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After the first 19 exciting and mesmorizing weeks of the 2021-2022 Serie A Campaign, here are three key points we have learned so far this season.

Serie A Mid-Season Review: Three Things We Learned So Far

December 30, 2021 Julian Faustini Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Tactical Trends

As we have reached the midway point of the current Serie A season, there is no doubt that this year's campaign is the most competitive season we have witnessed in a very long time. Without further ado, here are three key points we have grasped throughout the first thrilling and captivating 19 weeks of the 2021-2022 Serie A season.

Serie A is back to 50 percent attendance, as the COVID cases in Italy and worldwide are spiking again because of the Omicron variant.

Government Reduce Capacity for Serie A Matches Due to COVID

December 30, 2021 Enrico Passarella Empoli, Italian Football, Napoli, Sassuolo, Serie A, Spezia

Serie A is back to 50 percent attendance, as the COVID cases in Italy and worldwide are spiking again because of the Omicron variant. The capacity was at 75 percent for the last three months. A few teams placed players in the Coronavirus protocol as they reported back from vacation.

REVEALED: Juventus, Ramsey Outpockets Ronaldo in 2021

December 30, 2021 Akhil Fisher Juventus, Serie A

Financially-hit Juventus are bound to offload the Welsh midfielder at the earliest, with clubs from Premier League rumored to be interested in his services.

Inter will consider signing a technical midfielder in case of departures. Marcelo Brozovic is currently their only centerpiece without a proper reserve.

Inter Earmark Rarely Used Roma Midfielder for Backup Role

December 30, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter will consider signing a technical midfielder in case of departures. Marcelo Brozovic is currently their only centerpiece without a proper reserve. The Nerazzurri might part ways with Matias Vecino and Stefano Sensi, and are contemplating making a move for a fringe Roma player to replace them.

Juventus Add Ousmane Dembele To Summer Shopping List

Juventus Reach Agreement in Principle with Ousmane Dembele

December 30, 2021 Akhil Fisher Barcelona, Juventus, Serie A

It remains to be seen what Juventus will offer the versatile French forward, as they presently suffer from a similar financial situation as Barcelona.

Barcelona Manager Xavi Hands Escape Route to Juventus Striker

December 30, 2021 Akhil Fisher Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus, La Liga, Serie A

There are reports of a fallout between Morata and Max Allegri after the touchline row between the duo during Juventus' 2-0 win over Genoa this month.

Sandro Tonali is officially a Newcastle United player. The Premier League had struck a deal with Milan a while back but had to wait to finalize it.

Milan Mull Options to Make Up for Absences in the Midfield

December 30, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan will be depleted in the midfield for a few games in January. Franck Kessié and Ismael Bennacer will participate in the African Cup of Nations. They will miss at least four Serie A fixtures and potentially more. The Rossoneri will not sign new players, but a few returns from injury will help them out.

Napoli took their men to Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo to face Atalanta in the return leg Semi Final match of the Coppa Italia but ended up crushed 1-3

Real Madrid Eye Napoli Marksman as Haaland Alternative

December 30, 2021 Akhil Fisher Napoli, Real Madrid, Serie A

The report from Spanish outlet Defensa Central highlight that Osimhen will arrive in Madrid only if a move for Dortmund talent Haaland does not materialize.

Roma and Napoli have finalized their purchases from the Premier League. The two sides deposited the contracts of Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Axel Tuanzebe.

Roma Agree to Personal Terms with Arsenal Reserve

December 30, 2021 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Ainsley Maitland-Niles is getting closer to a move to Serie A. Roma have agreed to personal terms with the midfielder, which will give them leverage in the talks with Arsenal. The two sides are discussing the formula and the fees of the deal, as they are not on the same page yet.

Some rumors and coy remarks cast a shadow on the future of Luciano Spalletti, but he and team president Aurelio De Laurentiis settled their differences.

Napoli on the Hunt for Defensive Reinforcements

December 30, 2021 Akhil Fisher Napoli, Serie A

Napoli are on the hunt for a stopper and several names have emerged as targets. From a Fenerbahce duo to Roma's Fazio, they are not short of options.

Andrea Belotti has decided to leave Torino, but it is not yet known which team he will join. The contract of the striker runs out in June.

Toronto FC Lay Eyes on More Serie A Players Besides Insigne

December 29, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

On top of Lorenzo Insigne, Toronto FC are tracking another Serie A star on an expiring deal, Andrea Belotti. The Torino captain is likely to leave and has turned down the extension multiple times. The MLS franchise have also set their sights on a Genoa duo, but they are unlikely to depart.

Inter are currently busy negotiating terms of contract for Dybala, due to which Scamacca has fallen into the background, but PSG are probing intensely.

Inter Ready to Battle with Juventus and Others for Scamacca

December 29, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus are plotting to make a run at Gianluca Scamacca in January, but Inter will not sit idly. Sassuolo are unlikely to sell another forward in short order, and the Nerazzurri are preparing a mammoth package, including a pair of youngsters, to have the inside track to get him next summer.