Mauricio Pochettino Archives - The Cult of Calcio

Chelsea and Pochettino Voted Against Signing Vlahovic

September 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus and Chelsea negotiated a swap between Dusan Vlahovic and Romelu Lukaku for a couple of weeks during the summer. It ultimately didn’t come to fruition. The Blues were reluctant to meet the counterparty’s request. Technical reservations about the Serb led to the demise of the proposed deal.

Paulo Dybala is poised to return from his knee injury in the upcoming match versus Lecce. He tried to rush things to be available versus Inter.

Chelsea Looming Over Talks Between Roma and Dybala

July 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Paulo Dybala is spending the final days of his vacations in Ibiza while he waits to learn about his future, as his low release clause could entice a few clubs, starting Chelsea. He’s likely to continue with Roma, but only a new contract would completely remove any doubt.

The collision course between Inter and Roma is a month away, but the Nerazzurri faithful are making preparations for the return of Romelu Lukaku.

Lukaku Unwilling to Return to Chelsea Despite New Coach

June 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Romelu Lukaku ended the season on a tear, but Inter will have to negotiate with Chelsea to bring him back. The marksman considers his time in London over even though they appointed Mauricio Pochettino. The two talked directly lately, but the Belgian international wants to stay in Milan.

Romelu Lukaku wants to continue playing for Inter after the end of his current loan spell and is willing to do what it takes to make it happen.

Lukaku Eager to Stay Put at Inter Past Present Loan

May 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Romelu Lukaku wants to continue playing for Inter after the end of his current loan spell and is willing to do what it takes to make it happen. His camp has reprised talking with Chelsea to inquire about the conditions to prolong his Milan sojourn.

Romelu Lukaku took further tests to assess his recovery from a thigh strain, and he’s set to gradually resume training with his teammates later this week.

Three Conditions Need to Be Met for Lukaku Inter Stay

May 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Champions League, Chelsea, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Romelu Lukaku’s future at Inter is still up in the air as his Nerazzurri loan spell draws to an end in June. However, with the UEFA Champions League still to play for, there is a slight chance the Belgian could end up staying put the next season.

The whole Roma brass flew to London to negotiate with Chelsea, and they’ll return to Italy with Romelu Lukaku after concurring with the Blues.

Potential Chelsea Boss Could Hand Lukaku Second Chance

April 26, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Potential incoming Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino might just hand Inter marksman Romelu Lukaku a lifeline if the Belgian ends up leaving the Meazza. The Belgian forward has been in commendable form in recent weeks, helping the Nerazzurri secure a spot in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals.

Spurs Draw Five-Man Shortlist to Replace Italy-Bound Conte

March 29, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Antonio Conte and Tottenham Hotspur parted ways after 16 months by mutual consent after the Italian tactician blasted the club and its players in a remarkable interview. It is unclear whom Daniel Levy and Fabio Paratici will hire in North London to succeed the ex-Chelsea and Inter manager.

Andrea Agnelli postponed the assessment of Massimiliano Allegri to the end of the season, but in reality, the reckoning will inevitably come sooner.

Juventus Might Turn to Caretaker Manager After Firing

October 13, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Andrea Agnelli postponed the assessment of Massimiliano Allegri to the end of the season, but the reckoning will inevitably come sooner. If Juventus don’t right the ship in the next few matches and get closer to the Champions League zone, the management would have no alternative to pulling the plug in November.

Antonio Conte Points Out England Weak Spots Ahead of Euro 2020 Final

PSG Aim to Onboard Ex-Inter Manager Conte Despite Ligue 1 Success

April 25, 2022 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Paris Saint Germain, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Antonio Conte’s departure from Spurs will arrive as a shock and moreover, reports indicate that that onboarding the Italian might pave way for the North London club to bring back Pochettino into their ranks.

Leonardo did not mince words toward Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who accused PSG to be lacking discipline in his book: "It is not even worthy to respond."

PSG Shortlist Four Italian Managers to Replace Pochettino

March 15, 2022 Akhil Fisher Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Paris Saint Germain, PSG, Serie A, Spezia

While the domestic title will be PSG’s 10th – matching St.Etienne’s record of having won the most French titles in history – the defeat against Real Madrid most likely marked the end of Mauricio Pochettino's adventure on the bench of Paris Saint-Germain.

Man City vs PSG Player Ratings: Gabriel Jesus Finds Winner

November 25, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Champions League, French Football, International Football, Italian Football, Manchester City, Player Ratings, PSG, Serie A

Gabriel Jesus found the winner for Manchester City as they defeated Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium in the Champions League on Wednesday evening. Man City deserved their victory after putting in a brilliant performance that easily could have yielded more goals on another day.

Manchester City vs PSG Preview and Lineups – UCL Round 5

November 24, 2021 Marko Vrakela Champions League, Manchester City, Paris Saint Germain, Serie A

Etihad Stadium is the venue as Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain lock horns in a mammoth Champions League Group B encounter. Depending on RB Leipzig's result away to Club Brugge, both sides could qualify for the competition's knock-outs with a game to spare.

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