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Lazio Fullback Being Considered to Address Italy Void

November 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Davide Calabria was set to make his Italy return, but he bowed out after suffering a minor thigh problem against Lecce. Luciano Spalletti has called up two right-backs, Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Matteo Darmian. The former has to serve a disqualification in Friday’s game versus North Macedonia.

Juventus won’t have Adrien Rabiot for the game versus Cagliari. The midfielder picked up his fifth yellow card in the victory over Fiorentina.

Juventus Weigh Cagliari Formation with Rabiot Suspended

November 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Juventus won’t have Adrien Rabiot for the game versus Cagliari. The midfielder picked up his fifth yellow card in the victory over Fiorentina, triggering a one-match suspension. That’ll leave the midfield highly depleted for the next bout. On the other hand, he’ll be available for the pivotal clash with Inter.

Lautaro Martinez boosted his seasonal numbers by scoring four goals off the bench against Salernitana. He has hit the net nine times in seven rounds.

Inter Squeeze Past Atalanta: Tops & Flops

November 4, 2023 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Inter, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Inter eked out a crucial 2-1 away victory over fellow top-four rivals Atalanta to go five points clear at the Serie A summit. Gian Piero Gasperini's side opened the game on the front foot but failed to take advantage of early momentum, which eventually backfired.

Inter took a flier on Emil Audero last summer, but he’s unlikely to be bought out, and they are keen on Juan Musso as a deputy goalie for the future.

Atalanta Enjoying Unprecedented Defensive Solidity

October 2, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Atalanta couldn’t find a way to score against Juventus despite pulling the strings, but they once again had a sturdy display. They kept their fifth clean sheet in the first seven matches, which had never happened in their history. La Dea gave up 48 goals in each of the last two seasons.

Napoli are in the early stages of searching for a new center-back, and Takehiro Tomiyasu is the latest addition to their wish list.

Inter Mulling Making a Splash to Solidify Their Defense

August 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Inter might use the budget currently destined for the attack to improve their defense should Marko Arnautovic be their lone acquisition upfront. Instead, if they invested in Mehdi Taremi, they’d bring in somebody on loan with an option to buy in the back. The Nerazzurri have a few names in their crosshairs.

Inter are seeking one extra man in the back to complete their defense. They are assessing a few options. They have signed Yann Aurel Bisseck this summer

Inter Eye Chelsea and Arsenal Defenders to Add Depth

August 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter are seeking one extra man in the back to complete their defense. They are assessing a few options. They have signed Yann Aurel Bisseck this summer, whom they see as a backup in multiple positions. Matteo Darmian will start on the right-hand side

Inter are interested in Rafael Toloi to bolster from the frontline. They have been looking for a veteran at the position. They wanted Cesar Azpilicueta.

Inter Earmark Atalanta Center-Back to Add Experience

July 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter are interested in Rafael Toloi to bolster from the frontline. They have been looking for a veteran at the position. They had set up the acquisition of Cesar Azpilicueta, but he joined Atletico Madrid instead. Coach Simone Inzaghi would like to bring in another piece on top of Yann Aurel Bisseck,

Roberto Mancini suggested that his choice to step down from the Italy job wasn’t abrupt and was caused by frictions with federal president Gabriele Gravina.

Italy Confirm 23-Man List for UEFA Nations League Finals

June 6, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Serie A

Italy will face Spain in the second semi-final in Enschede on June 15, before playing either hosts Netherlands or Croatia in the third place/final three days later.

Marten De Roon limped off in the second half of the Lazio game due to a thigh injury. The ensuing tests showed a minor lesion of the biceps femoris muscle.

Atalanta Lose Midfield Linchpin for Next Few Matches

October 27, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Marten De Roon limped off in the second half of the Lazio game due to a thigh injury. The ensuing tests showed a minor lesion of the biceps femoris muscle, Atalanta announced without disclosing the possible timetable for his return. The team is hopeful he will not miss a ton of time.

Atalanta intend to lean mostly on their in-house resources to make up for the doping-related absence of José Luis Palomino.

Atalanta Rethink Defensive Strategies Without Palomino

July 28, 2022 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Atalanta intend to lean mostly on their in-house resources to make up for the doping-related absence of José Luis Palomino. Even in the best-case scenario, he will miss a significant chunk of the upcoming season, but they have options.

Mancini Changes His Mind and Calls Up Dimarco over Tonali

October 4, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A, The Azzurri

Sandro Tonali appeared set for his Italy return after, instead coach Roberto Mancini elected to call up Federico Dimarco, leaving the midfielder to the U-21 team. The fullback will have the chance to make his Azzurri debut. The coach also had to replace Rafael Toloi and Ciro Immobile.

Despite a long-term contract, the future of Roberto Mancini will be at stake in the World Cup playoffs. The coach will seriously mull over stepping down.

Roberto Mancini Replaces Injured Matteo Pessina with Milan Talent

October 4, 2021 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Atalanta, Italian Football, Italy, Roma, Serie A

Italy first take on Spain in the semi-finals on October 6, followed by either the final or a third-place battle less than a week later.

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