Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Cristian Volpato took the chestnuts out of the fire for Roma in the Verona game, bagging a late goal and also setting up Stephan El Shaarawy.

Roma Starlet Registers Precocity Record Against Verona

November 1, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Cristian Volpato took the chestnuts out of the fire for Roma in the Verona game, bagging a late goal and also setting up Stephan El Shaarawy to seal the contest. He’s the youngest player to score and assist in the same game since key passes began to be tracked in 2004/2005.

Immobile took further exams on his injured thigh Monday, eyeing a blazing-fast recovery for Sunday’s Derby. The striker left the door open.

Immobile Trying to Speed Up Return to Play in Derby

November 1, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Immobile took further exams on his injured thigh Monday, eyeing a blazing-fast recovery for Sunday’s Derby. The striker left the door open and will test his conditions in practice in the next few days. Lazio issued a coy statement on the matter, but there's a real chance he's at least called up.

After restarting the negotiation with Milan Skriniar, Inter are ready to do the same with Stefan De Vrij. He’s on an expiring contract as well.

Inter to Formally Open Extension Talks with De Vrij

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

After restarting the negotiation with Milan Skriniar, Inter are ready to do the same with Stefan De Vrij. He’s on an expiring contract as well. However, he had yet to pick an agent following the passing of Mino Raiola. He informed Rafaela Pimenta that he was moving on.

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.

Author: Enrico Passarella