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Napoli to Appoint Coach Pioli Only Under One Condition

April 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bundesliga, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Ligue 1, Napoli, RB Leipzig, Serie A Leave a comment

Stefano Pioli could land on his feet if Milan fires him, as Napoli are ready to welcome him. The boss would have to settle his contractual situation at first, though. He’s tied to the Rossoneri for another year. The Azzurri don’t want to negotiate with other teams.

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

April 26, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

Allianz Stadium sets the stage for a blockbuster Serie A showdown between eternal rivals Juventus and Milan. Saturday's clash in Turin is a battle between the two sides keen to finish 'best of the rest' after Inter claimed the Scudetto earlier this week.

Napoli are going full-steam ahead in their search and will take another look at Paulo Sousa, who was an early candidate to replace Luciano Spalletti.

Napoli Haven’t Forgotten About Former Salernitana Boss

April 23, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

Napoli are going full-steam ahead in their coaching search and will take another look at Paulo Sousa, who was an early candidate to replace Luciano Spalletti last summer. Francesco Calzona’s slim chances to stay at the helm vanished in the last two matches.

Milan have decided to part ways with Stefano Pioli, and Julen Lopetegui and Paulo Fonseca are currently the top candidates to replace him.

Milan Coaching Search a Two-Man Race at the Moment

April 23, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, West Ham Leave a comment

Milan have decided to part ways with Stefano Pioli, and Julen Lopetegui and Paulo Fonseca are currently the top candidates to replace him. However, it’s still early in the process. It wouldn’t be surprising if new options emerged later on.

Fikayo Tomori will likely pay a visit to his agent Viktor Kolar ahead of the return leg of the Europa League’s Round of 16 against Slavia Praha,

Milan Player Ratings vs Inter: Tomori Saves Rossoneri Some Proud

April 23, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Inter, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

Milan suffered a sixth consecutive defeat in the Derby della Madonnina as Inter sealed their 20th Serie A title with a 2-1 win. Stefano Pioli's side slumped to a deserved loss in an ill-tempered encounter at San Siro to set an unwanted piece of history.

Inter won the Derby di Milano 2-1, prevailing against Milan for the sixth time in a row and clinching the Serie A Scudetto for the 20th time

Milan vs Inter 1-2: Nerazzurri Clinch Second Star Scudetto in Rivals Den

April 22, 2024 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A

It was set to be Inter's perfect day and the Nerazzurri did not miss their chance. Inter won the Derby di Milano 2-1, prevailing in the stracittadina against Milan for the sixth time in a row and clinching the Serie A Scudetto for the 20th time. Goals from Francesco Acerbi and Marcus Thuram built them a comfortable lead as Fikayo Tomori's late strike only gave a short-lasting illusion to Stefano Pioli.

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

April 22, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Inter, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

Monday is the day of reckoning in Lombardy as eternal rivals Milan and Inter square off in a top-table Serie A six-pointer at San Siro. It's the end of Gameweek 33, and the curtain-dropping fixture doesn't come more illustrious than the iconic Derby della Madonnina.

Stefano Pioli might do it again and be confirmed on the Milan bench despite seemingly having a foot out of the door for a few months.

Napoli Eye Up Move for Top Serie A Manager

April 21, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Napoli, Serie A Leave a comment

Milan could cut Stefano Pioli loose at the end of the season, with Napoli ready to offer the Italian manager a soft landing. According to Calciomercato, Aurelio De Laurentiis has identified the 58-year-old as a genuine candidate to replace Francesco Calzona.

Stefano Pioli is facing an uncertain future as his contract with Milan runs out in 2025, like a few other top team managers. The higher-ups haven’t made up their mind yet.

Milan Board Make Decision on Stefano Pioli’s Future

April 20, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A Leave a comment

Thursday's Europa League elimination at the hands of fellow Serie A rivals Roma seems to have sealed Stefano Pioli's fate at Milan. According to Calciomercato, the San Siro chiefs have reached a definite consensus over the under-fire manager's farewell.

Milan Player Ratings vs Roma: Toothless Attack Overshadowed by Calamitous Defending

April 18, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Europa League, International Football, Player Ratings, Roma, Serie A Leave a comment

Milan failed to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit in their Europa League quarter-final tie, losing 2-1 at the Stadio Olimpico to end their continental adventure. It was another bleak showing from Rossoneri, whose defensive blunders propelled Daniele De Rossi's side into the semi-finals.

Europa League Preview: Roma vs Milan – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

April 17, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Europa League, International Football, Roma, Serie A Leave a comment

Stadio Olimpico sets the stage for Thursday's return leg of a mouth-watering Europa League quarter-final tie between Roma and Milan. Gianluca Mancini's strike settled an evenly-contested first-leg affair at San Siro last weekend, handing Giallorossi a narrow 1-0 lead ahead of tomorrow's crunch meeting.

The Milan brass has been keeping in touch with Julen Lopetegui to replace Stefano Pioli should they opt for a coaching change.

Lopetegui Leading Candidate for Possible Milan Opening

April 17, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

The future of Stefano Pioli on the Milan bench might be decided in the next five days between the return leg against Roma in the Europa League and the Derby, and the brass has been keeping in touch with Julen Lopetegui to replace him.

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