Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Lille Ace Midfielder Open to Moving to Milan or Arsenal

November 22, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Renato Sanches has become one of the main candidates to eventually replace Franck Kessié in the Milan midfield. The Lille star did not shy away from the rumors. He stated that he would be open to transferring in January and praised the Rossoneri in an interview.

Napoli received mixed news from the infirmary as Lorenzo Insigne will sit out a few games, and Victor Osimhen might not return right away.

Napoli Lose Star Victor Osimhen to Major Facial Injuries

November 22, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Victor Osimhen suffered multiple compound orbital and cheekbone fractures in the Inter clash. The striker collided with Milan Skriniar in the air and subbed off early in the second half. He was immediately taken to a local hospital, where he spent the night. He will soon undergo surgery.

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 13 Expected Lineups – Injury Woes Continue

November 22, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Cagliari, Empoli, Fiorentina, Genoa, Inter, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Salernitana, Sampdoria, Serie A, Spezia, Torino, Venezia

Another strong matchday for Serie A coming off of an international break. The Round 13 features Lazio-Juventus and Fiorentina-Milan in the Saturday slate. The high point will be the clash between Inter and Napoli. Andriy Shevchenko will debut against Roma.

Serie A is headed for an extra busy coaching carousel at the end of the season. Very few coaches are already certain to stay put.

Italiano Tries to Rally His Troops for Clash with Milan

November 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A

Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Italiano sat down with the press to discuss the Milan tilt. He addressed the defensive absences, the status of Nicolas Gonzalez and more. The up-and-comer gaffer reminisced how his Spezia were able to defeat the Rossoneri last season.

Juventus to Step Up Efforts to Sign Argentinian Starlet

November 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Real Madrid, River Plate, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus plan to make a serious attempt to acquire Julian Alvarez in January. The competition will be fierce, and the saga will go on for a while. The Bianconeri have received rave reports about the youngster. However, Fiorentina and especially Real Madrid are chasing after him too.

Pioli Urges Milan Not to Underestimate Depleted Fiorentina

November 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A

Stefano Pioli warned his side in light of Fiorentina’s multiple absences: “They will be more focused because of them. I am wary of sides that seem to be in trouble. It happened to us too, and we found more energies and determination. They will be a very tough opponent.”

Allegri Preaches Caution with Dybala Ahead of Lazio Game

November 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A

Massimiliano Allegri spoke to the press today to preview the clash with Lazio: “It will be a bout between the two teams that divvied up the Italian trophies in the past ten years. It will be a nice and difficult one. Dybala wants to be present, but the calf is a dangerous muscle."

Milan Line Up Three Extensions for Pivotal Contributors

November 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

As heavily rumored, Stefano Pioli will soon ink a new contract, and Alessio Romagnoli and Zlatan Ibrahimovic could get new deals as well. Milan will not stop there and are looking to lock up three key players: Rafael Leao, Theo Hernandez, and Ismael Bennacer.

Cagliari Exec Proposes Striker for Italy, Dishes on Nandez

November 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, The Azzurri, Transfer Market

One of the most prolific Serie A players of the past few seasons might come to the rescue of the Azzurri. Cagliari director Stefano Capozucca suggested that Joao Pedro got the Italian citizenship four years ago through marriage. He also addressed the recent buzz about Nandez.

Lazio Plans for January Window Hamstrung by Excess Players

November 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lazio will need to trim the roster before making further additions. The Biancocelesti have excluded more than ten players from their seasonal squad list and would also like to move on from some expensive mistakes. Should they manage, they will look to add some depth to the frontline.

Milan Reopen Communications with Raiola after Months

November 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

After a long period of mutual coldness, Mino Raiola visited the Milan HQ to talk with the front office of the Rossoneri. The main topics of the meeting were the new contracts of Alessio Romagnoli and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, which are both likely to get done down the line.

Diogo Dalot was linked with a Serie A return for the umpteenth transfer market window in a row, but he ultimately extended his contract with Manchester United.

Roma and Mourinho Going All-In on Manchester United Fullback

November 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma have identified Diogo Dalot as the ideal target to bolster their defense. He would be able to play on either flank and is already familiar with Serie A. Moreover, José Mourinho is a big fan of the Portuguese fullback. But the Giallorossi need a domino to fall to acquire him.

Author: Enrico Passarella