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Player Analysis: Felipe Caicedo, the Lazio Ultimate Super-Sub

November 18, 2020 Taimoor Khan Italian Football, Lazio, Player Analysis, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, The Scouting App

After scoring in injury time for Lazio and saving a point for his team against Juventus, Felipe Caicedo once again proved that the concept of a super-sub is well and truly alive. The Ecuadorian is definitely not one of the most free-scoring strikers you would see. He doesn’t score a lot of goals and, in all honesty, is not the sort of a striker you would use for 90 minutes.

Inter “Identify” Arsenal Man in Christian Eriksen Swap Deal

November 17, 2020 Luke Phelps Arsenal, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Inter are keen to offload Christian Eriksen this January, and reports claim that Arsenal are willing to offer Granit Xhaka in a straight-swap deal. The Dane was descending long before his Inter move. Having missed out on that long-lusted move to Real Madrid, Eriksen settled for Inter midway through the 2019-20 season but he now seems to be staring at the exit door already.

Juventus, Inter or Man Utd? Where Will Hakan Calhanoglu Go?

November 17, 2020 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market One comment

Milan could lose several players for free in 2021 and chief among them is the Hakan Çalhanoğlu. In case he decides to walk out on his current employers, the attacking-midfielder wouldn't lack the options, as Juventus, Inter and even Manchester United are all reportedly vying for his signature. But at this point of his career, what would be the wisest move for Hakan?

The Top 10 Serie A Goal Celebrations in the 2000-2009 Era

November 17, 2020 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Fiorentina, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Palermo, Parma, Roma, Serie A

It's the second part of The Cult of Calcio's goal celebrations series. After ranking the best celebrations of the modern era in part one, it's time to go back to the noughties (2000 - 2009) and remember the top 10 Serie A goal celebrations of an incredible era. So we present you our chosen list, which happens to include some of the greatest names in football history.

David Alaba to Italy? Who Should Juventus Buy at Left-Back?

November 16, 2020 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Even before the official kick-off to the 2020-2021 season, an obvious weak point was detected within the Juventus squad. With Alex Sandro out with an injury, the club had to promote Gianluca Frabotta from the U-23 squad. But for a club that inspires to reach the top, emergency backups are simply unacceptable, and thus Juventus need to act fast to secure the left-back position.

Three Inter Players Antonio Conte Should Sell This January

November 16, 2020 Luke Phelps Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Inter and Antonio Conte have had a busy start to the new 2020-21 Serie A season. The upcoming transfer market session in January will no doubt be a crucial time for the club no matter their league position. Conte though might have to offload some names before he can any new ones in. So here we take a look at three players he could look at selling in January.

How Did Gennaro Gattuso Succeed in Resurrecting Napoli

November 14, 2020 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

After an unexpectedly over-dramatic Carlo Ancelotti stint, the appointment of Gennaro Gattuso as Napoli manager was initially perceived as a stop-gap decision. However, the 2006 world champion defied all odds, as he successfully managed to steer the Partenopei back into the top 4, while his unique personality looks like a perfect match for the always heated environment at Napoli.

Stefano Pioli has a fairly big squad size at his disposal and a few names could depart Milan in the New Year, making way for some fresh ones

Three Milan Players Stefano Pioli Should Sell in January

November 14, 2020 Luke Phelps AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Milan went into the international break in 1st-place of the Serie A table. It’s been a fine start to the season from Stefano Pioli and his side, but he’ll no doubt be looking towards the January transfer market session, as he bids for Milan’s first Scudetto since 2011. Pioli has a fairly big squad size at his disposal and a few names could depart in the New Year, making way for some fresh ones.

Roberto De Zerbi and Sassuolo are making splashes in Italian top-flight football, and their trajectory is being followed by many

Roberto De Zerbi and Sassuolo Attack the Serie A Top Four

November 13, 2020 Awais Khan Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Roberto De Zerbi and Sassuolo are taking the Serie A by surprise. They follow Milan in second place and have shown their prowess on the field. The men from Emilia have been dubbed an Atalanta 2.0 thanks to their goal-scoring prowess, but differently that Gian Piero Gasperini's man, they seem to have less troubles in defense. But how far can they really go?

The move of Christian Eriksen to Inter has not come to fruition as everyone had envisioned at the start. What are the reasons for that?

What Is Going Wrong for Christian Eriksen at Inter?

November 13, 2020 Awais Khan Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Tottenham, Transfer Market 2 comments

In January 2020, Christian Eriksen exchanged playing in the Champions League with Tottenham for a shot at Inter. At the start of this journey, the Spurs seemed to be on the wrong end of the bargain as the Nerazzurri were getting a quality asset for a fraction of his market value. But the move has not come to fruition as everyone had envisioned at the start.

Player Analysis: Tommaso Pobega Has a Chance to Shine at Spezia

November 12, 2020 The Cult of Calcio Newsroom AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Player Analysis, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

With every start of season in Serie A, we are overwhelmed with youngsters that are immediately compared to previous superstars. We have all heard things before like “the next Nesta” or “the next Pirlo.” The talent in question today is no different since he comes from the hometown of the legendary Maldini Family and is a graduate of Milan youth academy: Tommaso Pobega.

The Top 10 Serie A Goal Celebrations in the 2010-2020 Era

November 12, 2020 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Fiorentina, Genoa, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Roma, Serie A One comment

One of the most fascinating aspects of football could be the special goal celebrations, when a player who's in the middle of his euphoria after just scoring a goal, is able to maintain his composure and deliver his own signature celebration, much to the delight of his supporters. So here are the our Top 10 Serie A signature goal celebrations from the modern era (2010 - 2020).

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