Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Juventus and Inter Not as Lucky in Champions League Re-Draw

December 13, 2021 Enrico Passarella Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Liverpool, Serie A, Villareal

The second Champions League draw was not as favorable as the first one for Juventus and Inter. The Bianconeri will have to combat the team that just knocked out Atalanta, Villarreal. The Nerazzurri will face one of the top contenders, Liverpool.

Lazio Defender Linked to Inter and Milan Tipped to Stay Put

December 13, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Luiz Felipe is on an expiring contract and has drawn interest from Milan and Inter. However, Lazio have not given up hopes on coming to terms on an extension. The talks have re-accelerated recently, and the Biancocelesti have good chances of holding onto him.

Juventus Looking to Part Ways with Ex-Barcelona Midfielder

December 13, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus will attempt to retool their midfield in January. On top of Aaron Ramsey, they are open to moving Arthur, who has gotten little playing time so far. Given the massive evaluation he was given when he joined in a swap deal with Miralem Pjanic, he could move only on loan.

Serie A teams will not sign players from Ukraine and Russia after all. The Italian Football Association had quickly adopted FIFA's special ruling.

Serie A Round 17 Expected Lineups – An Odd Genoa Derby

December 12, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Cagliari, Empoli, Fiorentina, Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Salernitana, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Spezia, Torino, Udinese, Venezia

Serie A are back to their regularly programmed schedule following a three-game week. However, Round 17 does not feature any head-to-head clash at the top of the standings. Milan will face Udinese away, Inter will host Cagliari while Napoli will look to bounce against Empoli.

Juventus completed the signing of Leandro Paredes, which was followed by the exits of outcasts Arthur and Denis Zakaria, who joined Liverpool and Chelsea.

Roma Linked to PSG, Atletico Madrid and Atalanta Midfielders

December 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

The list of potential options to bolster the Roma midfield in January continues to grow. The Giallorossi identified Denis Zakaria as their top target, but he is highly sought-after. The Giallorossi face competition also for Corentin Tolisso and have turned their attention to other candidates.

Lozano Doing Better after Scary Clash Against Leicester City

December 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Hirving Lozano left the Leicester City game on a stretcher after a violent collision with an opponent. However, it appears that he has avoided severe injuries. The attacker lost a tooth but did not fracture his nose and did not suffer a concussion as initially feared.

The Milan faithful have not taken kindly the news that Franck Kessié is joining Barcelona. The San Siro crowd loudly booed him against Bologna.

Tottenham Prefer Milan Star Midfielder over Inter Pair

December 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Tottenham has been linked to a host of Serie A targets since former Juventus director Fabio Paratici and especially Antonio Conte took over. Despite the brevity of the contract of the coach, their project is long-term, and they will keep an eye toward the future in their signings.

Allegri Warns Juventus on Dangerousness of Venezia Match

December 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Venezia

Juventus will look to keep up their momentum in Saturday’s game versus Venezia. Massimiliano Allegri addressed it to the press: “Our next step is simply tomorrow’s game. They score a lot at home, and they failed to do that only versus Inter. They play well and will try to pull off a historic feat."

Milan Considering Bringing Back Loanee Currently at Venezia

December 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market, Venezia

Milan are in the hunt for a new center-back since Simon Kjaer is most likely out for the year because of an ACL tear. The Rossoneri have been linked to a plethora of names after his major injury. One of the easiest fixes would be to terminate the loan spell of Mattia Caldara, who is faring well at Venezia.

Juventus Met with Ramsey Agent as New English Suitors Emerge

December 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, everton, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Aaron Ramsey and his representative had a summit with the Juventus management yesterday. His January departure is in the works. The Bianconeri are looking for a buyer in particular in the Premier League, where the midfielder spent the prime of his career.

Lazio vs Galatasaray 0-0: Biancocelesti to the EL Playoff

December 9, 2021 Enrico Passarella Lazio, Serie A

Lazio will have to face one of the teams relegated from Champions League in February. The Biancocelesti played right into Galatasaray’s hands in the final game of the Europa League group stage. They never managed to turn up the intensity and could not find the goal that would have put them on top.

CSKA Sofia vs Roma 2-3: Giallorossi Grab Top Spot in ECL

December 9, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

CSKA Sofia closed the gap after going down by three goals, but Roma held on after a dominating performance. Thanks to an assist by Zorya Luhansk, which held Bogo/Glimt to a tie, the Giallorossi finished in first position in their European Conference League group.

Author: Enrico Passarella