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Napoli Player Ratings vs Milan: Simeone Can’t Fill Osimhen’s Shoes

February 11, 2024 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Player Ratings, Serie A

Although the visitors had a promising start, it was the hosts who took the lead through Theo Hernandez in the 25th minute. Walter Mazzarri tried to mix things up by altering the formation, but the result remained intact. So here are our player ratings for Napoli who suffered a 0-1 defeat at the hands of Milan.

Inter overcame another hurdle on the way to the Scudetto as they inflicted Daniele De Rossi his first loss since he took the reigns of Roma

Roma vs Inter 2-4: Nerazzurri Triumph with Second Half Comeback

February 10, 2024 Matteo Carnevale Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Inter overcame another hurdle on the way to the Scudetto as they inflicted Daniele De Rossi his first loss since he took the reigns of Roma. The Nerazzurri were down 1-2 at the Stadio Olimpico at half time but turned things upside down in the space of five minutes with two goals propitiated by Marcus Thuram. Defender Alessandro Bastoni set the score at 4-2 for Simone Inzaghi's side during injury time.

Ciro Immobile seriously thought about leaving Lazio to move to Saudi Arabia last summer, and that remains a hot topic for the future.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Cagliari:Immobile Hits 200 Serie A Goals

February 10, 2024 Davide Kociu Cagliari, Italian Football, Lazio, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Before facing Bavarian giants Bayern Munich on Wednesday Lazio travelled to face Cagliari. the Rossobluwere outdone by Ciro Immobile and friends in a 3-1 win for the visitors. As Immobile hit 200 Serie A goals.

Gülesin scored 36 Serie A goals for Palermo and Lazio between 1950 to 1953. However, that record has been broken by Calhanoglu over for Milan and Inter.

The Best Regista in the World? How Inter Avenged Pirlo’s Exit by Snatching Calhanoglu

February 10, 2024 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Tactical Trends

When it comes to football rivalries, the showdown between Milan and Inter is one of the most fascinating of all. Despite calling the Fashion Capital of the World their home, the city of Milano is hardly large enough to host the combined glamor of the two European giants.

Roma vs Inter Throwback: Nine-Goal Thriller with Baggio and Ronaldo

February 10, 2024 Matteo Carnevale Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

What happens when you put against each other a star-studded Roma side, coached by an ultra-offensive manager in the name of Zdenek Zeman, and one of the most impressive Inter lineups ever seen – where Roberto Baggio had just joined the Fenomeno Ronaldo Nazario da Lima? That's easy: You get one of the craziest games in the history of Serie A.

Inter delivered a knockout punch to Juventus' Scudetto hopes as they deservedly prevailed in the Derby d'Italia on Sunday night

Inter vs Juventus 1-0: Nerazzurri Put Damper on Juve Title Ambitions

February 4, 2024 Matteo Carnevale Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Inter delivered a knockout punch to Juventus' Scudetto hopes as they deservedly prevailed in the Derby d'Italia on Sunday night. Even though the two sides were only separated by a Federico Gatti own goal, Inter legitimated their lead as they were on the attacking end for most of the game, while Max Allegri's side almost never managed to test Yann Sommer.

Wojciech Szczesny had a year automatically added to his Juventus contract in recent weeks, and he plans to see it out in its entirety.

Juventus Player Ratings vs Inter: Szczesny Heroics Not Enough

February 4, 2024 Michel Sakr Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Player Ratings, Serie A

The Bianconeri only have themselves for their over-cautious approach. So here are our player ratings for Juventus whose title hopes were dealt with a major blow after succumbing to a 0-1 defeat at the hands of Inter in the second Derby d'Italia of the season.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Atalanta: A Bleak Evening in Bergamo

February 4, 2024 Davide Kociu Atalanta, Italian Football, Lazio, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Atalanta vs. Lazio was served as the Antipasto to the Derby d'Italia later this evening between Inter and Juventus. This game was a head to head clash between two rivals vying for a Champions League spot.

Despite their sides' poor showings to start the season, Massimiliano Allegri and Simone Inzaghi will be at the helm of Juventus and Inter after the break.

History Shows Inter vs Juventus Will Be a Decisive Scudetto Showdown

February 4, 2024 Michel Sakr Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Tactical Trends

Pay no heed to what Allegri and Inzaghi are proclaiming in the buildup. Sunday's Derby d'Italia is as crucial – if not decisive – as a league fixture can possibly be, and both of them are extremely aware of this fact, despite their best attempts to belittle their meeting in their almost identical depiction.

Juventus haven’t redeemed Arkadiusz Milik, but his future is highly likely to still be in Turin. The Bianconeri are in advanced talks to purchase him.

Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 22: Milik Impedes Juventus, Thriller at San Siro

January 30, 2024 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Atalanta, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

It was another glorious weekend for Simone Inzaghi's men who regained the top spot with a razor-tight victory in Florence. The two arch-rivals collide in a Scudetto showdown next Sunday, but for now, let's recap the action from Serie A Round 22 while identifying the best performers of the weekend, as well as the least inspiring.

Maurizio Sarri does not want to wait until the end of the season to know whether he will continue to helm Lazio.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Napoli: A Hard Fought Draw

January 28, 2024 Davide Kociu Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

The absence of attacking players for both teams really showed throughout the game. Napoli couldn't muster a shot on target all game despite so much possesion. Sideways passing was the order of the night with a hard fought 0-0 draw that lacked action in the attacking third for either team.

Felipe Anderson, Di Lorenzo, Lazio, Napoli

Napoli Player Ratings vs Lazio: Uninspired Partenopei Earn Away Point

January 28, 2024 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Player Ratings, Serie A

A hollow first half was followed by a slightly improved, yet still tepid, second period, with the two sides eventually settling for what felt like an inevitable stalemate. So here are our player ratings for Napoli who return home with a point in the bag following a goalless draw against Lazio.

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