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

January 14, 2026 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Lecce, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Serie A pacesetters Inter return to action tonight as they entertain relegation-threatened Lecce at Stadio San Siro. Cristian Chivu’s side will be out to make amends for Sunday’s home draw against Napoli.

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

August 29, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Lecce, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Friday's Serie A action caps off at Stadio Via del Mare as Lecce and Milan face each other in a 'David vs Goliath' clash. Following a dreadful round-one loss to newly promoted Cremonese, the Rossoneri travel south, seeking their first points of the season.

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.

Igor Tudor and Juventus are set for a crunch match with Lazio on Saturday, with which the coach had an intense spell last season.

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

May 23, 2025 Marko Vrakela Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Venezia

Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo forms the backdrop for a 'make or break' final-day Serie A showdown between Venezia and Juventus. Though the reasons are different, the goal is the same - take three points or wave goodbye to your seasonal goals.

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

April 25, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Venezia

Venezia's Serie A survival is potentially on the line as they meet mid-table Milan in a 'make or break' contest at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo. Sunday's league action gets underway at 12.30 CET, with Eusebio Di Francesco's charges seeking three improbable points against more esteemed rivals.

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

January 12, 2025 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Venezia One comment

Having returned from Saudi Arabia heartbroken, defending Serie A champions Inter head to Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo to meet Venezia. Sunday's encounter in Veneto has all the makings of a 'David vs Goliath' clash.

Venezia Boss Hails Roma Fans Ahead of Sunday Fixture

September 28, 2024 Marko Vrakela Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Venezia

Venezia coach Eusebio Di Francesco recalls his time at Roma and hails Roman fans ahead of Sunday's clash at the Stadio Olimpico. The 55-year-old has stuttered at the beginning of his mandate at Stadio Pier Luigi Penso and will look to atone in the capital.

It's redemption time for out-of-sorts Milan as they re-embrace their Serie A duties on Saturday when they host newly-promoted Venezia to San Siro

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

September 13, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Venezia

It's redemption time for out-of-sorts Milan as they re-embrace their Serie A duties on Saturday when they host newly-promoted Venezia to San Siro. Both teams head into round four in hot pursuit of their first league victory of the 2024/25 season.

The final four Italian teams, Torino, Cagliari, Empoli, and Venezia, still without a coach have found their man. The respective announcements are coming.

Last Four Serie A Bench Openings Set to Be Filled Soon

June 19, 2024 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Empoli, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Torino, Venezia

The final four Italian teams, Torino, Cagliari, Empoli, and Venezia, still without a coach have all found their man. The respective announcements will arrive in the coming days. A couple of those had to negotiate to get their candidate out of his contract.

Torino tried to take a peek at what Roma were preparing ahead of Monday’s clash. Their match analyst Michele Orecchio was caught watching their Sunday practice

Roma Boss De Rossi Sends Heartwarming Message to Di Francesco

May 27, 2024 Marko Vrakela Empoli, Frosinone, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Roma could've done Frosinone a massive favor in the Serie A season finale, but Empoli grabbed a last-gasp winner at the Carlo Castellani. Mbaye Niang's 93rd-minute winner inspired the Tuscan outfit to an all-important 2-1 win against the Giallorossi, handing Gli Azzurri a survival at the expense of the Canaries.

As widely anticipated, Serie A will have five teams in the Champions League next season thanks to Atalanta and Fiorentina advancing.

Frosinone Relegated to Serie B After Nerve-Shredding Season Finale

May 26, 2024 Marko Vrakela Empoli, Frosinone, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Udinese

Mbaye Niang became the enemy No. 1 for Frosinone fans after his stoppage-time winner condemned their side to Serie A relegation. It's fair to say Eusebio Di Francesco's team failed to hold up their end of the bargain, succumbing to a 1-0 home defeat to Udinese on the final day.

Preview: Frosinone vs Inter – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

May 8, 2024 Marko Vrakela Frosinone, Inter, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Stadio Benito Stirpe sets the stage for a sixth top-flight meeting between relegation-battling Frosinone and new Serie A champions Inter. Avoiding defeat on Friday would go a long way to boosting the home side's elite status, with the visitors rolling into town with nothing but pride to play for.

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