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Milan Boss Told Where to Improve Amid Rough Patch

October 28, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A

Milan icon Arirgo Sacchi has urged Stefano Pioli to establish better communication with his side in the midst of Rossoneri's rough patch. Only a week ago, it was all rosy from the Lombard fans' perspective, only to see their side collapse twice in four years.

Bologna boss Motta has impressed more than most since he began his tenure in Emiglia-Romagna last year, with Italy icon Arrigo Sacchi one of his admirers.

Sacchi: “Difficult to Satisfy Bologna, But Motta is a Strategist”

October 17, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bologna, Italian Football, Serie A

Bologna boss Thiago Motta has impressed more than most since he began his tenure in Emilia-Romagna last year, with Italy icon Arrigo Sacchi one of his admirers. He heaped praise on Motta for his managerial qualities and also pointed out one striker in the Rossoblù roster.

The 1988/89 Serie A season was revolutionary in the most basic sense, although the calcio had witnessed its fair share of glory in the past years.

Throwback Monday: 35 Years Since 1988/89 Serie A Changed Calcio

October 9, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

The 1988/89 Serie A season was revolutionary in the most basic sense, although the Italian peninsula had witnessed its fair share of glory in the past years. It was a turning point 35 years ago. The season began later than expected, on 9 October, due to the Seoul Olympics.

Sacchi Previews Juve, Inter and Napoli Ahead of Season Opener

August 18, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Managerial icon Arrigo Sacchi believes Juventus already have an advantage on their side, even before the season kicks off. He also shed light on Napoli’s chances of repeating their Scudetto exploits from the last campaign. The veteran gaffer also said his piece about Roberto Mancini leaving Italy.

Spalletti's Napoli clinched the Serie A after 33 years, bringing joy to the city that last witnessed Maradona lead them to the Scudetto back in 1989/90.

Sacchi: “Spalletti Relied on the Group Unlike Maradona’s Napoli”

May 5, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Arrigo Sacchi witnessed his fair share of great sides conquering league titles during his glittering managerial career. His Milan team of the late 80's and early 90’s is continually were given a run for their money dby the one and only Diego Maradona and his Scudetto triumphant Napoli side.

Legendary coach Arrigo Sacchi praised Milan and Napoli for their performances in the first leg of the Champions League’s quarter-finals.

Sacchi Muses on Milan vs Napoli, Doesn’t Pick Favorites

April 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Champions League, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Legendary coach Arrigo Sacchi praised Milan and Napoli for their performances in the first leg of the Champions League’s quarter-finals, underlining in particular the heightened intensity of the match compared to Serie A’s standards: "The bout still hangs in the balance. The Azzurri will lean on the support of their fans."

Charles De Ketelaere hasn’t lived up to his price tag and expectations since transferring to Milan, but that doesn’t mean that the club wants to cut bait.

Sacchi Empathizes with De Ketelaere But Urges Milan to Focus

January 23, 2023 Akhil Fisher Uncategorized

Sacchi has urged Stefano Pioli and Milan to focus on players who are set within the first team, rather than put the spotlight on De Ketelaere, who he believes to be undergoing a difficult phase.

Sacchi Excludes Inter and Juventus from Title Race

September 21, 2022 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Legendary coach Arrigo Sacchi believes Inter and Juventus are already out of the running for the Scudetto following their slow starts: "Unless they change very quickly, I would say that they are not in the race. It’s utopian to think that those two teams could be contenders in their current shape."

Milan Legend Praises New Juventus Signings Di Maria and Pogba

July 25, 2022 Akhil Fisher Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan legend Arrigo Sacchi commented on both Juventus entrants - Di Maria and Pogba - saying they are in great shape ahead of the new Serie A season and only increase Juventus’ potential as title contenders.

Mourinho spent his first Roma season getting his team together and might just be the surprise next season, says iconic ex-Milan tactician Arrigo Sacchi.

Milan Icon Backs Mourinho and Roma to Surprise Next Season

July 14, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Jose Mourinho spent his first season in the Giallorossi colors getting his team together and might just be the surprise in Serie A next season, according to ex-Milan tactician Arrigo Sacchi, who is optimistic about them ahead of the upcoming campaign.

Sacchi Warns Milan of Verona and Atalanta Threat as Scudetto Race Climaxes

May 4, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Atalanta, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Inter on the other hand face Empoli first at Giuseppe Meazza, before traveling south to Siciliy to play relegation-contenders Cagliari. The Nerazzurri finish their season off at home to Sampdoria.

Iconic Sacchi Applauds Behind-the-Scene Work Done by Milan Management

April 18, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Milan have emerged strong in recent seasons, thanks to the work done behind the scenes by the high management that presently consists of technical director and club legend Paolo Maldini, sporting director Ricky Massara and CEO Ivan Gazidis.

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