Luke Phelps, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Four Juventus Players That Andrea Pirlo Needs To Sell

August 29, 2020 Luke Phelps Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Uncategorized

Pirlo is the new Juventus manager, and the club could be about to undergo one of their most drastic revamps in modern times. The shift from Sarri to Pirlo signifies a new era at the club - Sarri was a stop-gap, a test to see how well the Italian would fare with the Champions. In fairness, he won the league, but only narrowly, and doing so playing rather bleak football.

Milan to Close In On Ibra Deal. Could He Lead Them to Glory?

August 28, 2020 Luke Phelps AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

The Swede turns 39 in October, but after a short and stunning return to Serie A, the Rossoneri are ready for another year of Zlatan. Seven years after leaving Milan, Zlatan would return after a prosperous stint out in the States. In 58 MLS, Ibrahimovic scored 53 goals - proving that he's still capable of what he's long been known for.

Five Overseas Players That Lazio Could Sign This Summer

August 27, 2020 Luke Phelps Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Simone Inzaghi's side were competing with the likes of Juventus and Inter Milan throughout the campaign. They looked good for the title race but then the football stopped, and when it restarted, Lazio just weren't the same. Of their remaining 12 Serie A games, Lazio lost six of those, winning just five and seeing themselves finish in 4th-place of the Serie A table.

Five Players Who Are On Inter’s Transfer Market Radar

August 24, 2020 Luke Phelps Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Inter had a fine finish to the Serie A season as Antonio Conte's squad managed to take the title race right down to the wire. Regardless of what would be Conte's future, Inter are already scouring the market, and they'll no doubt be recruiting from the Premier League again - so here are five overseas players that are rumored to be on their radar.

Five Overseas Players That Milan Are Monitoring Closely

August 22, 2020 Luke Phelps AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Milan fans will be heading into the 2020-21 season in high hopes. With European football to look forward to as well, their confirmed coach Stefano Pioli will no doubt need a few new players from this month's market session already. Here are five overseas names that the Rossoneri have reportedly been looking at to strengthen their squad.

Europa League Final Preview: Sevilla Meet Inter as Conte Vows For Glory

August 20, 2020 Luke Phelps Assi di Coppe, Europa League, European Cups, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Inter meet Spanish outfit Sevilla at the RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne on Friday night, in the belated final of the 2020 Europa League. Looking back towards the start of the year, it's amazing that we're even looking forward to a Europa League Final. Inter and Sevilla will go head-to-head as Antonio Conte vows for silverware in his first season with the Nerazzurri.

Five Free Agents That Milan Could Sign This Summer

August 15, 2020 Luke Phelps AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market One comment

The Rossoneri are heading into the 2020-21 season under Stefano Pioli after a managerial U-turn. The stage was set for Ralf Rangnick to join Milan, but after a series of disputes between him and the club regarding his role, he will no longer come in. Pioli's side finished the season strongly, but will they be bringing in any free agents this summer? Here’s 5 that could happen.

Four Serie A Prospects Andrea Pirlo Could Bring To Juventus

August 14, 2020 Luke Phelps Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Andrea Pirlo has been installed as the new Juventus boss, but who might he be looking to bring in over the summer? Many expect a clearout at the club and many high-earning players will make way for some new, hopefully much younger blood. Here we take a look at four Serie A prospects that Pirlo could look to bring in over the summer.

Bayern Breeze Past Chelsea To Book Barcelona Quarter-Final

August 8, 2020 Luke Phelps Assi di Coppe, Bayern Munich, Champions League, Chelsea, European Cups

Chelsea went into tonight's Champions League game in Germany with a 3-0 aggregate deficit. Frank Lampard on the back of last week's FA Cup disappointment was hoping for a "miracle" in Munich, but his side produced quite the opposite. Bayern were ahead on 10 minutes already and closed on a 4-1 score to book a Quarter-Final game against Barcelona.

Man City Book UCL Quarter-Finals With Convincing Win Over Real

August 8, 2020 Luke Phelps Assi di Coppe, Champions League, European Cups, Manchester City, Real Madrid

Manchester City booked a place in the Champions League Quarter-Finals on Friday night with a convincing win over Real Madrid. Both teams lined up for their first European outings since February. A red hot day in the UK saw both sides slowing down ever so slightly, but the goals soon came, with Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus securing City's win.

Five Free Agents That Inter Could Sign This Summer

August 6, 2020 Luke Phelps Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Antonio Conte in his first season at Inter guided the club to a commendable 2nd-place finish, missing out on the title by just a point to Juve. As teams prepare for the 2020-21 Serie A campaign, they'll be looking into the market for some bargains. Inter may well look towards England again this summer, and here we look at five free agents whom Conte could bring to Milano.

Five Free Agents That Juventus Could Sign This Summer

August 4, 2020 Luke Phelps Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Juventus won the Serie A title in the end, but it wasn't without its challenges. Maurizio Sarri's side were pushed to the very end by Inter who only finished a point behind the Old Lady. He'll no doubt have to bolster his squad with depth and class to ensure he can win the Scudetto once again. Here we take a look at five free agents that Juve could sign this summer.

Author: Luke Phelps