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Claudio Ranieri Offers Update on Roma Future After Genoa Triumph

January 18, 2025 Marko Vrakela Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma manager Claudio Ranieri addressed the media after Friday night's comfortable 3-1 home triumph against Genoa. The Giallorossi delivered another emphatic performance at the Stadio Olimpico to climb to ninth in the Serie A standings amid a five-match unbeaten run.

Sergio Conceiçao will begin his Milan spell with a 4-3-3 against Juventus. It can turn into the previous 4-2-3-1 or a 4-4-2 if need be.

Milan to Adjust to Conceiçao Tactically and Market-Wise

January 2, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Monza, Porto, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Sergio Conceiçao will begin his Milan spell with a 4-3-3 against Juventus. It can turn into the previous 4-2-3-1 or a 4-4-2 if need be, but he won’t start two strikers together for now. Bennacer is slated for a big role upon returning from injury.

Inter and Napoli shared the spoils as Hakan Calhanoglu hit the post on a penalty kick following a questionable call, and Antonio Conte didn’t let it slide.

Antonio Conte Delivers Damning Verdict of Napoli Second-Half Display at Genoa

December 22, 2024 Marko Vrakela Genoa, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Napoli regained a slender one-point lead at the top of the Serie A table with Saturday's hard-earned 2-1 win at bottom-half Genoa. Head coach Antonio Conte addressed the media after a dramatic triumph at Stadio Luigi Ferraris, admitting his team's second-half performance flattered to deceive.

Atalanta have thrown their hat in the ring for Morten Frendrup, who’s drawing a lot of suitors thanks to his stellar performances at Genoa.

Atalanta Going After Milan and Juventus Midfield Target

December 17, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Genoa, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Atalanta have thrown their hat in the ring for Morten Frendrup, who’s drawing a lot of suitors thanks to his stellar performances at Genoa and his relatively affordable price tag. He’s been linked to Milan, Fiorentina, and Juventus in previous weeks.

Paulo Fonseca blamed the referee for the recent defeat against Atalanta and was adamant that Charles De Ketelaere fouled Theo Hernandez on the opening goal.

Milan Player Ratings vs Genoa: Horror Anniversary

December 15, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Genoa, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Milan couldn't have imagined a worse way to celebrate their 125th birthday than a heart-wrenching 0-0 home draw against minnows Genoa. Patrick Vieira's side put on a resilient defensive performance at Stadio San Siro, fending off Paulo Fonseca's experimental line-up in one of the most uneventful fixtures in recent Serie A memory.

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

December 14, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Genoa, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Sunday's Serie A program caps off at Stadio San Siro with a crunch meeting between European hopefuls Milan and bottom-half Genoa. Both sides are in dire need of points, albeit for different reasons.

Milan coach Paulo Fonseca appears to have found a sound solution by adapting Yunus Musah to the wing, increasing the balance and freeing the attackers.

Milan Even More Determined to Add a New Midfielder

December 2, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Lazio, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Paulo Fonseca appears to have found a sound solution by adapting Yunus Musah to the right wing, increasing the balance and freeing the attackers from some defensive duties. On the other hand, it affects their depth in the midfield.

The top Serie A teams might have some big moves in store for January, especially Juventus, which haven’t been pleased by some remarks by Dusan Vlahovic.

Napoli Enter Zirkzee Race, Juventus Track Milan Target

November 22, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Napoli, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

The top Serie A teams might have some big moves in store for January, especially Juventus, which haven’t been pleased by some remarks by Dusan Vlahovic while he was with Serbia. Transfer market Paolo Paganini weighed in.

Only three teams have had the honors of going unbeaten so far in Serie A, and Lecce are one of them. Gilardino feels his Genoa have to proceed with caution.

Alberto Gilardino Bids Emotional Farewell to Genoa

November 21, 2024 Marko Vrakela Genoa, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Alberto Gilardino has waved goodbye to Genoa after the club relieved him of his duties during the final stretch of November's international break. Gilardino took to Instagram to bid farewell to the Rossoblu faithful after being replaced by Patrick Vieira.

Serie A will have a third coaching chance during the November break after Roma and Lecce, as Genoa are turning to Vieira after sacking Gilardino.

Genoa Slated to Dismiss Gilardino and Appoint Vieira

November 19, 2024 Enrico Passarella Genoa, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Serie A will have a third coaching chance during the November international break after Roma and Lecce, although with a one-week delay. Genoa decided out of the blue to sack Alberto Gilardino and appoint Patrick Vieira.

Milan don’t expect Ismael Bennacer to return anytime soon, so their top priority for January will be to shore up their midfield a

Milan Identify Main Need Ahead of Next Transfer Window

November 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Milan don’t expect Ismael Bennacer to return anytime soon, so their top priority for January will be to shore up their midfield and find somebody who could deputize Youssouf Fofana in particular, who has had to start in every match.

Like in every campaign, a few youngsters from the relatively smaller Serie A sides are impressing early. Some are newcomers, others are continuing to grow.

The Brightest Prospects from the Serie A Minnows So Far

October 31, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Como, Empoli, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Lecce, Parma, Serie A, Transfer Market, Udinese, Venezia

Like in every campaign, a few youngsters from the relatively smaller Serie A sides are impressing early. Some are newcomers, others are continuing to grow from previous seasons, and it won’t be long before they make their way to a top team, either in Italy or abroad.

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