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Roma Injured Star Set to Return, Italy Lose Key Pair

September 8, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri

Paulo Dybala is improving and is likely to be present against Empoli after the break. He didn’t leave for international duties due to an adductor problem that forced him to miss the Milan clash. La Joya trained almost fully on Thursday. He has more than a week to heal fully.

Milan are trying to handle some big-ticket extensions, but they are closer to reaching agreement with Davide Calabria and Yacine Adli.

Milan Defensive Stalwart Once Again Snubbed by Italy

September 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri

Despite the coaching change from Roberto Mancini to Luciano Spalletti, Davide Calabria once again wasn’t called up by Italy, even though he’s been a regular and pretty reliable for Milan for a few years in a row. The new Azzurri manager selected his lieutenant Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Matteo Darmian.

Luciano Spalletti will not operate outside the norm in his first decisions, as Ciro Immobile has been tapped to be the new Italy captain.

Immobile to Captain Italy in the Upcoming Fixtures

September 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri

Luciano Spalletti will not operate outside the norm in one of his first key decisions as the Italy manager, as Ciro Immobile has been tapped to be the new captain. Leonardo Bonucci hasn’t been called up for the next games. His national team future is up in the air.

Gianluigi Buffon held his introductory presser as the new head of the delegation of the Italian national team. He was tapped before Mancini left.

Buffon Praises Spalletti Hiring in First Italy Presser

September 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri

Gianluigi Buffon held his introductory presser as the new head of the delegation of the Italian national team. He was hand-picked for the job before Roberto Mancini’s abrupt farewell. He’s succeeding the late great Gianluca Vialli in the role: “I’m not here to replicate him, because I wouldn’t be worthy,

Italy coach Luciano Spalletti has revealed that his decision to leave Napoli wasn’t born out of thin air after winning the title but had been coming.

Spalletti Not Planning Major Overhaul of Italy Squad

August 29, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

Luciano Spalletti will soon be formally introduced as the new Italy coach and will begin his stay with two key matches against North Macedonia and Ukraine. He’ll issue his first squad list Friday. He’s mulling some changes compared to the Roberto Mancini era.

Luciano Spalletti is the new Italy coach, succeeding Roberto Mancini on the Azzurri’s bench after the former gaffer’s sudden and tumultuous exit.

Spalletti Officially Appointed as the New Italy Coach

August 18, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A, The Azzurri

Luciano Spalletti is the new Italy coach, succeeding Roberto Mancini on the Azzurri’s bench after the former gaffer’s sudden and tumultuous exit. The FIGC made the announcement Friday night after coming to terms with the tactictian earlier in the day. He'll take over from September 1st.

Roberto Mancini suggested that his choice to step down from the Italy job wasn’t abrupt and was caused by frictions with federal president Gabriele Gravina.

Mancini Explains Decision to Leave the National Team

August 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella FIGC, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

Roberto Mancini suggested that his choice to step down from the Italy job wasn’t abrupt and was caused by frictions with federal president Gabriele Gravina that were exacerbated by recent events in an interview: "I never hid and take all responsibility. I’ve always been correct over the years.”

After the first rumors popped up a while back, Gianluigi Buffon appears to have made up his mind. He’s set to announce his retirement in the coming days.

Gianluigi Buffon Expected to Announce His Retirement

August 2, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Parma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri, Transfer Market

After the first rumors popped up a while back, Gianluigi Buffon appears to have made up his mind. He’s set to announce his retirement in the coming days. After long deliberations, he made the final call. His former teammates have already started to pay homage.

Mateo Retegui recounted how his Azzurri call-up came to be but remained cagey about what would happen in the summer in an interview.

Retegui Dishes on Call-Up and Transfer Market Chatter

April 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, The Azzurri

Mateo Retegui recounted how his Azzurri call-up came to be but remained cagey about what would happen in the summer in an interview: "It’s everybody’s goal to move to Europe, where all the top players star. But there’s nothing concrete at the moment. I'm 100 percent focused on my team."

Milan are on the prowl for one center-forward and reached out to Juventus to inquire about Moise Kean and his availability.

Juventus Striker Kean Explains His Road to Redemption

March 31, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, The Azzurri, Transfer Market

Moise Kean has lofty goals for his career even though his return to Turin hasn’t been satisfying. He chatted about his past and future: “I transferred a lot, now I work hard to have stability and continuity. I have a four-man staff that takes care of me, including a nutritionist and trainer."

Roberto Mancini is reportedly disappointed with the recent performances of the Azzurri and has started to ponder his future.

Italy Boss Mancini on the Radar of Pair of Heavyweights

March 29, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, PSG, Serie A, Tottenham

Roberto Mancini is reportedly disappointed with the recent performances of the Azzurri and has started to ponder his future, even though his contract with the Italian federation lasts until 2026. The boss is receiving interest from PSG and Tottenham and could be tempted to jump ship.

Mattia Zaccagni is having a stellar season and drawing interest from top clubs, but Lazio are in advanced talks to extend his contract.

Lazio Star Again Snubbed by Italy Despite Great Season

March 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, The Azzurri

Mattia Zaccagni wasn’t called up for the upcoming Euro qualifiers versus England and Malta despite being one of the most prolific Italian forwards this campaign. He didn’t make the squad even though other options in his role, Federico Chiesa and Giacomo Raspadori, are unavailable due to injury.

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