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Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 11: New Ibra in Town, Pioli Losing the Plot

November 7, 2023 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

Milan remain lost in a dark tunnel, while Napoli are trying to climb their way back into contention. So let's revise the most intriguing events of Serie A Round 11 while naming the Tops and Flops of the weekend.

The Best XI Serie A Players Under 21 – Featuring Milan and Juventus Starlets

November 4, 2023 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Atalanta, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Tactical Trends, Uncategorized

In recent years, Calcio fans have grown accustomed to seeing some of the league's finest stars leaving the Italian Peninsula, heading towards financially greener pastures. But thankfully, a new wave of talent emerges on the scene with every new campaign. Thus, it's time to form a Best XI formation comprised of Serie A players Under the age of 21.

Scamacca, Serie A, Round 10, Empoli vs Atalanta

Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 10: Unplayable Scamacca, Under-par Roma

November 1, 2023 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

While the showdown between Inter and Roma was neither sweet on the eye or ear, the action elsewhere certainly delivered, including a thrilling clash at the Maradona Stadium and a historic comeback courtesy of Cagliari. So let's take a closer look at the most captivating events of the Italian weekend in the Tops and Flops from Serie A Round 10.

Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 9: Kvara on Fire, Mourinho and Allegri Berserk

October 23, 2023 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

With the exception of Milan, the big boys managed to come away with all three points, either by gaining labored victories or through comfortable routings. So let's recap the most interesting events and moments from the Italian weekend by recognizing the best and worst performances in this latest edition of the Serie A Rops and Flops.

Manuel Locatelli is among the several Juventus players that could get an extension in the coming months. He’s already tied to the team until 2026.

Milan vs Juventus Five Key Battles: Adli vs Locatelli In Midfield Scrap

October 22, 2023 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Tactical Trends

We can expect a tactical battle between the two Italian coaches, one that will be determined by the smallest of details and the player duels that will ensue all over the pitch. So let's take a closer look at five key battles that could eventually decide the outcome of tonight's mega clash between Milan and Juventus.

The Top 10 Striking Partnerships in Serie A Featuring Juventus & Roma Duos

October 20, 2023 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

In the current day and age, managers have become more inclined towards deploying a lone striker supported by a couple of wingers, an element that limited the rise of classic striking duos. Nevertheless, this phenomena isn't quite extinct just yet as proven by the glamorous names we'll enlist below. So let's take a closer look at the Top 10 best striking partnerships in Serie A in the 2023/24 season.

UEFA and CONMENBOL have made official the match between the Euro and the Copa America winners. Italy and Argentina will square off in London on June 1st.

Editorial: From Wembley to Wembley – The Tale of the Italy Rebirth That Never Was

October 18, 2023 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Italy, Serie A One comment

Alternating between achieving historical feats and failing to attain minimal objectives feels like an inevitable pattern, almost as if the team is locked in an infinite spiral. Between their glorious appearance at Wembley in July 2021 and their return to the glamorous stadium in October 2023 lies the story of an Italy rebirth that panned as a false dawn.

Why Rudi Garcia Isn’t the Only Culprit In the Napoli Shambolic Title Defense

October 13, 2023 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Tactical Trends

Is Rudi Garcia truly the ultimate villain at the Campanian metropole, or a mere scapegoat? It's time to examine the reasons behind what has begun as an atrocious title defense for Napoli, and rank them from based on significance, starting with the least important till we reach the most crucial elements.

While Giroud turned up between the sticks for Milan after Maignan’s stoppage time dismissal, it could well have been Pulisic instead, as relayed by Pioli.

Tops of Flops of Serie A Round 8: Lukaku on Target, Giroud in Goal

October 9, 2023 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

Before taking an untimely two-week hiatus, Serie A saw its supporters off with a stirring weekend packed with stunning events. From comebacks and upsets to strikers excelling as goalkeepers, this round hardly missed a beat. So let's recap the most interesting action that ensued in Serie A Round 8 in our latest edition of the Tops and Flops series.

Serie A Matchday 35: Inter Milan – Sampdoria Match Preview

Serie A Top Scorer Power Ranking: Lautaro, Lukaku and Top 20 Contenders

October 6, 2023 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Atalanta, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

Judging by the current charts, Lautaro Martinez who served as a runner-up last term, is looking to emulate the Nigerian's feat and secure the trophy by a landscape. Nevertheless, the Inter captain could still face some hurdles on the way, opening up the door to one of the most thrilling Capocannoniere races in recent memory.

Inter and Lautaro Martinez expressed their desire to reach an agreement on a contract extension in the last few weeks.

Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 7: Marvelous Lautaro, Magnificent Orsolini

October 3, 2023 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Tactical Trends

This weekend in Calcio, the favorites prevailed while the underdogs failed to deliver a single major upset. But despite the rather foreseen nature of the events, we were still left in awe by the performances of some individuals. While we won't be able to dwell on each of them, we'll try to do justice for as many as we can in the Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 7.

The matchday concluded when Roma was routed in Genoa. So let's recap the most thrilling action from the midweek in our Tops and Flops from Serie A Round 6

Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 6: Berardi Stuns Inter, Mourinho Sinks

September 29, 2023 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

While Juventus, Milan, Lazio and Napoli all collected routine wins, Inter suffered their first defeat of the season, as Sassuolo set the Scudetto race ablaze by beating a second Italian giant in the space of four days. So let's recap the most thrilling action from the midweek in our Tops and Flops from Serie A Round 6.

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