Marko Vrakela, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Milan have fared increasingly worse after an encouraging start, and coach Ruben Amorim had to explain some of his choices and remarks.

UEFA Europa League Preview: RB Salzburg vs Milan – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

October 14, 2026 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Europa League, Serie A Leave a comment

Red Bull Arena is the venue as Red Bull Salzburg and Milan go head-to-head in an exciting UEFA Europa League clash. Thursday’s clash in Austria has all the makings of a must-win fixture for the Rossoneri after a disappointing start to this season’s league phase.

Coach Gian Piero Gasperini opted to remain silent following the Lecce win to avoid complaining about the lack of additions so far.

UEFA Champions League Preview: Roma vs Real Madrid – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

October 13, 2026 Marko Vrakela Champions League, Real Madrid, Roma, Serie A Leave a comment

Stadio Olimpico is about to host its first UEFA Champions League match in more than six years as Roma and Real Madrid go head-to-head in a mouth-watering fixture on Wednesday.

Como coach Cesc Fabregas previewed the match with Napoli and touched on a pair of hot-button topics while attending a charity event.

UEFA Champions League Preview: Feyenoord vs Como – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

October 13, 2026 Marko Vrakela Champions League, Como, Feyenoord, Serie A Leave a comment

Como head to De Kuip on Wednesday to take on high-flying Feyenoord in an exciting UEFA Champions League showdown. Cesc Fabregas’ side will be out to build on their superb debut at Europe’s top table.

Napoli haven’t commenced the season in the best of ways, but they aren’t at the point where they are considering axing Massimiliano Allegri.

UEFA Champions League Preview: Villarreal vs Napoli – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

October 12, 2026 Marko Vrakela Champions League, Napoli, Serie A, Villarreal Leave a comment

Estadio de la Cerámica forms the backdrop for a high-stakes UEFA Champions League clash between Villarreal and Napoli. Both teams desperately need points after suffering defeats at the start of this season’s league phase.

Lautaro Martinez snapped out of his slump against Cagliari in the last match of 2024 and will be hoping for a turnaround in tandem with Marcus Thuram.

UEFA Champions League Preview: Inter vs Club Brugge – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

October 12, 2026 Marko Vrakela Champions League, Club Brugge, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027 Leave a comment

Stadio Giuseppe Meazza is the venue as Inter and Club Brugge both look to get their Champions League campaigns back on track. Both sides suffered narrow defeats on the opening matchday and will be keen to take three points here.

Serie A Preview: Cagliari vs Juventus – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

October 11, 2026 Marko Vrakela Cagliari, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027 Leave a comment

Cagliari welcome Juventus to the Unipol Domus on Sunday evening, hoping to extend their impressive start to the Serie A season. Fabio Pisacane’s men have emerged as one of the early surprises, but they face a Bianconeri side eager to build on two consecutive victories before the international break.

Serie A Preview: Sassuolo vs Milan – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

October 11, 2026 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027 Leave a comment

Serie A title hopefuls Milan resume their league campaign after the international break with a daunting trip to the Mapei Stadium to face Sassuolo. Sunday’s showdown in Emilia-Romagna has all the makings of a revenge-poised fixture for the visitors, who are keen to build momentum in the Scudetto race.

Serie A Preview: Como vs Roma – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

October 10, 2026 Marko Vrakela Como, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027 Leave a comment

Sunday’s Serie A action gets underway with a mouth-watering clash between top-four hopefuls Como and early pacesetters Roma. Both teams have high ambitions for the season, though the visitors look far more formidable at the moment.

Serie A Preview: Napoli vs Frosinone – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

October 10, 2026 Marko Vrakela Frosinone, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027 Leave a comment

Stadio Diego Armando Maradona sets the stage for a high-stakes Serie A clash between Napoli and Frosinone. There’s little margin for error for Massimiliano Allegri in Saturday’s fixture, as his future at the club hangs by a thread.

Serie A Preview: Inter vs Parma – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

October 10, 2026 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Parma, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027 Leave a comment

Reigning Serie A champions Inter take on out-of-sorts Parma in the first matchday after September’s international break. Saturday’s clash at San Siro will also mark the beginning of a new era for the Crusaders.

The second international break continues to deliver bad news to Milan, as Adrien Rabiot and Christian Pulisic sustained muscular injuries.

Christian Pulisic Renaissance: Can Milan Star Rediscover His Best Form?

October 5, 2026 Marko Vrakela Uncategorized Leave a comment

Christian Pulisic finally got off the mark in 2026 right on the stroke of the international break as Milan thumped Lecce 3-0 at San Siro. It was the USMNT forward’s first goal for the Rossoneri since last December and could prove a turning point in his Serie A career.

Inter finished the job, easily dispatching Parma and securing the title with three games to go in a full-circle moment for Christian Chivu.

Who Can Stop Inter? Serie A Scudetto Betting Prediction 2026/27

October 3, 2026 Marko Vrakela Uncategorized Leave a comment

Cristian Chivu became only the fourth coach in Serie A history to win the Scudetto before turning 50 as Inter strolled to the title last season. However, recent Italian champions have been unable to retain the crown.

Author: Marko Vrakela