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Saturday's Serie A action peaks in the afternoon slot as basement boys Cremonese take on top-four hopefuls Inter at the Stadio Giovanni Zini

Serie A Preview: Cremonese vs Inter – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

February 1, 2026 Marko Vrakela Cremonese, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026 Leave a comment

Stadio Giovanni Zini is the venue as bottom-half Cremonese take on Serie A pacesetters Inter in only their third top-flight meeting this century. The Nerazzurri thrashed the newcomers 4-1 in October and will be out to complete their third consecutive league double over La Cremo.

Massimiliano Allegri is ready to return after a one-year sabbatical, and he’s at the center of the upcoming coaching carousel in Serie A.

Milan Player Ratings vs Cremonese: Allegri Falters on San Siro Return

August 23, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Cremonese, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Newly promoted Cremonese pulled off an epic upset on the opening Serie A weekend, beating a new-look Milan 2-1. It was La Cremo's first-ever victory at San Siro in the top flight.

It has taken more than a month for every Serie A team to appoint a new manager in an almost unprecedentedly busy carousel.

Grading Every New Coaching Appointment in Serie A

July 4, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Cagliari, Calciomercato, Como, Cremonese, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Lecce, Napoli, Parma, Pisa, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Tactical Trends, Torino, Transfer Market

It has taken more than a month for every Serie A team to appoint a new manager in an almost unprecedentedly busy carousel. The picture isn’t actually officially complete yet, as Fiorentina have yet to announce Stefano Pioli, but it’s just a technicality.

Two of the biggest pieces of the puzzle have been sorted, but there’s a long way to go to complete the whole domino of Serie A benches.

Busy Serie A Coaching Carousel Set for More Chaos

May 30, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Cagliari, Como, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Lecce, Napoli, Parma, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Tactical Trends, Torino

Two of the biggest pieces of the puzzle have been sorted, but there’s a long way to go to complete the whole domino of Serie A benches. Antonio Conte will stay at Napoli, while Milan have snapped up Massimiliano Allegri.

Romelu Lukaku may no longer be as prolific as in his heyday, but all his goals have been meaningful this year. He has once again scored 10 goals.

Serie A Preview: Napoli vs Cagliari – Team News Line-ups & Prediction

May 21, 2025 Marko Vrakela Cagliari, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Napoli fans await Friday with bated breath as bottom-half Cagliari roll into town for a nerve-wracking Serie A finale. It all comes down to this for Antonio Conte and his side after they missed a golden chance to lock down a fourth Scudetto in the last round.

Serie A Preview: Inter vs Cagliari – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

April 11, 2025 Marko Vrakela Cagliari, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Inter Milan's pursuit of a second consecutive Scudetto continues against Serie A relegation combatants Cagliari on Saturday late afternoon. While the hosts chase glory at the top, the visitors fight tooth and nail to stay afloat, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown with everything on the line for both sides.

oberto Piccoli is having his most consistent season yet after dealing with a few injuries in the past. He has appeared in every match.

Piccoli Thriving at Cagliari, Names Top Serie A Striker

March 6, 2025 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Roberto Piccoli is having his most consistent season yet after dealing with a few injuries in the past. He has appeared in every match so far and has hit the net seven times, which is a personal best: “Davide Nicola is helping me grow."

Serie A Preview: Milan vs Cagliari – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

January 11, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Cagliari, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Saturday's Serie A action completes at Stadio San Siro as high-flying Milan take on relegation-threatened Cagliari. Newly-appointed manager Sergio Conceicao braces up for his touchline debut in Italy's top flight after taking only two games at his new job to win a trophy.

Lautaro Martinez rushed his rehab and will be available against Barcelona despite being far from 100 percent.

Inter Player Ratings vs Cagliari: Lautaro Back on Track

December 28, 2024 Marko Vrakela Cagliari, Inter, Inter Milan, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

High-flying Serie A champions Inter eased past relegation-threatened Cagliari 3-0 at the Unipol Domus to end a successful 2024 on a high. All three goals came after the break as the Nerazzurri posted a fifth successive league victory.

Rafael Leao will be in the XI against Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Douglas Luiz will be back for Juventus.

Milan Player Ratings vs Cagliari: Vintage Leao Not Enough

November 9, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Cagliari, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Milan dropped two valuable points in a breathless 3-3 draw against Serie A minnows Cagliari at the Unipol Domus. Paulo Fonseca's side failed to build momentum after a stunning 3-1 UEFA Champions League triumph at Real Madrid, squandering probably their last chance to return to the Scudetto picture.

Serie A Preview: Cagliari vs Milan – Team news, Line-ups & Prediction

November 7, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Cagliari, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Unipol Domus is the venue as relegation-battling Cagliari and title-bidding Milan go head-to-head in a high-stakes Serie A encounter. Saturday's clash in Sardinia arrives at an opportune moment for the visitors.

Serie A Preview: Juventus vs Cagliari – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

October 4, 2024 Marko Vrakela Cagliari, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Sunday's Serie A action kicks off at the Allianz Stadium with a 'David vs Goliath' clash between title-bidding Juventus and relegation-battling Cagliari. Despite the latter's underdog status, both teams will take the field in high spirits amid a rich vein of form.

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