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Conte Hopes for a Call from Milan amid Napoli Courtship

April 15, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

Napoli are trying to persuade Antonio Conte, but missing out on the Champions League, which is increasingly likely, makes it hard to invest so much in a coach, plus, he sees them as a fallback, as Milan would be his top preference.

Stadio Renato Dall'Ara forms the backdrop for a handsomely-looking Serie A encounter between top-four hopefuls Bologna and mid-table Monza

Preview: Bologna vs Monza – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

April 11, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bologna, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

Stadio Renato Dall'Ara forms the backdrop for a handsomely-looking Serie A encounter between top-four hopefuls Bologna and mid-table Monza. Expectations are high around the home camp ahead of Saturday's clash as their pursuit of Champions League qualification depends on a positive result.

Serie A is headed for an extra busy coaching carousel at the end of the season. Very few coaches are already certain to stay put.

Several Serie A Benches Set to Change at Season’s End

April 2, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Calciomercato, Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Monza, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino, Transfer Market

Serie A is headed for an extra busy coaching carousel at the end of the season. Very few coaches are already certain to stay put: Simone Inzaghi, Gian Piero Gasperini, and Igor Tudor, who recently took over Lazio. Stefano Pioli’s confirmation is gaining steam.

Juventus have been in a freefall ever since dropping points versus Empoli and losing Inter, de facto kissing goodbye to their Scudetto aspirations.

Three Likeliest Candidates to Replace Allegri at Juventus

March 24, 2024 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A

Massimiliano Allegri has never regained his old fame since returning to Juventus in 2021 after his glorious first stint at the Allianz Stadium. Perceived as a potential savior following the club's decline under Maurizio Sarri and Andrea Pirlo, the 56-year-old has done quite the opposite.

Lazio started their coaching search after Maurizio Sarri stepped down, and Gennaro Gattuso is considered a strong candidate for the future.

Lazio Ponder Coaches, Mull Targeting Former Roma Star

March 14, 2024 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Lazio, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Lazio started their coaching search after Maurizio Sarri stepped down, and Gennaro Gattuso is considered a strong candidate for the future. Giovanni Martusciello will guide them versus Frosinone. They might need a different caretaker manager because the rest of the staff is resigning.

Nobody would be happier than Aurelio De Laurentiis if Francesco Calzona righted the ship and earned his confirmation on the Napoli bench

What the Solution to the Mess on the Napoli Bench Could Be

February 23, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Monza, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tactical Trends

Nobody would be happier than Aurelio De Laurentiis if Francesco Calzona righted the ship and earned his confirmation on the Napoli bench, sparing him the third coaching search in the span of a calendar year, even though at least the last one was swift and painless.

Preview: Monza vs Inter – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

January 13, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Stadio Brianteo sets the stage for Saturday's exciting Serie A encounter between mid-table Monza and table-topping Inter. Both teams head into proceedings in high spirits after kicking 2024 off on a winning note.

Preview: Milan vs Monza – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

December 16, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Sunday's Serie A schedule gets off the ground at the San Siro with a tasty-looking encounter between top-four bidders Milan and mid-table Monza. The homes' up-and-down 2023/24 campaign received a significant morale boost midweek as Stefano Pioli's side pulled off a 2-1 comeback win at Newcastle United.

Walter Mazzarri got his second win since taking over Napoli against Sporting Braga, securing the qualification to the Champions League’s knockout stage.

Napoli Fixated on Pair of Young Coaches for the Future

December 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Fiorentina, Italian Football, Monza, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Walter Mazzarri got his second win since taking over Napoli against Sporting Braga, securing the qualification to the Champions League’s knockout stage. The returning gaffer, who inked a one-year contract, will have a chance to earn a longer one if he finishes in the top four.

Raffaele Palladino is touted to be one of the main candidates to succeed Massimiliano Allegri should Juventus part ways with their long-time manager.

Monza Manager in Pole Position to Replace Allegri

November 30, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Raffaele Palladino is touted to be one of the main candidates to succeed Massimiliano Allegri should Juventus part ways with their long-time manager. The veteran won’t stay put unless he and the club agree to a new contract. The Bianconeri front office is already sold.

Napoli have reprised talking with Antonio Conte and believe they have a better chance of hiring him in the past, as he'd like to work in Italy.

No Real Talks Between Juventus and Conte at This Stage

November 29, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Antonio Conte has been heavily attached to a Juventus return at the end of the season, as he alluded to in an interview. While that may happen down the line, the plan has yet to be set in motion. There’s no agreement between the Old Lady and the boss for now.

José Mourinho won’t be on the bench as Roma will tangle with Inter on Sunday since he was expelled late in the Monza game.

Jose Mourinho Admits Roma Were Lucky to Beat Monza

October 22, 2023 Marko Vrakela Monza, Roma, Serie A

Jose Mourinho admits a 10-man Monza side deserved more in a disheartening 1-0 defeat to Roma on Sunday afternoon. Despite falling a man down already in the first half, Raffaele Palladino's men gave Giallorossi a run for their money at the Stadio Olimpico.

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