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Napoli vs Barcelona 2-4: Partenopei Wave Goodbye to Europa League

February 25, 2022 Marko Vrakela Barcelona, Europa League, International Football, Napoli, Serie A

Napoli's Europa League run came to a halt as Barcelona took the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium by storm on Thursday. A 1-1 first-leg draw at Camp Nou gave the Partenopei everything to play for at home, but Xavi's men cruised to a 4-2 triumph to reach the round of 16.

Milan will probably have to pick a new captain ahead of next season, and Sandro Tonali is the early favorite in the clubhouse.

Tonali Early Frontrunner to Become the Next Milan Captain

February 24, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Milan will probably have to pick a new captain ahead of next season, and Sandro Tonali is the early favorite in the clubhouse. Alessio Romagnoli is on an expiring contract and is more likely to leave than stay. The same goes for Franck Kessié, who has the second-highest number of appearances within the squad.

One way or the other, Juventus have taken care of the players whose contracts expire in June, and they will switch their focus to less pressing extensions.

Juventus Stuck with Bust Because of His Massive Salary

February 24, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Newcastle United, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Despite the trust of Massimiliano Allegri, Adrien Rabiot has not managed to turn his Juventus sojourn around this season either. He offered another poor performance in Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Villarreal. He could have easily been sent off due to an X-rated tackle on Chukwueze.

Milan Skriniar scored the winner and therefore is the man of the match of Inter Vs Atalanta - Player Ratings

Inter to Offer Milan Skriniar Contract Extension Deal

February 24, 2022 Akhil Fisher Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A

Skriniar has always made it transparent that he wants to remain at Inter, as a leader in the back. Inzaghi has relied heavily on the Slovakian to rescue his team out of slippery situations and now it looks like Inter faithful can rejoice at the positive initial contact regarding the renewal deal.

Stefano Pioli urged his team to move on from the tie against Salernitana in the presser before facing Udinese: “We are in good form."

Pioli Does Not Dwell on Recent Misstep Ahead of Udinese Game

February 24, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Udinese

Stefano Pioli urged his team to move on from the tie against Salernitana in the presser before facing Udinese: “We are in good form, and we just made some mistakes in the previous game. We expect a more solid and convincing performance tomorrow. The squad evaluated the last match with lucidity. We were too frenetic."

Sassuolo announced to have renewed the contract of Davide Frattesi. The midfield is now tied to the club until 2026 received a sizeable pay bump.

Former Lazio Youth Coach Sheds Light on Frattesi and Scamacca Futures

February 24, 2022 Akhil Fisher Inter, Inter Milan, Lazio, Sassuolo, Serie A

Sassuolo have risen among Italian ranks as one of the most promising teams, not only in terms of playing style, but also due to their youth management system that has produced some of Azzurri’s best young players, including Juventus center-half Manuel Locatelli.

Roma made some adjustments in the midfield in January, but José Mourinho has not stopped considering Granit Xhaka the ideal signing in the role.

Mourinho Determined to Pry Away Midfielder from Gunners

February 24, 2022 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Torino, Transfer Market

Roma made some adjustments in the midfield in January, but José Mourinho has not stopped considering Granit Xhaka the ideal signing in the role. They negotiated at length with Arsenal, but they could not come to terms. They will make another attempt in the summer, while Jordan Veretout could leave the club.

Lukaku Dreams of Inter Return, Gazzetta dello Sport Claims

February 24, 2022 Akhil Fisher Chelsea, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A

The former Manchester United striker was key to Antonio Conte’s new-look Inter outfit, helping the club lift its first trophy since the Jose Mourinho era with the Scudetto victory last season.

Is Empoli Loanee Pinamonti the Key to Inter Transfer Targets?

February 24, 2022 Akhil Fisher Empoli, Inter, Inter Milan, Sassuolo, Serie A, Torino

His contract with the Nerazzurri expires in the summer of 2024, making Pinamonti a great transfer market leverage in the summer transfer window ahead of the 2022/23 season.

Napoli have begun searching for a defender, as they are unlikely to keep Axel Tuanzebe. The Manchester United loanee has not found his footing in Serie A.

Napoli Poised to Move On from Manchester United Defender

February 24, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Manchester United, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Napoli have begun searching for a new defender, as they are unlikely to keep Axel Tuanzebe. The Manchester United loanee has failed to find his footing in Serie A. Moreover, he has spent the last few weeks on the mend because of back problems. He has logged just two appearances for a total of 130 minutes since the January switch.

Former Inter Coach Conte: “Paratici Tried Buying Lukaku for Juventus”

February 24, 2022 Akhil Fisher Inter, Inter Milan, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Tottenham

The duo now worked in cohorts, heading Tottenham’s charge for a top-four finish in the Premier League. Conte and Paratici worked together to bring in Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur from their former club Juventus in the winter.

Weston McKennie started the summer practicing with the outcasts, most of whom have already left Juventus. Then things changed along the way

Juventus Hit with Three More Injuries in Rough Day for Squad

February 24, 2022 Enrico Passarella Champions League, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

The Villarreal game had a harsh aftermath in terms of injuries for Juventus. Weston McKennie suffered the worst consequences and will sit out for two months. Alex Sandro will have to miss some time as well. Instead, Kaio Jorge sustained a severe knee problem while playing with the U-23 team and is out for the season.