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Napoli Misfit Ready to Swap Allegiances in Serie A

March 30, 2024 Marko Vrakela Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli outcast Giovanni Simeone is open to joining fierce Serie A rivals Lazio at the end of the season to reunite with his former coach Igor Tudor. According to Gazzetta dello Sport (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), the Croatian manager has requested the Argentine's arrival after assuming the managerial reins from Maurizio Sarri.

Preview: Lazio vs Juventus – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

March 29, 2024 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Saturday is the day of reckoning between two familiar foes as Lazio and Juventus lock horns in a high-stakes Serie A clash at the Stadio Olimpico. While the visitors' bid to return to the Champions League goes to plan, the home side's pursuit of European football is in the balance.

Igor Tudor and Lazio president Claudio Lotito have reached an agreement in principle, and the coach will be appointed to replace Maurizio Sarri next week.

Igor Tudor Primed to Succeed Sarri in the Lazio Dugout

March 15, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Igor Tudor and Lazio president Claudio Lotito have reached an agreement in principle, and the coach will be appointed to replace Maurizio Sarri next week. Former assistant Giovanni Martusciello will guide the team versus Frosinone.

Lazio started their coaching search after Maurizio Sarri stepped down, and Gennaro Gattuso is considered a strong candidate for the future.

Lazio Ponder Coaches, Mull Targeting Former Roma Star

March 14, 2024 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Lazio, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Lazio started their coaching search after Maurizio Sarri stepped down, and Gennaro Gattuso is considered a strong candidate for the future. Giovanni Martusciello will guide them versus Frosinone. They might need a different caretaker manager because the rest of the staff is resigning.

Maurizio Sarri gave a brief speech to the players before handing over his resignation and leaving the Formello training center for good.

Sarri Thought to Have Lost the Players, Assistant Promoted

March 13, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A

Maurizio Sarri gave a brief speech to the players before handing over his resignation and leaving the Formello training center for good. It is still unknown who will lead Lazio until the end of the season: “I’ve noticed that you no longer follow me."

Milan defeated Newcastle United in the final Champions League and the showing was convincing enough to buy Stefano Pioli more time.

Stefano Pioli on Thin Ice: Evaluating Milan Managerial Future

December 24, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Stefano Pioli's managerial future at Milan has become a subject of intense debate following another disappointing result against Salernitana. Rossoneri slipped to a late 2-2 draw at Stadio Arechi on Friday night, practically giving up their hope of catching Serie A leaders Inter.

Stefano Pioli will be given more chances to right the ship, as Milan are on the brink of elimination in the Champions League and third in Serie A.

Milan Might Not Hire New Coach Should They Sack Pioli

November 30, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 One comment

Stefano Pioli will be given more chances to right the ship, as Milan are on the brink of elimination in the Champions League and haven’t kept up with Inter and Juventus in Serie A. The gaffer could get the ax if the situation didn’t improve soon.

Anthony Seric, the representative of Igor Tudor, confirmed the reports about why his agent wasn’t ultimately appointed by Napoli.

Tudor Camp Explains How Things Went Down with Napoli

November 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Anthony Seric, the representative of Igor Tudor, confirmed the reports about why his agent wasn’t ultimately appointed by Napoli despite being the leading candidate initially and meeting with president Aurelio De Laurentiis: "The club was clear and wanted a coach who used 4-3-3 and took a short contract."

More details have emerged about Napoli going with Walter Mazzarri over Igor Tudor. It wasn’t just a contractual choice. The former accepted a seasonal deal.

The Reasons Why Napoli Picked Mazzarri over Tudor

November 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

More details have emerged about Napoli going with Walter Mazzarri over Igor Tudor. It wasn’t just a contractual choice. The former accepted a seasonal deal. Instead, the Croat wanted more long-term reassurances. The Italian coach told president Aurelio De Laurentiis that he had studied Luciano Spalletti’s tactics and movements.

Despite an okay reaction in the second half, Napoli didn’t manage to come away with points in the Milan clash and once again failed to hit the net away.

Napoli Announce the Return of Mazzarri on the Bench

November 14, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Walter Mazzarri is back on the Napoli bench ten years after his departure. The Italian boss pipped Igor Tudor at the post, accepting a shorter contract than the colleague, satisfying Aurelio De Laurentiis’ request. The Napoli owner wants to have his hands free in picking a coach next summer.

Napoli were successful in a difficult road game in the first game with Walter Mazzarri on the bench, as they eked it out versus Atalanta.

Mazzarri Gaining Ground on Tudor for the Napoli Job

November 14, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Just as Igor Tudor seemed on the verge of being hired, Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis has decided to give Walter Mazzarri a chance to plead his case. Their former coach would accept a contract until the end of the season, unlike the former Olympique Marseille manager.

Napoli Make Strides with Tudor but Will Meet Mazzarri