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Torino Sack Marco Giampaolo and Appoint Davide Nicola

January 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Torino

Torino have decided to fire Marco Giampaolo and turn to Davide Nicola. The Granata currently sit in 18th position in the standings, tied with Parma, with just 13 points after 18 games. The final straw was a nil-nil draw with Spezia, where they played for 80 minutes with a one-man advantage but could not score.

Top 5 Goals of Serie A Round 18: Insigne Imagination and Lozano Effort

January 19, 2021 Awais Khan Crotone, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Top 5, Top 5 Goals, Uncategorized

Napoli bamboozled Fiorentina 6-0 while Crotone claimed the six-pointer against Benevento with a 4-1 win. However, it was at the San Siro where Inter defeated Juventus 2-0 in a title defining fixture. Another week, another round of goal-scoring heroics in Serie A. Here is our Top 5 selection from the past matchday.

Parma Pursuing Multiple Big Names to Strenghten the Roster

January 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Parma are slated to be one of the most active clubs in the January window and, after closing the deal with Milan for Andrea Conti, they are chasing after Mehdi Benatia and Jean-Clair Todibo to reinforce the defense and Franco Vazquez for the midfield.

Inter vs. Juventus Tactical Analysis: A Solid Defensive Block

January 19, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tactical Analysis

In Round 18 of Serie A, we welcomed one of the biggest games of the season so far as Antonio Conte’s Inter took on Juventus in what was a hugely anticipated the Derby d’Italia. It turned out to be a classic display from Conte’s men, who were solid at the back, extremely proficient when in possession, and benefited from a sumptuous Nicolò Barella performance.

Ibrahimovic Strikes Back Twice as Milan Ease Past Cagliari

January 18, 2021 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Torino

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is back, and is back with style. The Milan giant bagged a brace in Serie A's Monday night game to help the Rossoneri stroll past Cagliari and keep Inter at a distance in the league table. Milan will need just one point next Saturday against Atalanta to become Campione d'Inverno ("Winter Chiampion").

Milan Looking to Close the Deal for Chelsea Defender

January 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Milan want to complete the acquisition of Fikayo Tomori early in the week, but they are still negotiating with Chelsea about the option to buy. The 23-year-old defender would join on an initial loan, but the Italian club is trying to reduce the €30M fee asked by the Blues to eventually acquire him in the summer.

Roma Coach Paulo Fonseca Under Scrutiny After Derby Debacle

January 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Roma owners were extremely disappointed by the performance of the team in the Lazio match, to the point that they are evaluating the position of Paulo Fonseca, as they want to win a trophy over the next three years and are questioning whether he is really the right man for the job.

How Milan Skriniar Found Back His Place in Antonio Conte’s Inter

January 18, 2021 Eduard Banulescu Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tactical Trends

It was only a few months ago that Milan Skriniar's time at Inter seemed all but finished. However, the Slovak managed to re-adapt his style and has become an immovable piece of Antonio Conte's famous 3-5-2 formation. Here's how he worked his way back into the Nerazzurri's tactical plans.

Inter Poised to Unveil New Logo as Part of Rebranding Campaign

January 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Inter are set to enter a new era as the Chinese ownership have decided to tweak the full name and change the logo of the team, switching from Football Club Internazionale Milano to just Inter Milano. The logo will be simplified as well and will likely include just two letters.

Arkadiusz Milik Getting Closer to Joining Olympique Marseille

January 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Arkadiusz Milik has agreed to terms with Olympique Marseille, while the French club and Napoli are negotiating the final details of the formula and the fee of the move. Marseille have upped their offer and have reportedly come close to meeting Napoli's asking price thanks to some bonuses. The 26-year-old striker would move on an initial 18-month loan with obligation to buy.

Inter – Juventus Player Ratings: Barella Stuns the Champs

January 17, 2021 Michel Sakr Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

In the much-anticipated Derby d'Italia, Inter hosted their historical rivals Juventus at the Guiseppe Meazza. Vidal opened the scoring for the home side against his former club which enabled Conte's of torturing the visitors for the rest of the match through counter attacks, and Barella's strike gave the Nerazzurri a deserved 2-0 victory. So here are our player ratings for top Serie A clash between Inter and Juventus.