Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Salernitana Officially Bring Back Colantuono after Sacking Castori

October 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Salernitana, Serie A

Salernitana are the third team to change their coach this season after Verona and Cagliari. The Granata have fired Fabrizio Castori, the architect of their unlikely promotion, following the loss in the crunch match with Spezia. They have appointed Stefano Colantuono.

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 8 Expected Lineups – Injuries Galore

October 17, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Cagliari, Empoli, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Salernitana, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Spezia, Torino, Udinese, Venezia

Serie A returns after the second international break with a pair of heavy-hitters on the schedule. Inter will visit Lazio on Saturday, while the Sunday slate will be capped off by the always heated Juventus-Roma. The League-leading Napoli will face the plucky Torino.

Inter and Juventus Debating Supercoppa Location with Serie A Chiefs

October 15, 2021 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

Inter and Juventus will square off in the Supercoppa this season. However, the date and the location have yet to be set. The two clubs are in talks with Serie A officials to find a solution. Saudi Arabia is pushing to host the location again, but the League prefers holding it in Italy.

Sarri Attacks Busy Schedule Again: “This Is Not Football, It Is a Show”

October 15, 2021 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A

Maurizio Sarri began the presser before the Inter game with a tirade against the schedule: "The players practice more with their national teams than with me. This is not football. It is a show where every participant tries to squeeze out the fans. I do not recognize myself in it.”

Inzaghi Rules Out Three Players for “Special” Game against Lazio

October 15, 2021 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A

Simone Inzaghi addressed the Lazio game, announcing the absences of Arturo Vidal, Alexis Sanchez and Stefano Sensi, while he will make a late call on the Argentinians following international duties. The coach warm remarks towards his previous club.

Juventus Willing to Facilitate Ramsey Return to the Premier League

October 15, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Newcastle United, Serie A, Transfer Market

Aaron Ramsey might get a shot against Roma due to the absences in the midfield. However, that will not impact the plans of the club. Selling him in January will be the top priority for Juventus. At the moment, Newcastle are the frontrunners to sign the Welshman.

Napoli Goalkeeper in Wait-and-See Mode on Contract Extension

October 15, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Alex Meret was anointed as the Napoli starter by Luciano Spalletti to open the season. However, he suffered a significant back injury in early September, and the alternation with David Ospina has returned. The situation could affect his future at the club as his contract is up in 2023.

Despite the tribulations over the years, the Zhang family is fully committed to Inter. They demonstrated it again by turning down an offer to sell the club.

Inter Nearing Short-Term Solution to Suning Group Money Crunch

October 15, 2021 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Inter are working to re-finance their current bond and complete the season without financial tribulations. They are finalizing a €400M to complete the season without particular issues on that front. Instead, the sale of the team to PIC is not imminent, contrary to recent reports.

Napoli Still Have Talented Lille Fullback in Their Sights for Next Windows

October 14, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli tried to get a new left-back in the summer since Mario Rui is up-and-down and Faouzi Ghoulam is often injured. They did not manage to acquire one, but they have not stopped pursuing Reinildo Mandava. They have good chances to sign him either in January or next summer.

Gianluigi Donnarumma expressed regret over Real Madrid’s 14th UEFA Champions League victory in Paris. “We could have been there instead,” he commented.

Donnarumma Set for Run of Starts, Pochettino Dishes on Mbappé

October 14, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, PSG, Transfer Market

Gianluigi Donnarumma will have an opportunity to fully take over the starting job at PSG due to an injury to Keylor Navas. Coach Mauricio Pochettino commented the situation and also discussed the future of Kylian Mbappé, stating that the club will try everything to keep him.

Roma Looking to Hand Long-Term Contract to Defensive Pillar

October 14, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

After taking care of Lorenzo Pellegrini, Roma have moved onto less pressing contract extensions. The club has begun negotiating with Gianluca Mancini. They aim to lock him up for the long haul and give him a pay raise- The defender has become the leader of the rearguard in the last two years.

Antonio Mirante Relishing Sudden Opportunity Given to Him by Milan

October 14, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Antonio Mirante officially became a Milan player late on Wednesday. The goalkeeper discussed how the signing came about and a few topics related to the Rossoneri in an interview with the club's TV. "The offer came out of the blue and there was any doubt on my part."

Author: Enrico Passarella