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Serie A Round 10 Expected Lineups – Milan and Napoli Battle from Afar

October 27, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Cagliari, Empoli, Fiorentina, Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Salernitana, Sassuolo, Serie A, Spezia, Torino, Udinese, Venezia

There is no time to digest what happened over the last weekend because the Round 10 of Serie A is already here. Milan will host Torino Tuesday, while Napoli will cap things off Thursday in a home game against Bologna. Juventus and Inter will face Sassuolo and Empoli respectively.

Alvaro Recoba's goal to Empoli on January 25th, 1998, a deadly left-foot lob from his midfield line, saved the day for Gigi Simoni's Inter

Empoli vs Inter Throwback: Recoba’s Lob from the Midfield Line

October 27, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Empoli, Inter Milan, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

Alvaro Recoba's first Serie A season perfectly summarized the future career of a player whose talent was equaled only by his indolence. El Chino tallied just three goals that year, but the one he scored to Empoli on January 25th, 1998 instantly gained a spot in Inter's hall of fame.

Serie A teams will not sign players from Ukraine and Russia after all. The Italian Football Association had quickly adopted FIFA's special ruling.

Serie A Round 9 Expected Lineups: Non-Crosstown Derby Time

October 24, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Cagliari, Empoli, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Salernitana, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Spezia, Torino, Udinese, Venezia

The Round 9 of Serie A will get an early start, with two Friday games because of the upcoming midweek matchday, and will culminate in two great clashes on Sunday. Napoli will face Roma eyeing the best start in their history and Inter and Juventus will rekindle their rivalry.

Empoli vs Atalanta 1-4: La Dea Warm Up for Man United Clash in Exciting Fashion

October 17, 2021 Michel Sakr Atalanta, Empoli, Italian Football, Manchester United, Serie A

At the Stadio Carlo Castellani in Tuscany, Empoli hosted Atalanta on Sunday afternoon. Josip Ilicic put the Orobici on the right track with a first half brace, but the home side pulled one back before the end of the half. Nonetheless, an early own goal in the second period restored La Dea's lead, and Duvan Zapata's late strike sealed a 4-1 win for the Bergamo-side.

Serie A Round 8 Expected Lineups – Injuries Galore

October 17, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Cagliari, Empoli, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Salernitana, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Spezia, Torino, Udinese, Venezia

Serie A returns after the second international break with a pair of heavy-hitters on the schedule. Inter will visit Lazio on Saturday, while the Sunday slate will be capped off by the always heated Juventus-Roma. The League-leading Napoli will face the plucky Torino.

Mike Maignan experienced an unprecedented first season in Rossoneri colors, playing a key role in Milan’s triumph to a first Scudetto title in over a decade

Top 5 Players Who Are Impressing in their First Serie A Season – Including Roma and Milan Stars

October 8, 2021 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Top 5

While some of the biggest stars in the sport left Italy during the off-season, Calcio naturally witnessed the arrival of new names who are looking to leave their own marks in the peninsula. So here are the Top five players who have thus far been the most impressive in their first Serie A season.

Jose Mourinho Shows Trust in Roma Youngsters After Empoli Win

October 3, 2021 Marko Vrakela Empoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

After navigating his side to a comfortable 2-0 win over newly-promoted Empoli at the Stadio Olimpico, Jose Mourinho admitted he is ready to shape up a new era at Roma. The Giallorossi returned to winning ways in Serie A following a 3-2 defeat to cross-town rivals Lazio in last weekend's Derby della Capitale.

Roma registered their fifth league win of the season by beating Empoli 2-0 at the Stadio Olimpico goals from Pellegrini and Mkhitaryan

Roma vs Empoli 2-0: Pellegrini and Mkhitaryan Score for the Giallorossi

October 3, 2021 Neelabhra Roy Empoli, International Football, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Roma registered their fifth league win of the season by beating Empoli 2-0 at the Stadio Olimpico. Goals from captain Lorenzo Pellegrini and Henrikh Mkhitaryan saw Jose Mourinho's side salvage three crucial points at home.

Roma vs Empoli Preview and Expected Lineups – Serie A Round 7

October 3, 2021 Marko Vrakela Empoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Seeking redemption following last weekend's 3-2 Derby della Capitale reverse against Lazio, Roma play host to promoted Empoli at the Stadio Olimpico. Though it may come as some surprise, only three points separate the sides ahead of the kick-off, meaning the visitors could take the Rome club's place in the Serie A standings with a win here.

Serie A Round 7 Expected Lineups – Several Stars Missing

October 3, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Cagliari, Empoli, Fiorentina, Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Salernitana, Sassuolo, Serie A, Spezia, Torino, Udinese, Venezia

The Serie A Round 7 will reach its apex in Sunday’s night showdown between Atalanta and Milan. It will feature also the Derby della Mole between Torino and Juventus, while the League-leading Napoli will visit Fiorentina. Inter will face Sassuolo away.

Serie A Round 6 Preview and Predicted Lineups – No Pellegrini in Derby

September 25, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Empoli, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Salernitana, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Spezia, Torino, Udinese, Venezia

Serie A keep on rolling after the midweek matchday, and Round 6 is already here. It will be opened by Milan visiting Spezia and capped off by Venezia hosting Torino Monday night. It will feature two highly-anticipated matches, the Rome Derby and Inter-Atalanta.

Serie A Round 5 – Preview and Expected Lineups – Zaniolo Resting?

September 23, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Cagliari, Empoli, Fiorentina, Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Spezia, Torino, Udinese, Venezia

The ink has not dried up yet on the fourth matchday, but it is already time for the Serie A Round 5, the first midweek one. There will be no head-to-head clashes between the title contenders, but Inter will visit the dangerous Fiorentina. Juventus will visit Spezia, while Milan will host Venezia.

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