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The extra-long first international break allowed some players to recover from injury, while some others went down.

Milan Lose Saelemaekers and More Serie A Injury Updates

October 6, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Como, Frosinone, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Udinese Leave a comment

The extra-long first international break allowed some players to recover, while some others went down. The most notable one is Alexis Saelemaekers, who injured his ankle in training. The problem seemed minor at first, but the joint, where he already had surgery, is no longer stable.

Serie A Preview: Lazio vs Milan – Team News, Lineup & Prediction

September 11, 2026 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027 Leave a comment

Stadio Olimpico sets the stage for a mouth-watering Serie A showdown between familiar foes Lazio and Milan. Saturday’s encounter in Italy’s capital pits two teams that have yet to lose a league fixture this season against each other.

Multiple Serie A Teams Customarily Busy on Deadline Day

September 1, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Cagliari, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Como, Fiorentina, Genoa, Italian Football, Lazio, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Deadline day wasn’t bombastic but was eventful as usual, with several teams looking for late bargains. Atalanta won the Jonathan Rowe sweepstakes thanks to a €40M offer. They got more than that for selling Honest Ahanor to Chelsea. Kean, Gudmundsson, Mandragora and Fofana also swtiched sides.

Juventus continue to search for another attacker to add depth and recently reached out to Fiorentina to inquire about Albert Gudmundsson.

Juventus Swung and Missed for Fiorentina Playmaker

January 22, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus continue to search for another attacker to add some depth and recently reached out to Fiorentina to inquire about Albert Gudmundsson, but the counterparty don’t want to part ways with him. The Viola have gotten busy in January, adding two new wingers.

Roma tried to get an early lead in the race to sign Joshua Zirkzee, but Manchester United have no urgency in that regard.

Roma Strike Out in First Attempt to Snap Up Zirkzee

December 15, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, La Liga, Manchester United, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma tried to get an early lead in the race to sign Joshua Zirkzee, but Manchester United have no urgency in that regard. Plus, their valuation of the player is robust even though he has struggled for the most part since moving to England.

The international break led to the usual dings and bruises, fortunately without major injuries, but also allowed some Serie A stars to heal.

Injury Round-Up Ahead of Serie A Resumption After the Break

September 12, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Como, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A

The international break led to the usual dings and bruises, fortunately without major injuries, but also allowed some players previously on the mend to recover as Serie A is primed for its first busy stretch of the season. Francisco Conceiçao returned from Portugal with a minor thigh problem.