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Christian Eriksen to Be Tested in a New Position Against Fiorentina

January 13, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market, Uncategorized

Christian Eriksen will be fielded as deep-lying playmaker in the Coppa Italia match with Fiorentina, relieving Marcelo Brozovic in that position, Antonio Conte announced in the pre-game presser, changing his mind compared to few months ago, when he stated that the ex-Spur could not take care of that role.

Atalanta Blocking Papu Gomez from Joining Top Clubs

January 13, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Atalanta do not want to sell Alejandro Gomez to any of their competitors for a Champions League berth and would prefer the player to move to a smaller team or abroad. The Bergamaschi have not set a price for their no.10 when Juventus, Milan and Inter inquired about him as they would rather avoid strengthening a rival.

A Candid Assessment of Milan’s 2020 Transfer Market Signings

January 13, 2021 Arjit Khatri AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, The Cult of Calcio Network, TheKop Curva CrossOver, Transfer Market

Under Elliott management, Milan have undergone a 360° shift in transfer policy and have since adopted a sustainable recruitment model focused around young players who can further develop into future superstars. Here is TheKop Curva CrossOver's review of the Rossoneri transfer market signings from 2020.

Milan Advance to Coppa Italia Quarter Finals on Penalties

January 12, 2021 Renato Boschetti AC Milan, Coppa Italia, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Torino

In a frosty January evening, Milan overcame Torino on penalties to continue their run in the domestic cup, courtesy of a Hakan Calhanoglu decisive penalty conversion and a Ciprian Tatarusanu save from Tomas Rincon.

Top 5 Goals of Serie A Round 17: Danilo Super Strike Downs Sassuolo

January 12, 2021 Awais Khan AC Milan, Atalanta, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Top 5, Top 5 Goals

There was magic in the air as Italian top-flight fans were treated to goals of the highest caliber in Round 17. There were 29 goals scored across the three match days, starting with an all-around performance by Josip Ilicic and finishing with an Antonio Candreva masterclass. Both players make our list of top five goals from Serie A Round 17 action.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan Slated to Extend Contract with Roma

January 12, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

On the day when Roma’s new general manager Tiago Pinto was pictured visiting the Trigoria training center for the first time, it has been reported that the extension of Henrikh Mkhitaryan is a done deal and will be officially announced shortly.

Milan and Premier League Pair Are After Bologna’s Mattias Svanberg

January 12, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Milan have inquired about the availability of Mattias Svanberg, but Bologna want €15M for the midfielder and are not keen on selling him in January. He could be an option for the summer window, however also Leicester and Southampton are keeping tabs on him too.

Napoli Owner Asked to Postpone the Super Cup Against Juventus

January 12, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Super Cup

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis wants to move upcoming Supercoppa versus Juventus, scheduled for January 20th at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia, and play it near the end of the season in May.

Milan Interested in Chelsea Youngster as Plan B for Defense

January 12, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

While Milan are trying to complete the acquisition of Mohamed Simakan from Strasbourg, they have identified Fiyako Tomori as a possible alternative in case their chase is unsuccessful. The Rossoneri have been after Simakan for weeks, but are now looking into what kind of injury forced him to sub off at half time the last game versus Lens, as the news about its severity have been mixed at this stage.

Juventus Lose Paulo Dybala for Inter Clash and Supercoppa

January 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Paulo Dybala will be sidelined for 15/20 days because of a low degree lesion of the medial collateral ligament in the left knee, thus missing the upcoming clash with Inter and January 20th’s Supercoppa against Napoli, while Weston McKennie and Federico Chiesa avoided serious injuries.

Carlo Tavecchio Returns as President of Serie D Section

January 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie D, Tavecchio

Former FIGC boss Carlo Tavecchio is back in an apical managerial position in Italian football at age 77 as he has won elections to become the head of the regional council of the amateurs in Lombardy, the largest section of Serie D, the fourth and semi-professional division in the Peninsula.