Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

PSG continue to eye Serie A to find a defender, as they are tracking Pierre Kalulu as a possible alternative to Milan Skriniar.

PSG Mulling Milan Starlet as Fallback Defensive Target

October 25, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

PSG continue to eye Serie A to find a defender, as they are tracking Pierre Kalulu as a possible alternative to Milan Skriniar. The Milan youngster recently changed his agent, which forced the club to restart the negotiation to prolong his contract. He’s currently tied to the Scudetto winners until 2025.

Dusan Vlahovic opened up about how the last year went, the upcoming clash with Benfica, and his Juventus move in an interview

Vlahovic Maintains Positive Outlook Despite Subpar 2022

October 25, 2022 Enrico Passarella Benfica, Champions League, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Dusan Vlahovic opened up about how the last year went, the upcoming clash with Benfica, and his Juventus move in an interview: "2022 could have gone better both personally and collectively. I want more every day. It’s paramount to stay calm and lucid and take it game after game."

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has had a devastating impact with Serie A and Champions League, but his success goes even beyond that.

Napoli Ace Riding Incredible Personal Streak of Results

October 25, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has had a devastating impact with Serie A and Champions League, but his success goes beyond that. His strong play has contributed to Napoli staying undefeated, both domestically and in Europe. The Azzurri are currently top of the league with a three-point lead over Milan.

The district attorney’s office of Turin has announced the conclusion of its probe on the recent balance sessions of Juventus.

Juventus Facing New Accusations of Balance Sheet Fraud

October 25, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

The district attorney’s office of Turin has announced the conclusion of its probe on the recent balance sessions of Juventus. It started in the summer of 2021 and involves the whole brass of the club, including president Andrea Agnelli, his deputy Pavel Nedved and now Tottenham director Fabio Paratici.

Roma had a very defensive game plan against Napoli, which did slow down the opponents but also severely hindered them offensively.

Mourinho Cautious Plan Goes Pear-Shaped in Roma-Napoli

October 24, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A

Roma had a very defensive game plan against Napoli, which did slow down the opponents but also severely hindered them offensively. The Partenopei had to dig deeper than in other instances, but they came out on top again thanks to a gem by Victor Osimhen.

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 Keen on Keeping Dumfries amid Growing Interest

October 24, 2022 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Denzel Dumfries has gotten off to a decent start this season, scoring two goals and providing two assists so far and cementing his status as a difference maker. He has been one of Inter’s top playmakers. His name is constantly bandied about in the transfer market.

Milan control their destiny in their Champions League group. They will try to get closer to the qualification by beating Dinamo Zagreb Tuesday.

Champions League Success Key for New Milan Ownership

October 24, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Champions League, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Milan control their destiny in their Champions League group. They will try to get closer to the qualification by beating Dinamo Zagreb Tuesday. If it happens, with a favorable combination, a draw versus RB Salzburg could suffice in the final fixture. They will remain short-handed for the next tilt.

Steven Zhang renewed his commitment to Inter during his sojourn in Italy, but the guidelines won’t change, and the financial situation remains precarious.

Lautaro Martinez Finds His Footing, Commits to Inter

October 24, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

After a lengthy scoring drought, Lautaro Martinez rediscovered his best form and bagged three straight goals. He was instrumental in the recent wins versus Fiorentina and Salernitana and the draw against Barcelona at Camp Nou. He voiced his loyalty: "I hope to become a mainstay of this team."

Roma-Napoli was a heated battle on the pitch, on the stands, and in the aftermath due to a dispute between Rick Karsdorp and referee Massimiliano Irrati.

Roma Fullback and Referee Tangle After Napoli Clash

October 24, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Roma-Napoli was a heated battle on the pitch, on the stands, with the Giallorossi faithful constantly booing their former coach Luciano Spalletti, and in the aftermath, in particular, due to a dispute between Rick Karsdorp and referee Massimiliano Irrati. The fullback is at risk of being disciplined by the sports judge.

Lazio Director Coy on Adding Immobile Deputy in January

October 24, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Lazio have reportedly already started seeking another striker that could back up and occasionally relieve Ciro Immobile, but it’s not a lock they will land one in January. In addition, the star is trying to speed up his recovery to return before the World Cup break.

Kristjan Asllani and Nicolò Fagioli were hoping for bigger roles following their summer decisions, but that hasn’t been the case.

Suitors Lining Up for Two Inter and Juventus Youngsters

October 21, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Cremonese, Empoli, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Salernitana, Sassuolo, Serie A, Spezia, Torino, Transfer Market

Kristjan Asllani and Nicolò Fagioli were hoping for bigger roles following their summer decisions, but that hasn’t been the case. Inter signed the starlet from Empoli to back up Marcelo Brozovic. However, Simone Inzaghi has mostly adapted Hakan Calhanoglu after the starter went down with an injury.

Lazio didn’t sign a proper substitute for Ciro Immobile in the summer, and they could try to amend that in January. They have set their sights on Spain.

Lazio Seeking Prospective Immobile Deputy in La Liga

October 21, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Sevilla, Transfer Market

Lazio didn’t sign a proper substitute for Ciro Immobile in the summer, and they could try to rectify that in January. However, they won’t be able to make up for his recent injury through the transfer market. They are eyeing two players in particular, Lucas Boyé and Rafa Mir.

Author: Enrico Passarella