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Serie A Preview: Atalanta vs Napoli – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

January 18, 2025 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 One comment

Saturday's Serie A action rounds off with a Scudetto six-pointer between title-bidding Atalanta and table-topping Napoli. The outcome of this blockbuster contest at the Gewiss Stadium could determine the title fate, even though we're only at the halfway point of the 2024/25 campaign.

Atalanta sent Ben Godfrey, who had barely played, to Ipswich Town on loan over the weekend and haven’t planned any major move for the time being.

Atalanta Set to Retain Linchpins Despite EPL Chatter

January 6, 2025 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Atalanta, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lyon, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Atalanta sent Ben Godfrey, who had barely played, to Ipswich Town on loan over the weekend and haven’t planned any major move for the time being. Surely, they won’t part ways with their most coveted players, Ederson, Lookman, and Retegui.

Suppercoppa Italiana Preview: Inter vs Atalanta – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

January 1, 2025 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Supercoppa

Kingdom Arena in Riyadh is the venue as Inter Milan and Atalanta go head-to-head in a mouth-watering Supercoppa Italiana semi-final tie. Both teams could get one step closer to achieving historic feats by taking victory in Saudi Arabia's capital.

Atalanta are starting to consider adding a striker in January, as Mateo Retegui will be sidelined for a while and Gianluca Scamacca needs time.

Atalanta Eye Manchester United and Liverpool Misfits

December 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, everton, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Liverpool, Manchester City, Napoli, Premier League, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie B, Transfer Market

Atalanta are starting to consider adding a striker in January, as Mateo Retegui will be sidelined for a while and Gianluca Scamacca needs time to return from his ACL tear. Gian Piero Gasperini has other solutions but wouldn't mind a no.9.

Inter are wary that the price tag of Marcus Thuram is getting dangerously close to the €85M release clause present in his contract.

Inter Ace Thuram Chases 30-Year-Old Scoring Achievement

December 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

While Lautaro Martinez is scoring less than usual, Marcus Thuram has picked up the slack. He has logged 12 goals and shares the top of the ‘capocannoniere’ chart with Mateo Retegui. He might build some cushion soon since the Atalanta star got hurt.

Luciano Spalletti opened the preparation for the upcoming Nations League matches versus Belgium and France with the usual presser conference.

Spalletti Welcomes Newcomers and Praises Forwards

November 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, The Azzurri

Luciano Spalletti opened the preparation for the upcoming Nations League matches versus Belgium and France with the usual presser conference. Italy need a point to be a top seed in the 2026 World Cup draw: "We mustn't be presumptous."

Napoli Player Ratings vs Atalanta: Di Lorenzo Swept Aside By Lookman

November 3, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Napoli, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Atalanta bagged an unanswered first-half brace in a 3-0 win against Napoli to end the Serie A leaders' six-game winning streak. After avoiding defeat in his first 12 managerial clashes against La Dea, Antonio Conte lost to Gian Piero Gasperini for the first time.

Gian Piero Gasperini and Ademola Lookman went through a sticky patch, and the striker’s future is in doubt, but it appears to be water under the bridge.

Gasperini Hopeful for a Drama-Free January Window

October 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Gian Piero Gasperini is delighted with their recent results and for being invited to the Balloon d’Or ceremony along with Ademola Lookman: “Antonio and Luca Percassi let me work like I desired for the past nine years."

Luciano Spalletti addressed several topics related to the Azzurri and Serie A in a lengthy interview: “President Gravina convinced me in one afternoon."

Spalletti Talks Chiesa, Rejoices for Strikers’ Showings

October 28, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Italy, Liverpool, Napoli, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, The Azzurri

Luciano Spalletti addressed several topics related to the Azzurri and Serie A in a lengthy interview: “President Gabriele Gravina convinced me in one afternoon. I’ve coached in every division, and managing the national team was the cherry on top."

Champions League Preview: Atalanta vs Celtic – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

October 22, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Celtic Glasgow, Champions League, International Football, Serie A

Back to Bergamo for their latest UEFA Champions League assignment, Atalanta seek to justify their strong favoritism against Celtic. Wednesday's showdown at the Gewiss Stadium finds two teams in conflicting spirits pursuing an all-important three points.

As Serie A is about to start a busy stretch, it’s time to put a pin on the summer session and take stock of the most glaring flops and the biggest bargains.

The Three Worst and Best Deals of the Summer in Serie A

October 18, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Como, Empoli, Fiorentina, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends, Torino, Transfer Market

Just as Serie A is about to embark on a busy stretch that could shape up the rest of the season, it’s time to put a pin on the summer session and take stock of the most glaring flops and the biggest bargains.

Nations League Preview: Italy vs Israel – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

October 13, 2024 Marko Vrakela International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Serie A, The Azzurri

Amends for a midweek heartbreak against Belgium are at the forefront of Luciano Spalletti's mind as Italy take on Israel on Monday. Gli Azzurri bid to fortify their position at the top of their 2024/25 UEFA Nations League group against the section's lowest-ranked nation at Udinese's Bluenergy Stadium.

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