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Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 30: Sensational Leao, Perplexed Allegri

April 2, 2024 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Atalanta, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

Milan are attempting to play catchup, with a hard-fought victory in Florence confirming their revival. As for Juventus, they continue to sink deeper and deeper, setting negative records with every passing week. So let's look back on the action of the exciting weekend while enlisting the Tops and Flops from Serie A Round 30.

It was not just points that Milan lost against Lecce, with Rafael Leao and Calabria also picking up knocks that is bound to lay them off for a short period.

Serie A Spotlight: La Dea Conquers Naples, Allegri Hallucinating & More

April 1, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Atalanta, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Serie A returned to action after March's international break on Saturday with a set of high-stakes fixtures. With a fiercely-contested battle for the European spots heating up, Atalanta, Lazio, and Milan took significant steps toward achieving their seasonal targets.

Lautaro Martinez once again professed his attachment to Inter while talking from Argentina during the international break.

Inter Star Lautaro Martinez Set to Miss on Golden Boot

March 31, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A

Inter are on the verge of lifting a landmark 20th Serie A title, with captain Lautaro Martinez marching toward his maiden Capocannoniere award. With 23 goals, the Argentine leads the scoring charts in the Italian top flight, leaving second-placed Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus eight behind.

The future of Massimiliano Allegri has been subjected to intense speculations over the last couple of week, but nothing has been decided yet.

Juventus Players Blasted After Faceless Lazio Performance

March 31, 2024 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Juventus came off a disastrous run of form before the international break, trying to get back on track against old foes Lazio on Saturday. However, another below-par performance, compounded by conceding a last-gasp goal, poured more misery on Massimiliano Allegri's side.

Teams are jockeying for positions to set up Bosman additions, and Milan and Aston Villa are rivaling Juventus to snap up Mario Hermoso.

Inter Set Sights on Star La Liga Center-Back

March 31, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A, Transfer Market

Runaway Serie A leaders Inter have reportedly earmarked the outgoing Atletico Madrid center-back Mario Hermoso as a top defensive target for the summer. According to Gazzetta dello Sport (via Mundo Deportivo), the Italians view the 28-year-old as an ideal cost-effective signing to bolster their options at the back.

Milan came back to winning ways in Serie A after more than one month as a penalty kick by Theo Hernandez was enough to beat Fiorentina on Saturday night

Milan Out of Title Race but Not Far off Inter

March 31, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Despite sealing a well-deserved 2-1 win at Fiorentina on Saturday to close the gap on Serie A pacesetters Inter, Milan will probably miss out on the Scudetto this term. Even if Simone Inzaghi's side somehow drop points against minnows Empoli on Monday, an 11-point lead still looks unassailable.

Rafael Leao unveiled his book on Tuesday night and discussed some of the topics included in it, including his decision to sign a new contract with Milan.

Milan Superstar Rafael Leao Offers Insight into His Future

March 30, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A

Rafael Leao has delivered a verdict on his future at Milan after scoring a winning goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Fiorentina. Despite being linked with several top European clubs, the 24-year-old insists he's happy at San Siro.

Rafael Leao has been shortlisted by PSG for the summer, when they might have to replace Kylian Mbappé. There’s a €175M release clause in his contract.

Milan Player Ratings vs Fiorentina: Supersonic Leao Stuns Viola

March 30, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Fiorentina, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Milan picked up where they left off before the international break, claiming an enthralling 2-1 win at Fiorentina on Saturday night. Rossoneri enjoyed another phenomenal game on the road to temporarily close the gap on Serie A leaders Inter to 11 points.

The recent statements by the agent of Allegri, Branchini, have raised suspicions about the future of the boss, who is tied to Juventus until 2025.

Max Allegri Urges Juventus to Bounce Back After Another Upset

March 30, 2024 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Massimiliano Allegri is unwilling to accept a harsh reality after his underperforming Juventus side slipped to a late 1-0 loss at Lazio. Despite extending their dreadful run to just one win in their last nine Serie A outings, the Bianconeri boss believes his men are still on the right path.

Lazio might lose another linchpin to Saudi Arabia after Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, as Al Hilal have started eyeing his compatriot Adam Marusic.

Adam Marusic Adamant Bright Days Are Ahead of Lazio

March 30, 2024 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Adam Marusic headed home a last-gasp winner as Lazio squeezed past fierce rivals Juventus in a relatively uneventful contest at the Stadio Olimpico. The Montenegro international returned to the scoresheet for the first time in two years to hand new manager Igor Tudor a dream touchline debut.

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

Juventus Player Ratings vs Lazio: More Woes for Dreadful Bianconeri

March 30, 2024 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Juventus, Player Ratings, Serie A

The Bianconeri never truly came to life and were eventually playing for a single point which slipped in the final play of the match courtesy of a dramatic winner from Adam Marusic. So here are our player ratings for Juventus who extended their dreadful run with a 0-1 defeat at the hands of Lazio.

Igor Tudor and Lazio president Claudio Lotito have reached an agreement in principle, and the coach will be appointed to replace Maurizio Sarri next week.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Juventus: Tudor Gets Ideal Start to His Reign

March 30, 2024 Davide Kociu Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Igor Tudor's reign as Lazio head coach began with the visit of Juventus to the Olimpico. Adam Marusic planted a header into Wojciech Szczesny's net at the death as Tudor gets the ideal start to his reign.

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