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Roma Eyeing Spezia Star, Abraham Talks Chelsea Return

March 31, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Spezia, Transfer Market

Roma have set their sights on M’Bala Nzola as they’ll have to reshape their attack next summer. Their frontline hasn’t been prolific this season. In addition, a few of its members, including Tammy Abraham, face an uncertain future due to their contracts and interest in their services.

Roma have quickly started to address their attack following the unfortunate news of Tammy Abraham’s ACL tear. Andrea Belotti's option was picked up.

Roma Lay Eyes on Two Standouts from Italian Minnows

March 28, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Spezia, Torino, Transfer Market

Roma will have to hunt for bargains next summer and have earmarked a pair of solid Serie A contributors, Torino’s wingback Wilfried Singo and Spezia striker M’Bala Nzola. Both players might be available for low fees since their contracts are up in 2024. The Giallorossi have to navigate the FFP.

Denzel Dumfries has gotten off to a decent start this season, scoring two goals and providing two assists so far and cementing his star status.

Inter Shortlist Three Contenders to Replace Dumfries

March 8, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Denzel Dumfries has had a mixed campaign at the Meazza, birthing fears of a potential exit at the end of the season for the Dutchman. There have been links with Premier League suitors for the right wingback, who could leave the Nerazzurri after just two seasons.

Spezia are putting the finishing touches on the negotiation to hire Leonardo Semplici to succeed Luca Gotti, who was fired about a week ago.

Spezia Set to Appoint Semplici as Their Next Coach

February 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Spezia

Spezia are putting the finishing touches on the negotiation to hire Leonardo Semplici to succeed Luca Gotti, who was fired about a week ago. They have long zeroed in on the former Cagliari and SPAL gaffer, but they had to settle a few aspects before the announcement.

Juventus Player Ratings vs Spezia: Di Maria Smashes Ligurian Resistance

February 19, 2023 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Juventus, Player Ratings, Serie A, Spezia

Moise Kean broke the deadlock after getting on the end of a cross from Filip Kostic. In the second half, Angel Di Maria killed off the match by doubling the Old Lady's lead with an impressive strike from distance. So here are our player ratings for Juventus who earned their third Serie A win on the bounce, this time at the expense of Spezia.

Salernitana have chosen Paulo Sousa to succeed Davide Nicola on the bench. The previous gaffer was dismissed for the second time in the span of a month.

Salernitana Appoint Paulo Sousa after Axing Nicola

February 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Spezia

Salernitana have chosen Paulo Sousa to succeed Davide Nicola on the bench. The previous gaffer was dismissed for the second time in the span of a month. The management didn’t second-guess their decision this time. Spezia opted for a coaching change as well, moving on from Luca Gotti.

Salernitana and Spezia are mulling to axe their current gaffers amid their skids. It would be the second firing in the span of a month for Davide Nicola.

Salernitana and Spezia Considering Coaching Changes

February 14, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Spezia

Salernitana and Spezia are mulling to axe their current gaffers amid their skids. It would be the second firing in the span of a month for Davide Nicola, who had been dismissed but then recalled after losing 2-8 to Atalanta. The two struggling outfits are eyeing similar options.

Inter are keeping tabs on a few right wingbacks as they anticipate selling Denzel Dumfries in the summer, and they are monitoring Noussair Mazraoui.

Inter Eyeing Bayern and Torino Stars as Dumfries Heir

February 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Spezia, Torino, Transfer Market

Inter are keeping tabs on a few right wingbacks as they anticipate selling Denzel Dumfries in the summer, and they are monitoring Noussair Mazraoui, whom they pursued before acquiring the Dutchman in 2021. The two have the same agents. The Nerazzurri might have to make multiple moves in such role.

Taking advantage of the ban imposed on Napoli fans, a section of Curva Ferrovia replicated scenes from last season’s encounter, abusing Diego Maradona.

Maradona’s Son Retaliates to Spezia Chants Against His Father

February 6, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Spezia

Taking advantage of the ban endured by Napoli supporters, a small section of Spezia fans replicated scenes from last season’s encounter, abusing the Napoli icon.

Napoli are mentally preparing themselves to lose Nigerian youngster Victor Osimhen, given the rise in his value over the course of the recent season.

Napoli’s Osimhen Breaks Ronaldo Serie A Record in Spezia Rout

February 6, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Osimhen has the second most headed goals in Europe’s top-five leagues – five – compared to Tottenham’s Harry Kane who has seven to his name. However, what’s interesting is the magnitude of his header against Spezia that broke Cristiano Ronaldo’s magnificent leap against Sampdoria two seasons ago.

Victor Osimhen weighed in on the season and his Napoli future: “It is an honor to have qualified for the Champions League alongside my teammates."

Napoli Player Ratings vs Spezia: Osimhen Tornado Hits Liguria

February 5, 2023 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Napoli, Player Ratings, Serie A, Spezia

A combination between defensive blunders and the Partenopei's high pressing game saw Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratkhelia score three goals between them. So here are our player ratings for Napoli who extended their winning run at Spezia while they await tonight's Derby della Madonnina.

Spezia vs Napoli: Serie A Preview, Potential Lineups & Prediction

February 4, 2023 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Spezia

Sunday's Serie A program gets underway at the Stadio Alberto Picco as injury-plagued Spezia take on runaway leaders Napoli. While the hosts' hopes of extending their three-year top-flight stay continue to stutter, the visitors are seemingly walking away with the Scudetto.

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