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Serie A Round 5 – Preview and Expected Lineups – Zaniolo Resting?

September 23, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Cagliari, Empoli, Fiorentina, Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Spezia, Torino, Udinese, Venezia

The ink has not dried up yet on the fourth matchday, but it is already time for the Serie A Round 5, the first midweek one. There will be no head-to-head clashes between the title contenders, but Inter will visit the dangerous Fiorentina. Juventus will visit Spezia, while Milan will host Venezia.

Milan brushed aside Venezia in Serie A Round 5 with goals from Brahim Diaz and Theo Hernandez but the score doesn't make full justice to the visitors

Milan vs Venezia 2-0 – Pioli Second Half Changes Get the Job Done

September 22, 2021 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Venezia

Milan brushed aside Venezia in Serie A Round 5 with goals from Brahim Diaz and Theo Hernandez but the score doesn't make full justice to the visitors, who held the Rossoneri to a nil-nil draw for almost one hour. Stefano Pioli won the game with his changes, as substitutes Alexis Saelemaekers and Hernandez were involved in both his side's goals.

Milan Prepare New Assault on Highly-Rated Ligue 1 midfielder

Juventus Face Stiff Competition from Barcelona for Marseille Prodigy

September 22, 2021 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Barcelona, Juventus, Marseille, Serie A

The Marseille academy youth product has been the target of Juventus, more than Milan, for quite a while and the Bianconeri’s hopes of linking him up with Manuel Locatelli as a supporting regista look to be fading.

Spezia vs Juventus 2-3 – Matthijs De Ligt Gives Max Allegri First Win

September 22, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Spezia

The Bianconeri earned their first win in Serie A this season on Wednesday evening in a thrilling 3-2 win away at Spezia thanks to a winner from Matthijs de Ligt late on in the second half. Juve have had a torrid start to the season in Massimiliano Allegri's return to the club and previously sat in the relegation zone after four matches, drawing two and losing two.

Salernitana vs Verona 2-2: First Point of the Season for the Granata

September 22, 2021 Enrico Passarella Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Salernitana, Serie A

Salernitana finally collected their first positive result in Round 5 thanks to a gritty performance and a late equalizer. Verona might have left something on the table, but Igor Tudor picked up four points in his first two matches.

Sarri Following Through on Promise to Sue Referee of Milan Match

September 22, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A

Maurizio Sarri lost the appeal against his suspension, and he will follow Torino-Lazio from the stands as it happened in the previous game. He has mandated his lawyers to sue Daniele Chiffi for defamation. However, there are no guarantees the case will even get to court.

FEDERICO CHIESA DEEMED UNTOUCHABLE AMID BAYERN MUNICH INTEREST

Juventus Forward On the Sights of Two Bundesliga Giants

September 22, 2021 Akhil Fisher Bayern Munich, Juventus, Serie A

Federico Chiesa has managed to garner the attention of some of Europe’s most renowned clubs after playing a key role in Italy’s run to the EURO 2020 title back in July.

Mourinho Not Panicking after Verona Loss, Tempers Roma Expectations

September 22, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Udinese

José Mourinho previewed Roma-Udinese earlier today, urging to find a middle ground between euphoria and depression after the early results. "We lost a game, there is nothing more to add. We are not contenders for anything, just to win the next match."

Chelsea Make Juventus Defender Top Priority

September 22, 2021 Akhil Fisher Chelsea, Juventus, Serie A

The 22-year-old Dutch defender, who moved from Ajax in 2019 after a formidable season in the Champions League, has not yet etched himself as a starter among the Bianconeri ranks

Roma Eye Manchester United Fullback Already Connected to Mourinho

September 22, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Manchester United, Roma, Serie A

The first few matches of the campaign exposed the fact that Roma are a little thin at right-back behind starter Rick Karsdorp, The Giallorossi have taken an interest in Diogo Dalot, whom was already coach by José Mourinho with the Red Devils. He played at Milan last season.

Monza are big-game hunting for their attack and have set their sights on Edin Dzeko. The Brianzoli wants to sign a top striker.

Dzeko Wondered whether Inzaghi Was Drunk before Attempted Sub

September 22, 2021 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Edin Dzeko bagged a pivotal goal in the Fiorentina game, completing Inter’s comeback. He hit the net just as Simone Inzaghi was about to replace him with Alexis Sanchez. The striker was perplexed to see what was going on and jokingly questioned the coach's sobriety.

Napoli Captain Insigne Wary of Rival Teams After Perfect League Start

September 22, 2021 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Juventus, Napoli

Napoli captain Lorenzo Insigne believes this season’s title race will be closer than ever, with a number of strong teams competing at the top.