Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Verona Officially Hire Igor Tudor after Sacking Eusebio Di Francesco

September 14, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A

The Eusebio Di Francesco era in Verona is over after just three matches. While Cagliari and Salernitana are considering the same move, the Scaligeri pulled the trigger right away after Monday’s loss to Bologna. They quickly reached an agreement with Igor Tudor, who was Andrea Pirlo's assistant at Juventus last season.

Cagliari Officially Fire Leonardo Semplici after Three Matches

September 14, 2021 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Italian Football, Serie A

It is Black Tuesday in Serie A as two coaches lost their job in the span of a few hours. After Verona, Cagliari elected to make a switch on their bench. The Sardinians have announced the sacking of Leonardo Semplici and have begun looking for a new boss.

Milan to Face Liverpool without Ibra, Pioli: “We Can Prove We Belong”

September 14, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Champions League, Italian Football, Liverpool, Serie A

Stefano Pioli discussed the Liverpool game with the press today and announced Zlatan Ibrahimovic's absence: "Milan earned this stage through hard work, teamplay, and courage. And that is what we will try to do tomorrow as well. Now the bar gets raised, and it is a major opportunity to prove that we belong.”

Verona Officially First Serie A Team to Sack Their Coach This Season

September 14, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A

The Eusebio Di Francesco era in Verona is over after just three matches. While Cagliari and Salernitana are considering the same move, the Scaligeri pulled the trigger right away after Monday’s loss to Bologna. They are in talks to Juventus to hire Igor Tudor, who was Andrea Pirlo's assistant last season.

Inzaghi before Inter-Real: “We Will Need the Perfect Game Tomorrow”

September 14, 2021 Enrico Passarella Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Inter coach Simone Inzaghi sat down with the press to preview the clash with Real Madrid: “What happened in the past, including last year, is water under the bridge. We have a major opportunity to write the present. It is a tough group, but we want to advance.”

Totti Praises Mourinho and Two Roma Stars, Cautious on Zaniolo

September 14, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

Francesco Totti discussed a few topics related to his former team in an interview: “The season just started, and everything is still up in the air. Juventus will be back. Roma and Napoli can do a lot better than in the previous campaign." He said his piece on José Mourinho, Nicolò Zaniolo and Lorenzo Pellegrini.

Juventus Coach Preaches Calm ahead of UCL Debut Versus Malmo

September 13, 2021 Enrico Passarella Champions League, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri spoke to the press ahead of the clash with Malmo: “It is an important game. I am excited to be back in the Champions League. Every tilt is difficult there, and they are a very physical team. Afterward, we will focus on trying to fix our Serie A table, which will take longer. But I am confident.”

Milan Chairman Tries to Pump the Brakes on Early Enthusiasm

September 13, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Milan president Paolo Scaroni tried to temper expectations following the great win over Lazio: “It was a fantastic match, and we all enjoyed it. However, it would be premature to talk about winning Scudetto. Let’s focus on the Liverpool clash, which will be very important."

Malmo vs Juventus Preview and Expected Lineups – UCL Round 1

September 13, 2021 Enrico Passarella Champions League, International Football, Juventus, Serie A, Uncategorized

Juventus are still looking for their first seasonal win after a pitiful start in Serie A. They will seek the remedy for their sorrows in Europe as they take on Malmoe, on paper the easiest opponent on the schedule in the first phase. Their group also comprises Chelsea and Zenit.

Two Serie A Coaches Already on the Hot Seat after Early Struggles

September 13, 2021 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Italian Football, Salernitana, Serie A

Leonardo Semplici and Fabrizio Castori are already under heavy scrutiny after just three Serie A rounds. Cagliari and Salernitana have struggled out of the gate, and the respective front offices are mulling an early coaching change. The Sardinians have picked up three points thus far, the Granata none.

Serie A Round 3 Preview and Expected Lineups – Ibrahimovic Is Back!

September 12, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Cagliari, Empoli, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Salernitana, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Spezia, Torino, Udinese, Venezia

The international break is finally over, and it's time to take a look at the expected lineups for Serie A Round 3. This weekend's menu offers two mouthwatering battles that could already say a lot about the possible contenders for the title.

Juventus Exec Comments on New Signings, Donnarumma and Haaland

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

Juventus director Federico Cherubini dished on the newcomers in his interview, on top of describing what happened with Gianluigi Donnarumma and Erling Haaland, whom they pursued before he blossomed at Leipzig. The executive said his piece on Moise Kean, Mohamed Ihattaren and Kaio Jorge.

Author: Enrico Passarella