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Lazio Set to Welcome Milan Outcast Mateo Musacchio

January 26, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Lazio have quickly concluded their search for a new defender after the injury suffered by Luiz Felipe as they are one step away from completing the acquisition of Mateo Musacchio from Milan. The two clubs are expected to finalize the formula of the transfer soon.

There were some impressive goals in Serie A Round 7 and we had our work cut out despite the lack of options: Our top 5 goals list is as follows

The Tactics That Helped Mkhitaryan Make a Career Comeback at Roma

January 26, 2021 Eduard Banulescu Roma, Strategy and Tactics

Back in the first half of the 2000s, Henrikh Mkhitaryan was one of the most well-respected midfielders in Europe. The decision to leave Dortmund seemed part of the course for an excellent player, but a period of turbulence followed. In 2019, however, Micki got his mojo back. Here are the tactics Roma employ and how they helped reshape the player's performances.

Napoli Coach Gennaro Gattuso Under Scrutiny After Recent Stumbles

January 26, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market, Udinese

Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis is furious for the two big losses suffered in the past week and, while a coaching change in short order is unlikely, he has begun to examine the position of Gennaro Gattuso. In the meantime, Fernando Llorente and Kevin Malcuit will leave to join other Serie A clubs.

Aleksandr Kokorin About to Finalize Fiorentina Move

January 25, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Aleksandr Kokorin arrived in Italy today to take the medicals with Fiorentina ahead of the completion of his transfer from Spartak Moscow. The 29-year-old attacker will sign a three-and-a-half-year contract worth €1.8M plus bonuses per year, while the Viola paid €4.5M for his services.

Roma Looking to Secure Two New Acquisitions

January 25, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Roma are slated to make two additions to their roster as they have come to terms with Stephan El Shaarawy and reached agreement with FC Dallas for the purchase Bryan Reynolds, however in both cases they will have to wait to make the moves official due to COVID-related reasons.

Papu Gomez Nearing Surprising Transfer to Sevilla

January 25, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Alejandro Gomez is likely to leave Atalanta to join Sevilla in the next few days as the negotiation between the two clubs is at advanced stages, even though the two sides have yet to agree on the fee. The player has already come to terms on the contract.

Milan vs Atalanta Tactical Analysis: Tight Man-Marking

January 25, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius AC Milan, Atalanta, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tactical Analysis

In Round 19 of Serie A, the high-flying Milan needed only a point to secure the Winter Champions’ crown as Stefano Pioli’s men took on Atalanta who were looking to extend their unbeaten domestic run to 11 matches. The following tactical analysis will break down the key playing patterns of both teams, explaining the intricacies of their game approach.

Roma Offered Inter Swap Between Disgruntled Stars

January 25, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Edin Dzeko could leave Roma in the final days of the January window after a falling-out with coach Paulo Fonseca that saw him excluded from the squad list for the Spezia game. The club proposed to Inter a swap of loans with Christian Eriksen, but their offer was rejected.

Immobile Strike Earns Lazio Fourth Consecutive League Win

January 24, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius Italian Football, Lazio, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

In Round 19 of Serie A, Lazio were looking to clinch their fourth consecutive league win as Simone Inzaghi’s men welcomed Sassuolo at the Stadio Olimpico. As expected, the game turned out to be a close and tight encounter, with Ciro Immobile netting his 13th goal of this Serie A season to keep Lazio in the hunt for the Champions League places.

Napoli Can’t Gain Ground in Scudetto Race in Osimhen Return

January 24, 2021 The Cult of Calcio Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021 One comment

Napoli traveled to the Marc'Antonio Bentegodi Stadium in and left empty handed as they fell to Hellas Verona. It was a great opportunity for Napoli to climb back into the Scudetto race after both Milan outfits lost points on Saturday. Victor Osimhen made his much anticipated return early in the second half after more than two months out.

Destro Earns Genoa Three Points to Foster Rossoblu Hopes

January 24, 2021 Renato Boschetti Cagliari, Genoa, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Uncategorized

Oops, he did it again. Mattia Destro is on fire and, since his deadly double against Milan, continued his scoring streak with his sixth goal in a row, helping a re-born Genoa side to earn three fundamental points as the Grifone beat Cagliari 1-0 in Serie A Round 19.