Manuel Locatelli Archives - Page 3 of 7

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."

Juventus signed Leandro Paredes on loan from PSG last summer, and a few conditions would force them to buy him out at the end of the season.

Juventus Will Have Pricey Decision to Make on Paredes

November 23, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Juventus signed Leandro Paredes on loan from PSG last summer, and a few conditions would force them to buy him out at the end of the season. The most straightforward one was the qualification to the Round of 16 of the Champions League, which obviously didn’t happen.

Locatelli Post Lazio Win: “We Have Found the Right Mentality”

November 14, 2022 Akhil Fisher French Football, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A

Juventus stormed to a 3-0 victory over Lazio in their last match before the FIFA World Cup break, and midfielder Manuel Locatelli believes the team is now getting into shape following a poor start to the season.

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.

Arsenal to Propose Swap of Midfielders to Juventus

October 6, 2022 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Arsenal tried to sign Manuel Locatelli from Sassuolo before he joined Juventus, and their interest hasn’t waned. The Italian midfielder has had a challenging start to the season, and the Gunners are considering going after him again in January and could put one of their own young midfielders on the table.

Juventus should be healthier once Serie A resumes after the international break. Manuel Locatelli, Adrien Rabiot, and Alex Sandro sat out multiple matches.

Juventus Hopeful for Boost from Multiple Injury Returns

September 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Juventus should be healthier once Serie A resumes after the international break. Manuel Locatelli, Adrien Rabiot, and Alex Sandro sat out multiple matches due to minor muscular injuries. They are highly likely to be good to go for the Bologna game. Paul Pogba and Federico Chiesa are improving too.

Angel Di Maria will be back from his latest thigh injury as Juventus will take on Benfica in the second matchday of the Champions League.

Juventus Recover Star, Judge Issues Round Six Sanctions

September 13, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Empoli, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Salernitana, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Angel Di Maria will be back from his latest thigh injury as Juventus take on Benfica in the second matchday of the Champions League. He missed the past two tilts and a half because of it. He quickly returned on the mend after suffering the same issue in the opener.

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