Marko Vrakela, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Sunday's Serie A action closes out at the Gewiss Stadium with a mouth-watering top-four six-pointer between Atalanta and Inter

Atalanta vs Inter Preview and Lineups – Serie A Round 22

January 16, 2022 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Inter, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Sunday's Serie A action closes out at the Gewiss Stadium with a mouth-watering top-four six-pointer between Atalanta and Inter. With eight points separating the sides ahead of the kick-off, this may be the home side's final chance to return in contention for the title.

Dybala Delivers Worrying Update on Juventus Performance

January 16, 2022 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Udinese

Juventus eked out a 2-0 home win over Udinese to close out Saturday's Serie A action with another landslide victory. However, Paulo Dybala, who was on the scoresheet, has cast a shadow on his side's success.

Inter Ready to Lodge Player-Plus-Cash Bid for Sassuolo Star

January 15, 2022 Marko Vrakela Inter, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

Reigning Serie A champions Inter are readying a player-plush-cash bid for the highly-rated Sassuolo midfielder Davide Frattesi. According to Calciomercato, the Nerazzurri are ready to offer up-and-coming centre-back Lorenzo Pirola as a makeweight in the deal.

Napoli Established Contacts With Ajax for Star Left-Back

January 15, 2022 Marko Vrakela Ajax, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli have reportedly approached Ajax to ask about Nicolas Tagliafico's availability as they look to reinforce their backline this winter. Per Gianluca Di Marzio, the Partenopei have initiated new contacts with the reigning Eredivisie champions after a failed attempt to close the deal in the summer.

While it seems that negotiations between Juventus and the Argentinian international Paulo Dybala are on the verge of collapsing, Inter are earmarking the situation as they are eager to bring the Bianconeri star to the San Siro next season.

Paulo Dybala’s Juventus Career Has Come at a Crossroads

January 15, 2022 Marko Vrakela Inter, Juventus, Liverpool, Serie A, Transfer Market

Paulo Dybala's career is at a crossroads as the Argentine grows increasingly frustrated with his treatment at Juventus. Per Gazzetta dello Sport, the mercurial forward has deemed the club's new contract offer unsatisfying and could seek a way out already in January.

Inter and Sampdoria in Talks Over Stefano Sensi Loan Move

January 15, 2022 Marko Vrakela Inter, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Sampdoria and Inter have opened a dialogue over Stefano Sensi's loan move to the Genoa outfit. According to Calciomercato, talks between the sides are well underway, with the Nerazzurri looking to give their injury-prone star a chance to get his career back on track.

Tomori believes Milan are stronger than ever ahead of the new season and didn't shy away from revealing his plans for the future with a contract renewal.

Milan Need of New Center-Back Amplified by Tomori Injury

January 15, 2022 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Milan will have to step up their pursuit of a new centre-back to fill the void left by Fikayo Tomori's injury, with several names on the list. According to Tuttosport (via MilanNews), the Rossoneri management are exploring the possibility of signing Lille's Sven Botman and Torino's Gleison Bremer.

Inter are eager to recapture the top position in the standings, which now fully belongs to Milan. Simone Inzaghi scolded his players.

Inter Boss Praises Hard-Earned Win Over Lazio

January 10, 2022 Marko Vrakela Inter, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Inter head coach Simone Inzaghi has refused to hide his enthusiasm following his side's hard-fought 2-1 win over his former employers Lazio. The reigning Serie A title-holders picked up where they left off in 2021 to regain the top place in the league table at the expense of the mid-table Biancocelesti.

José Mourinho talked to the press before facing Milan and discussed the Maitland-Niles deal, their transfer market strategyy and COVID-19.

Jose Mourinho Furious Following Roma Defeat to Juventus

January 9, 2022 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Roma boss Jose Mourinho has lashed out at Eldor Shomurodov following a heartbreaking 4-3 defeat at the hands of Juventus. Despite taking a two-goal lead early in the second half, the Giallorossi lost to Massimiliano Allegri's side in the most shocking turn of events.

Some rumors and coy remarks cast a shadow on the future of Luciano Spalletti, but he and team president Aurelio De Laurentiis settled their differences.

Napoli Boss Heaps Praise on Sampdoria Win

January 9, 2022 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti has heaped praise on his men's performance against Sampdoria as they returned to winning ways in Serie A. Andrea Petagna's acrobatic half-volley in the 43rd minute fired the Partenopei to a narrow 1-0 triumph at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.

Milan Outcast Set to Join Sampdoria on Loan

January 9, 2022 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Sampdoria, Serie A, Transfer Market

Andrea Conti is on the verge of leaving Milan for another short-term loan, with Sampdoria reportedly waiting in the wings. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Roberto D'Aversa's side have reached an agreement with the Rossoneri over the right-back's temporary switch to the Luigi Ferraris.

Julian Alvarez Agent Set to Arrive in Italy – Juventus Lead the Race

January 9, 2022 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Fiorentina, Inter, Juventus, River Plate, Serie A, Transfer Market

Sought-after River Plate star Julian Alvarez could be on his way to moving to Serie A this winter, with several top Italian clubs landing their eyes on him. According to Calciomercato, the player's representative, Fernando Hidalgo, is due to arrive in Italy in the next few days to discuss his client's switch to the Apennines.

Author: Marko Vrakela