the Derby against Roma due to yellow-card accumulation. He didn’t start against Salernitana, but he got booked anyway.

Lazio Fuming over Milinkovic-Savic Ban for Roma Clash

October 31, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Lazio, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic will miss the Derby against Roma due to yellow-card accumulation. He didn’t start against Salernitana for such reason, but he got booked nine minutes after coming in on a questionable call: "It seemed like the referee was looking forward to cautioning him."

Antonio Conte has prioritized Serie A in his comeback on the bench following a sabbatical but seriously risks not seeing his wish granted.

Conte Freshly Linked with Potential Juventus Reunion

October 28, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Tottenham

Antonio Conte quieted the rumors about a potential return to Juventus with an outburst during a presser. However, the whispers aren’t going away and have intensified after the Bianconeri got eliminated in the group stage of the Champions League. He's reportedly the top choice of president Andrea Agnelli.

Tommaso Pobega has carved out a decent role for himself at Milan after consecutive loan spells. He opened up in an interview.

Milan Youngster Hails Coaches That Helped His Growth

October 28, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Torino

Tommaso Pobega has carved out a decent role for himself at Milan after consecutive loan spells. He opened up in an interview: "I realized I would stay when I talked with the executives and the coach at the end of the summer. We were on the same page."

Juventus are considering going after Alvaro Odriozola in January. The fullback stayed at Real Madrid following a loan spell at Fiorentina.

Juventus Interested in Real Madrid Fringe Fullback

October 28, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Spezia, Transfer Market

Juventus are considering going after Alvaro Odriozola in January. The fullback stayed at Real Madrid following a loan spell at Fiorentina, hoping to get minutes, but that hasn’t been the case. He has never featured this season. The Bianconeri are keeping tabs on two further options for the role.

Milan coach Stefano Pioli spoke to the press on the eve of the Supercoppa versus Inter in Riyadh: "We have to play well as it's a crucial bout."

Milan Ready to Again Prolong Contract of Coach Pioli

October 28, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

While Milan are tending to a few thorny negotiations, the one to extend the contract of Stefano Pioli will be easy. The club has already decided to stick with the title-winning coach, whose deal expires in 2023. The Rossoneri are unlikely to change their approach and will continue with short-term extensions.

Roma leaned on their youth against HJK Helsinki, as Cristan Volpato drew the start, while Giacomo Faticanti made his first-team debut in the second half.

Roma Prospects Come Through in Key Europa League Tilt

October 28, 2022 Enrico Passarella Europa League, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Roma leaned on their youth against HJK Helsinki, as Cristan Volpato drew the start, while Giacomo Faticanti made his first-team debut in the second half, replacing Lorenzo Pellegrini at the 78th minute. His lawyer and agent Alessandro Floris commented: "I never doubted this moment would come."

Di Maria Says He Will Complete Season with Juventus

October 28, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Angel Di Maria had been rumored to bolt in the next window, heading back to Argentina six months before the natural conclusion of his contract. He dismissed the buzz: "I don’t know who invented the rumors about me leaving in January. Don’t believe everything you read."

Milan and Roma have often been linked to Houssem Aouar in recent windows. The Giallorossi are reportedly particularly keen on adding him on a free.

Roma Involved in Busy Frays for Two Future Free Agents

October 27, 2022 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Eintacht Frankfurt, Italian Football, Juventus, Lyon, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Sevilla, Transfer Market

Roma have had success with Bosman acquisitions in the summer, and they are eyeing Evan Ndicka and Houssem Aouar for 2023. They had targeted the Eintracht Frankfurt defender and the Olympique Lyonnais playmaker in the most recent window. They are likely to depart once they are out of contract next June.

Author: Enrico Passarella