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Tijjani Reijnders Hails Milan After Lecce Win

April 6, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

Milan strolled to a 3-0 home win against 10-man Lecce on Saturday afternoon, temporarily reducing the gap on Serie A leaders Inter to 11 points. Stefano Pioli's side laid the foundation for a fifth consecutive league win with a first-half blitz, netting two unanswered goals within the opening 20 minutes.

Roma have yet to decide whether to keep Leonardo Spinazzola, whose contract is expiring, and have earmarked Antonino Gallo as a potential replacement.

Roma Keen on Lecce Fullback to Succeed Spinazzola

April 3, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Lecce, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma have yet to decide whether to keep Leonardo Spinazzola, whose contract is expiring, and have earmarked Antonino Gallo as a potential replacement. The fullback had a stellar performance against them in the most recent round.

Mile Svilar has been impressive since becoming the Roma starter. Despite the club’s intention to rely on him, a couple of problems stand in the way.

Roma’s Financial Needs Threaten Young Goalie’s Future

March 27, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lecce, Monza, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Mile Svilar has been impressive since supplanting Rui Patricio as the Roma starter. However, despite the club’s intention to rely on him going forward, a couple of problems stand in the way of such a proposition. The goalie must be rewarded with a new contract.

Lecce have officially chosen Luca Gotti to replace Roberto D’Aversa. The management picked him up over Leonardo Semplici in the duel to fill their opening.

Lecce Hand the Reins to Gotti After Firing D’Aversa

March 13, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Lecce, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Lecce have officially chosen Luca Gotti to replace Roberto D’Aversa. The management picked him up over Leonardo Semplici. On top of a lengthy slump, a skirmish with Thomas Henry after the final whistle versus Verona did their previous boss in.

Lecce have decided to relieve Roberto D’Aversa of his duties following a series of poor results and a regrettable incident at the end of Lecce-Verona.

Lecce Ax D’Aversa After an Altercation with an Opponent

March 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Lecce, Serie A

Lecce have decided to relieve Roberto D’Aversa of his duties following a series of poor results and a regrettable incident at the end of Lecce-Hellas Verona, where the coach headbutted opposing striker Thomas Henry, or came very close to it.

Lautaro Martinez will lead the charge for Inter as they host Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night, but he could have been on the other side of the fence

Serie A Spotlight: Lautaro for History, Dusan on Fire & More

February 26, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Inter, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

While Serie A Matchday 26 is not over yet, with Roma taking on Torino in Monday's fixture, it's time to take stock of another remarkable weekend in the Italian elite society. From Dusan Vlahovic's red-hot form to Lautaro Martinez's record-breaking campaign, we'll walk you through the highlight moments.

Inter and Lautaro Martinez expressed their desire to reach an agreement on a contract extension in the last few weeks.

Inter Talisman Latuaro Martinez Tipped for Serie A Folklore

February 25, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Inter manager Simone Inzaghi has compared Lautaro Martinez's sterling form in Serie A with Ciro Immobile's during his time at Lazio. The free-firing Argentine forward embraced the spotlight as Nerazzurri thrashed Lecce 4-0 to re-establish an 11-point cushion at the table's summit.

Inter touched base with Alejandro Camano, the agent of Lautaro Martinez, as their officials traveled to Madrid for the return leg versus Atleti.

Inter Player Ratings vs Lecce: Lautaro on Another Planet

February 25, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Inter maintained a 100% start to the new calendar year with an emphatic 4-0 victory against Serie A minnows Lecce on Sunday. A dominant performance at Stadio Via del Mare restored Nerazzurri's nine-point lead at the table's summit, bringing them one step closer to a landmark 20th Scudetto.

Last year's Champions Leaugue finalists have shown that they mean business as Inter secured all three points in a solid 2-0 win against Monza

Inter Off to Lecce to Maintain Serie A Dream Target

February 25, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Runaway Serie A leaders Inter head to Stadio Via del Mare to take on mid-table Lecce on Sunday, looking to uphold their perfect record in 2024. Simone Inzaghi's high-flyers are on the verge of lifting their 20th Scudetto after finishing the previous round nine points clear of second-placed Juventus with a game in hand.

Patrick Dorgu scored his first Serie A goal last week, capping off Lecce’s comeback versus Fiorentina, and he had drawn interest from Milan in January

Lecce Repelled Milan Advances for Prodigious Fullback

February 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lecce, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Patrick Dorgu scored his first Serie A goal last week, capping off Lecce’s comeback versus Fiorentina, and he had drawn interest from Milan in January, but the Salentini refused to negotiate his departure. He has appeared 21 times so far, mostly off the bench.

Ismael Bennacer and Houssem Aouar will report back to Milan and Roma later this week following Algeria's elimination from AFCON.

Milan and Roma Midfielders Returning from AFCON Early

January 24, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Milan and Roma will welcome back two midfielders from international duties earlier than expected, as Algeria have been eliminated from AFCON in the group stage, which means that Ismael Bennacer and Houssem Aoaur will head back to Italy later this week,

While the Juventus management is hard at work to find a new midfielder, coach Massimiliano Allegri isn’t so eager to bring in new players despite.

Max Allegri Puts Juventus in Scudetto Frace After Landmark Win

January 22, 2024 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

High-flying Juventus put minnows Lecce to the sword on Sunday night, posting a comprehensive 3-0 win at Stadio Via del Mare. It was Massimiliano Allegri's 300th victory in Serie A.

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