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Serie A Round 9: Napoli – Roma Preview and Expected Lineups

November 28, 2020 Paulius Kundzelevicius Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

The games keep coming thick and fast in the season overhauled by the coronavirus pandemic, as the Serie A teams return into action following their entertaining week in Europe. In Round 9, the key match of the weekend sees two of the top 6 sides come against each other, as sixth-placed Napoli host third-placed Roma at the Stadio San Paolo.

Serie A Round 9: Milan – Fiorentina Preview and Lineups

November 27, 2020 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

A Zlatan Ibrahimovic-less Milan will defend his top spot against a Fiorentina side that did not show tangible improvements after Cesare Prandelli’s return. Milan lead Serie A with 20 points after eight rounds and are coming off arguably their best display of the season against Napoli. The Viola, on the other hand, were nipped by Benevento at home.

Serie A Round 9: Sassuolo – Inter Preview and Lineups

November 27, 2020 Enrico Passarella Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

The ninth round of Serie A will be opened by the high-flying Sassuolo hosting Inter as they look to extend their hot streak and take advantage of the recent struggles of the Nerazzurri. The Neroverdi are still undefeated after eight rounds, having collected five wins and three draws. Inter returned to winning ways in Serie A last week with a furious comeback against Torino.

Here's our full preview and probable lineups for the Italian clubs in the UEFA Champions League Round 4 of the group stage, including Inter vs Real Madrid

Champions League Round 4: Preview and Lineups

November 24, 2020 Michel Sakr Atalanta, Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A

It's the return fixtures of the Champions League group stage round, as Juventus, Inter, Atalanta and Lazio prepare to meet the same opponents they faced 20 days ago on Match-day Three. So here's our full preview and probable lineups for the Italian clubs in the UEFA Champions League Round 4 of the group stage, including two tough encounters for Atalanta and Inter.

Serie A Round 8 Preview and Expected Lineups

November 21, 2020 Eduard Banulescu AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Bologna, Cagliari, Crotone, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Parma, Roma, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia, Torino, Udinese

Serie A is shaping to be quite a competitive battleground ahead of Round 8 in the competition. So far we have seen the resurgence of giants likes Milan, surprise packages such as Sassuolo, and proven winners like Juventus and Inter struggling to find their rhythm. Here are the predicted lineups ahead of the 8th Round and the players who are likely to be missing.

Serie A Round 8: Juventus – Cagliari Preview and Lineups

November 20, 2020 Paulius Kundzelevicius Cagliari, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021 One comment

On Saturday, last year’s Scudetto winners Juventus will be hosting Eusebio Di Francesco’s Cagliari at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. Andrea Pirlo’s men are yet to click into the highest gear and are currently placed 5th in the league standings. On the other hand, Cagliari have had a fairly reasonable start for their standards, with Di Francesco’s side currently sitting in 11th place.

Serie A Round 8: Inter – Torino Preview and Expected Lineups

November 20, 2020 Paulius Kundzelevicius Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Torino

One of the main contenders for this season’s Scudetto crown Inter will try to get back to winning ways in a home match against Torino. Both teams have had a rather different start to their respective Serie A campaigns, with the Nerazzurri currently placed 7th in the league table, whereas their opponents from Turin are only one place above the relegation zone sitting 17th.

Serie A Round 8: Napoli – Milan Preview and Expected Lineups

November 20, 2020 Paulius Kundzelevicius AC Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

The Italian football is back after the final international break of the year, and we are into some mouth-watering ties this weekend. Round 8 of the 2020-21 Serie A season welcomes two of the top three sides as third-placed Napoli host current Serie A leaders Milan at the Stadio San Paolo. Both teams have had an impressive start to their league campaigns.

The race for the Scudetto resumes and it's time to find out which players will be able to play in this weekend's Round 7 in the Italian top-flight

Serie A Round 7 Preview and Expected Lineups

November 6, 2020 Taimoor Khan AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Bologna, Cagliari, Crotone, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Parma, Roma, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia, Torino, Udinese

The race for the Scudetto resumes in a few hours from now and it's time to find out which players will be able to play and which might not play in this weekend's Round 7 in the Italian top-flight. We worked really hard and scoured the net for the most possible starting XIs for all 20 Serie A teams so here are out tips for all you fantasy football managers out there!

On Tuesday, Round 3 of the Champions League group stage will kickoff, and we have a full preview dedicated for the four matches involving the Italian sides

Champions League Round 3 Preview and Expected Lineups

November 2, 2020 Michel Sakr Assi di Coppe, Atalanta, Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Serie A

Last week's Champions League results saw the four Italian clubs end the second round of the group stage with not a single win between them, with Lazio, Atalanta and Inter all earning draws, and Juventus faltering against Barcelona. On Tuesday night, Round 3 of the Champions League group stage will kick-off, and here's our preview of the four matches involving the Italian sides.

The Serie A round 6 is upon us and as always, the upcoming match-day promises to bring some really great games, including the Sampdoria - Genoa derby

Serie A Round 6 Preview: Sampdoria and Genoa Stage Derby

October 31, 2020 Taimoor Khan AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Bologna, Cagliari, Crotone, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Parma, Roma, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia, Torino, Udinese

The Serie A match-day 6 is upon us and as always, the upcoming match day promises to bring some really great games, a few dull ones but as is always the case, a lot of events will have a lot of bearing on how the season unfolds. So without unnecessary pandering, let’s take a quick look at every game that will take place at the weekend, with an highlight on the Derby della Lanterna.

Serie A Round 5 Preview: Milan and Roma to Clash on Monday Night

October 23, 2020 Taimoor Khan Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

The Italian Serie A is back again after what seemed like an eternity. But hey, at CoC we are in a habit of being overdramatic at times so you should or perhaps should not forgive us for acting like divas when it comes to waiting for a game to kick off. The upcoming match day promises to be yet another exciting one for sure, including a top clash between Milan and Roma at the San Siro.

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