Manuel Locatelli Archives - Page 2 of 6

Milan vs Juventus 0-1: Locatelli Upsets Former Employers

October 22, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Juventus put a stop to a five-game losing streak against Milan in Serie A with a narrow 1-0 triumph at the San Siro on Sunday night. The record-time Italian champions squeezed past 10-man opposition thanks to the former Rossoneri player.

Luciano Spalletti rallied the Napoli fans while interrupting the presentation of goalie Pierluigi Gollini. "We do everything for the club and the city."

Spalletti Releases 27-Man Italy Squad for EURO Qualifiers

October 6, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy, Serie A

Luciano Spalletti has released the list of 27 players who will be called up for Italy’s upcoming UEFA Euro Qualifier matches against Malta and England. A handful of injury concerns have hit the Azzurri camp, but Spalletti will nonetheless bet on his side bringing all six points back home.

Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli previewed the upcoming Derby della Mole, reminiscing his game-winning goal two years ago and more in an interview.

Locatelli Anticipates Tough Battle in Derby della Mole

October 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Brighton, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino

Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli previewed the upcoming Derby della Mole, reminiscing his game-winning goal two years ago and more in an interview: “I’d like for a repeat of that, also because I miss scoring, but that moment is indelible." He's about to notch his 100th cap with the Old Lady.

Juventus welcomed Luciano Spalletti at their training center on Wednesday for a high-intensity practice session that left some dings and bruises.

Juventus Test New Midfield while Italy Coach Visits

September 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Juventus welcomed Luciano Spalletti at their training center on Wednesday for a high-intensity practice session that left some dings and bruises. Alex Sandro bowed out early sporting an icepack on his thigh and will probably have to miss some time. Massimiliano Allegri experimented with new solutions.

Manuel Locatelli is among the several Juventus players that could get an extension in the coming months. He’s already tied to the team until 2026.

Juventus Star Likely to Re-Up After Getting Summer Bids

September 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund, Brighton, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Manuel Locatelli is among the several Juventus players that could get an extension in the coming months. He’s already tied to the team until 2026. The management is plotting to add one extra year to his deal. His salary is in the middle of the pack team-wise. He earns €3M per year.

Locatelli Praises Spalletti Arrival Ahead of EURO Qualifiers

September 6, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy, Serie A

Luciano Spalletti was chosen to take over the Azzurri dugout following Roberto Mancini’s controversial exit, and Manuel Locatelli is satisfied at the Scudetto winners’ appointment. Speaking ahead of the start of Italy’s new era under the former Roma and Napoli tactician, Locatelli expressed his ambition on his return to the first team.

Lazio have had issues on both ends to open the season. After keeping 22 clean sheets in 2022/2023, they are still at zero after five games.

Two Returns in Italy Squad for Nations League Fixtures

May 30, 2023 Enrico Passarella Galatasaray, Italy, Lazio, Lecce, Nations League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, The Azzurri

Roberto Mancini has called up 26 players for a brief retreat in Sardinia ahead of the Final Four of the Nations League. The Azzurri will face Spain in Enschede on June 15th in the semifinal. The Netherlands and Croatia complete the bracket. The competition includes a third-place playoff.

While the international break usually brings new injuries and extra fatigue, Juventus took advantage of it to recharge and recover players.

Juventus Unusually Reinvigorated by International Break

March 29, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

While the international break usually brings new injuries and extra fatigue, Juventus took advantage of the last two weeks to recharge and recover players that were on the shelf. Dusan Vlahovic was in top form with Serbia and will look to perform in the same fashion with his club too.

Mattia Zaccagni is having a stellar season and drawing interest from top clubs, but Lazio are in advanced talks to extend his contract.

Lazio Star Again Snubbed by Italy Despite Great Season

March 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, The Azzurri

Mattia Zaccagni wasn’t called up for the upcoming Euro qualifiers versus England and Malta despite being one of the most prolific Italian forwards this campaign. He didn’t make the squad even though other options in his role, Federico Chiesa and Giacomo Raspadori, are unavailable due to injury.

The advances from Saudi Arabia haven’t broken through, as Massimiliano Allegri had a meeting with the Juventus hierarchy to discuss the transfer market.

Max Allegri Praises Juventus Display in Narrow Inter Victory

March 20, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus’ 15-point deduction seems like a thing of the past, as they rise back up the Serie A standings following a 1-0 victory over Inter. Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri admitted it wasn’t easy for the Bianconeri to muster a victory, as they edged the Nerazzurri by a single Filip Kostic goal.

Following the massive point deduction, Juventus face an uphill battle to qualify for a continental cup for 2023/2024, but many players are expected to stay.

Juventus Exodus Improbable Despite Likely Cup-less Year

February 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Following the point deduction, Juventus face an uphill battle to qualify for a continental cup for 2023/2024. They either have to score a judicial victory, but they’ll face further trials down the line, or win either Europa League or Coppa Italia. They have a double-digit deficit compared to the sixth-placed Lazio.

Manuel Locatelli has been one of the most consistent Juventus players this season, and he was stellar in the narrow victory over Lazio.

Allegri Heaps High Praise on Locatelli after Lazio Win

February 3, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Manuel Locatelli has been one of the most consistent Juventus players this season, and he was stellar in the narrow victory over Lazio in the Coppa Italia’s Round of Eight Thursday. Coach Massimiliano Allegri complimented the midfielder afterward: "He never gives up and has the clubs’ DNA in him."

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