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Roma Player Ratings vs Brighton: Job Done Despite Ugly Performance

March 15, 2024 Marko Vrakela Europa League, International Football, Player Ratings, Roma, Serie A

Despite reminiscing their fans of Jose Mourinho's days, Daniele De Rossi's Roma secured qualification for the Europa League quarter-finals for the second season running. Having tucked themselves in the comforts of a 4-0 first-leg lead, Giallorossi had zero attacking ambitions as Brighton & Hove Albion claimed a futile 1-0 win at the Amex Stadium.

Preview: Brighton vs Roma – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

March 14, 2024 Marko Vrakela Brighton, Europa League, International Football, Roma, Serie A

High-flying Roma will touch down at the Amex Stadium to see off Brighton & Hove Albion in their one-sided Europa League last-16 tie on Thursday. Giallorossi did most of the heavy lifting in last week's first leg at the Stadio Olimpico, claiming a stunning 4-0 victory to put one foot in the quarter-finals.

Paulo Dybala carried his team to victory in the recent fixture against Torino, scoring a hat-trick in a gritty 3-2 result.

Roma Player Ratings vs Brighton: Remarkable Team Display

March 7, 2024 Marko Vrakela Europa League, International Football, Player Ratings, Roma, Serie A

Roma put one foot in the Europa League quarter-finals with a scintillating 4-0 home victory against Brighton & Hove Albion. Daniele De Rossi's side delivered an electrifying performance at the Stadio Olimpico to brush the Seagulls aside in the first leg of their last-16 tie.

Roberto De Zerbi hasn’t shut the door to a return to Serie A but implied it won’t happen next summer in his pre-game presser ahead of the clash with Roma.

De Zerbi Open to Coming Back to Italy in the Future

March 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Brighton, Bundesliga, Europa League, Italian Football, Liverpool, Manchester City, Premier League, Roma, Serie A

Roberto De Zerbi hasn’t shut the door to a return to Serie A but implied it won’t happen next summer in his pre-game presser ahead of the clash with Roma in the Europa League’s Round of 16: "There is no prejudice on my part."

Emerson Palmieri starred this game week as the fullback scored a 25-yard screamer as well as providing an assist as West Ham dominated Brentford

Italians in the EPL: Emerson Wonder Strike Guides West Ham to Victory

February 26, 2024 Jack Harding Arsenal, Brighton, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, West Ham

Emerson Palmieri starred this game week as the fullback scored a 25-yard screamer as well as providing an assist as West Ham dominated Brentford to earn a well-needed three points at the London Stadium. Meanwhile, Jorginho earned a rare start playing 90 minutes in Arsenal's 4-1 win at home to Newcastle.

In the Europa League's Round of 16, Milan have been paired up with Slavia Prague, Atalanta with Sporting CP, and Roma with Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton.

Mixed Europa League Draw for Milan, Atalanta, and Roma

February 23, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Brighton, Europa League, European Conference League, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Sporting CP

There’ll be no walks in the park for the three teams representing Serie A in the Europa League. Milan have been paired up with Slavia Prague, Atalanta with Sporting CP, and Roma with Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton.

Lazio and Fiorentina searched for wingers in January, and Bryan Gil landed in their crosshairs, but they were both unable to convince him to join.

Lazio and Fiorentina Were Close to Tottenham Outcast

February 6, 2024 Enrico Passarella Brighton, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Lazio and Fiorentina searched for wingers in January, and Bryan Gil landed in their crosshairs, but they were both unable to convince him to join. The Spaniard would have left Tottenham had he found the right destination since he’s not getting many minutes.

For the second window in a row, Lazar Samardzic is likely to stay put at Udinese despite being inches close from departing.

Udinese Exec Anticipates Samardzic Staying Put Again

January 22, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Udinese

For the second window in a row, Lazar Samardzic is likely to stay put at Udinese despite being inches close from departing. The talks with Napoli have taken a wrong turn after early momentum. The Azzurri are focusing on other names now.

Napoli met again with the entourage of Lazar Samardzic in Milan at the beginning of the week, but the negotiation is not yet in its final stages.

Juventus and Brighton Meddle in Napoli Bid for Samardzic

January 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella Borussia Moenchengladbach, Brighton, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Udinese

Napoli met again with the entourage of Lazar Samardzic in Milan at the beginning of the week, but the negotiation is not yet in its final stages. The Partenopei haven’t come to terms with the player or Udinese at this stage.

Milan considered firing Stefano Pioli after their latest stumble against Salernitana, but he’ll stay on the bench for the Sassuolo game.

Embattled Milan Coach Pioli Lives to Fight Another Day

December 26, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Brighton, Italian Football, Serie A

Milan considered firing Stefano Pioli after their latest stumble against Salernitana, but he’ll stay on the bench for the Sassuolo game, which might be his final opportunity to turn things around. The brass is blaming his staff for their continuous injuries.

Fiorentina are on the hunt for new offensive weapons and could turn to a familiar market, the Argentinian one, as they are pursuing Pedro de la Vega.

Fiorentina and Brighton Keen on Touted Argentine Winger

November 30, 2023 Enrico Passarella Brighton, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Fiorentina are on the hunt for new offensive weapons and could turn to a familiar market, the Argentinian one, to find their man, as they are pursuing Pedro de la Vega. He’s a pet player of one of their director, former defender Nicolas Burdisso,

Juventus will sign Carlos Alcaraz on deadline day, while their hopes of landing Georgiy Sudakov will be dealt a critical hit due to a renewal.

Arsenal and Barcelona Defy Juventus for Budding Talent

November 28, 2023 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Barcelona, Brighton, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus have taken an interest in Georgyi Sudakov and are concocting a plan for January, but the talent is in high demand, as Arsenal, Barcelona, and a few other sides are tracking him as well. The competition fuels Shakhtar Donetsk’s requests, complicating the Bianconeri's plans.

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