Serie A 2019-2020 Archives - The Cult of Calcio

A Close Look at Krzysztof Piatek and His Calcio Career

March 4, 2022 Ivan Prothero AC Milan, Coppa Italia, Fiorentina, Genoa, Italian Football, Italy, Poland, Serie A, Serie A 2018-2019, Serie A 2019-2020, Serie A 2021-2022, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market

When Genoa signed Krzysztof Piatek for €4 million in 2018 they probably didn’t anticipate the impact he would make. And yet, despite a fantastic start, things have not always gone well for the Polish striker, who is now attempting a comeback in the calcio world at Fiorentina.

Serie A action is set for another twist in the plot with Juventus - Napoli promising to be a mouthwatering encounter, so here our matchday preview

Serie A Matchday Preview: Napoli Eager to Get on With Juventus

October 3, 2020 Taimoor Khan AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Bologna, Cagliari, Crotone, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Parma, Rifinitura, Roma, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia, Torino, Udinese

Serie A action is set for another twist in the plot with Juventus versus Napoli promising to be a mouthwatering encounter. Napoli would be eager to get one over Juventus this time around but it is not as if the other teams don’t have their own things to sort and beefs to settle. While Roma managed to expose Juventus last week, Napoli might be able to go further than that.

Serie A Matchday Preview: Roma To Avoid Another Admin Blunder

September 26, 2020 Taimoor Khan AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Bologna, Cagliari, Crotone, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Parma, Rifinitura, Roma, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia, Torino, Udinese

Serie A heads into its second match day and, as always, The Cult of Calcio intends to bring all the good stuff your way so that you can mark your calendars, clear your schedule, let your loved ones know that "it’s not you, it’s just something you can't understand" and simply disconnect from the outside world - all for the sake of safe distance, of course.

Our Serie A matchday preview is back! Inter and Atalanta fans will have to wait a little more to see their clubs back in actio, so all eyes will be on Juve

Serie A Matchday Preview: All Eyes on Andrea Pirlo’s New Juventus

September 19, 2020 Abdullah Bashiti AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Bologna, Cagliari, Crotone, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Parma, Rifinitura, Roma, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia, Torino, Udinese

Serie A is back and so is our matchday preview! Unfortunately, Inter and Atalanta supporters will have to wait a little more as their matches were pushed back until the end of September as both Nerazzurri teams were involved in European competitions last month, so this weekend all eyes will be on Andrea Pirlo's official debut at the helm of Juventus.

Who Is Sergio Reguilon and Why May Napoli Need Him?

August 17, 2020 Michel Sakr Calciomercato, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Napoli have reportedly set their eyes on Sevilla's left-back Sergio Reguilon. But who is this Real Madrid home-grown left back who has been recently stealing the international stage with his excellent Europa League performances and what good could he do to Gennaro Gattuso's Partenopei? Napoli must act quick as Reguilon seems to be on many clubs' radar.

“We Had Already Decided”- Paratici Explains Sarri Dismissal

August 9, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

Juventus' Chief Football Officer Fabio Paratici took some time to comment on yesterday's shocking news and the process that brought the Bianconeri's management to give Maurizio Sarri the boot after just one year of contract, basically confirming that the decision of dismissing him was taken before the Champions League game with Lyon.

Juventus Act Fast and Bold as Andrea Pirlo Is Appointed Coach

August 8, 2020 The Cult of Calcio Staff Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

With what was surely a fast and bold move, Juventus appointed Andrea Pirlo as their new coach until 2022. The 41-year-old former Milan and Juventus playmaker had just been chosen as the new manager of the Juventus U-23 side no longer than 10 days ago, but was now offered the head coach role despite having no previous managerial experience.

Maurizio Sarri and Juventus – A Relationship That Never Worked

August 8, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020 3 comments

They never really seemed to fit each other, Maurizio Sarri and Juventus. And the former Napoli and Chelsea Comandante’s adventure at the helm of the Bianconeri ended today as the Turin club announced his sacking. Sarri leaves after just one season where he conquered a Scudetto but failed to win any other trophy and, moreover, his supporters and management’s hearts.

Lecce Thriller Ends In Relegation As Genoa Cruise Past Verona

August 3, 2020 Luke Phelps Genoa, Italian Football, Lecce, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

Despite Lecce's best efforts in their 4-3 defeat at home to Parma, a 3-0 win for Genoa at home to Verona saw Lecce relegated on the final day of the Serie A season. The fates of SPAL and Brescia have long been confirmed but going into the final round of Serie A fixtures there was just a single point separating Genoa and Lecce.

Victor Osimhen’s Journey From Lagos To The Napoli Big Stage

August 1, 2020 Kolade Daniel Calciomercato, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Napoli announced the signing of Victor Osimhen from Lille. The fee is believed to be in the region of €60M and the Nigerian joins in a five-year deal. Make no mistake about it, that price is a bargain for his qualities and the Partenopei might have their hands on a potential world-beater. Osimhen’s story typifies the importance of hard work, belief, and good decisions.

Maurizio Sarri and Juventus: A Relationship That Never Worked

July 30, 2020 The Cult of Calcio Staff Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

“Still Not Enough” – Juventus Must Let Sarri Go This Summer

July 30, 2020 Kolade Daniel Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020 2 comments

Juventus were favorites to win the title and once again have secured yet another Scudetto for a ninth straight season. Just that this time, it was in unconvincing fashion. Maurizio Sarri was brought in to introduce flair and attacking impetus at the Bianconeri while winning football matches. It was time for Sarriball. But quite frankly that has not been the case.

Category: Serie A 2019-2020