Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Inter-Sassuolo Postponed as Nerazzurri Get Hit by COVID Outbreak

March 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Inter announced two more Coronavirus cases Thursday and that all teams activities have been suspended by the local health officials until Monday. As a result, Saturday’s match against Sassuolo can not take place and will be rescheduled.

Former Napoli Striker Arkadius Milik Hints at Juventus Move in Interview

March 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market, Uncategorized

Arkadiusz Milik is enjoying his time at Olympique Marseille, but his stay in Ligue 1 might be short given a €12M release clause in his contract. The striker was asked about a possible move to Juventus in an interview. He has scored 4 times in 7 matches in France.

All Serie A Clubs Crash Out of Champions League Before Quarterfinals

March 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Champions League, Inter, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

For the first time in four years, no Serie A team made it past the Round of 16 of the Champions League. It had not happened since 2015/2016. Inter were eliminated in the group stage, Juventus, Atalanta and Lazio in the first step of the elimination phase at the hands of Porto, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

Milan Recover Some Pieces for Second Leg Against Manchester United

March 17, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Europa League, Italian Football, Manchester United, Serie A

Milan and Manchester United will be in better shape heading into Thursday’s return leg of the Europa League Round of 16, although the Rossoneri still have some question marks on the injury front. Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Ismael Bennacer are available after missing time with thigh problems, while Ante Rebic, Davide Calabria, Rafael Leao and Ante Rebic will be late calls.

Crystal Palace Interested in Two Serie A Attacking Midfielders

March 17, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Crystal Palace have set their eyes onto two talented Serie A midfielders: Sampdoria’s Mikkel Damsgaard and Sassuolo’s Filip Djuricic. The club has inquired about them through intermediaries ahead of possible bids in the summer.

Milan and Napoli Set to Duel for Barcelona Fullback Junior Firpo

March 17, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Milan made a serious attempt to sign Junior Firpo in January, but they had to postpone their pursuit due to personal problems. In the summer, they are set to face some competition from Napoli, which are also interested the Barcelona fullback.

Juventus Transfer Market Plans Revealed as Team Plots Major Changes

March 17, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market, Uncategorized

Juventus will have to balance technical needs and the worsening finances in the summer, but they intend to make an addition in every role in the summer. The plan will lead to few high-profile departures, but the management has clear ideas about the targets.

Lazio Increasingly Likely to Get Penalized for COVID-related Violations

March 16, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Torino

Lazio were granted a ten-day postponement in today’s hearing on the trail for infractions of the COVID-19 protocols. However, it is likely that they will lose some points in the standings as form of punishment. Lazio’s doctors Ivo Pulcini and Fabio Rodia and president Claudio Lotito are on the stand for six possible violations of the safety and health regulations about the Coronavirus pandemic.

Juventus Looking to Offload Players Before Bidding for Manuel Locatelli

March 16, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester City, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Juventus have long coveted Sassuolo breakout star Manuel Locatelli, but have to make some sales to finance the acquisition in the summer. The two likeliest candidates to leave are Aaron Ramsey and Adrien Rabiot, who joined the club two years ago on free transfers, but whose wages are quite cumbersome.

Robin Gosens Discusses Manchester City and Juventus Interest

March 16, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester City, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Robin Gosens has been routinely linked to top teams due to his impressive performances over the past two campaigns. He was been asked about the interest coming in particular from Manchester City and Juventus in a recent interview.

Milan Star Zlatan Ibrahimovic Poised for Swedish National Team Return

March 16, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Euro 2020, European Championships 2020, Italian Football, Serie A

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will resume playing with Sweden five years removed from his last appearance with the national team. The Milan striker, who is nursing a thigh injury, has received an advance notice that he will be called up for matches against Georgia, Kosovo and Estonia.

Suarez has been linked with several clubs, including MLS outfit Inter Miami and Serie A top dogs Juventus, but it is River Plate who look likely contenders.

Suarez Recounts Juventus Talks in Leaked Interrogation on Bogus Test

March 15, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Uncategorized

While the investigation on the bogus citizenship test by Luis Suarez is ongoing, with some Juventus executives under scrutiny, the memo of his interrogation got leaked. The striker confirmed to have received a model of the exam beforehand and described his contacts with Juventus executives.

Author: Enrico Passarella