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Italy Still in the Weeds Concerning the No.9 Position

February 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Euro 2024, Genoa, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Udinese

A few months before the European Championship, Italy still haven’t found a surefire no.9 to rely on. The possible options have all had challenging seasons due to injury or lack of consistent game time. The most recent Serie A round was particularly negative.

Here are our Inter player ratings within the Nerazzurri's superb 4-0 victory over Fiorentina, making it a perfect run of nine points out of nine available for Inzaghi's men heading into the International break.

Serie A – Prolific Duos – Unveiling Most Formidable Partnerships

January 14, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Inter, Napoli, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

It's been a while since Serie A escaped from the shackles of the 'chess game' approach and boredom to become one of Europe's most prolific leagues. Its reputation as a tactical and uneventful football scene still precedes it among ignorants, who still see it as a graveyard for entertainment.

Spalletti Mulls Surprising Exclusion from Next Squad

October 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Genoa, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri

Italy coach Luciano Spalletti has a conundrum on his hands, as Ciro Immobile isn’t a lock to be called up for the next Euro qualifiers despite being named the captain of the team. The Lazio ace has had a slow start. Gianluigi Donnarumma would inherit the armband should that be the case.

Inter vs Sassuolo: Serie A Preview, Potential Lineups & Prediction

September 27, 2023 Marko Vrakela Inter, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Giuseppe Meazza forms the backdrop for an exciting midweek Serie A encounter between table-topping Inter and mid-table Sassuolo. Let’s look at our match preview for this contest.

Frosinone vs Sassuolo 4-2: Canaries Fly High After Raising from Ashes

September 17, 2023 Marko Vrakela Frosinone, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Newly-promoted Frosinone proved their Serie A credentials with an outrageous 4-2 home win over long-term top-flight tenants Sassuolo on Sunday afternoon. The hosts battled back from a 2-0 deficit to post an incredible victory.

Lazio will add a winger in the summer and, on top of Domenico Berardi, Napoli's Matteo Politano is also among the options.

Lazio Place Napoli Winger in List of Serie A Targets

June 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Salernitana, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Lazio will add a winger in the summer and, on top of Domenico Berardi, Matteo Politano is also among the options, should Napoli be open to partying ways with him. His contract is up in 2025, and he has a €15M valuation. Hirving Lozano is more likely to depart, though.

With Sarri aiming to solidify his squad depth, it might not be too long before Lazio sign a new striker to back up Ciro Immobile.

Four Names Emerge in Lazio Search to Deputize Immobile

May 19, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

As the Serie A season nears its conclusion, clubs are already strategizing for the upcoming transfer window. Lazio, in particular, are looking for a reliable backup for their star striker Ciro Immobile, who has been plagued by recurring injuries. Coach Maurizio Sarri is adamant about bolstering his attacking options.

One of the main upcoming targets for Lazio is to strengthen their forward line, which means bringing in a well-versed striker to deputize Ciro Immobile.

Lazio Eye Inter-Owned Sassuolo Star as Immobile Back Up

April 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

With Maurizio Sarri professing his love for Lazio and etching himself to the club for the near future, the manager will undoubtedly be asking club chief Claudio Lotito for reinforcements come summer. One of the Bianocelesti’s main targets is strengthening their forward line and find somebody suitable to deputize Immobile.

Lazio intend to bring in a young center-forward that could alternate with Ciro Immobile, and Andrea Pinamonti has emerged as a possible candidate.

Lazio List Sassuolo Striker to Address Glaring Need

April 12, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Lazio intend to bring in a young center-forward that could alternate with Ciro Immobile next season, and Andrea Pinamonti has emerged as a possible candidate for the job. The Biancocelesti have gained an edge over a few opponents in the Champions League race and will have to make their squad deeper.

As Italy fell to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of England, Mancini was dealt with another blow with regards to availability of his players going forward.

Mancini Reveals Italy’s Offensive Worries Ahead of Euro Qualifiers

March 8, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A

Italy manager Roberto Mancini is critical of the national team’s lack of options upfront, given that more than half of the attacking roster is out due to injury or suffers from the lack of regular minutes.

Sassuolo boss Alessio Dionisi hopes Domenico Berardi will be healthy in the second half of the season and will contribute to lifting the team.

Dionisi Likens Berardi Importance to Sassuolo to Mbappé

December 28, 2022 Enrico Passarella France, Italian Football, PSG, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Sassuolo boss Alessio Dionisi hopes Domenico Berardi will be healthy in the second half of the season and will contribute to lifting the team: “We missed him a lot, he’s as important to us as Kylian Mbappé is to France. It’s a low-score sport, so players are decisive."

Roma were hot on the trail of Davide Frattesi before the January window formally window started. However, everything has been quiet in recent days.

Sassuolo Chief Skeptical on Frattesi Leaving in January

December 2, 2022 Enrico Passarella Brighton, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Davide Frattesi has been linked to Roma, Napoli, and Brighton and voiced his intention to play for the Giallorossi, his boyhood club. However, as the midfielder hinted, the suitors might have to wait until the summer. Sassuolo's top director Giovanni Carnevali dished on the future of the budding star.

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