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Serie A Preview: Bologna vs Napoli – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

November 8, 2025 Marko Vrakela Bologna, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026 Leave a comment

Stadio Renato Dall'Ara is the venue as Napoli and Bologna go head-to-head in Serie A's top-six six-pointer on Sunday. With the international break around the corner, victory is imperative for the home side after several underwhelming performances.

Serie A Preview: Milan vs Bologna – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

September 14, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Bologna, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Sunday’s Serie A action closes out at Stadio San Siro as Milan and Bologna lock horns in a repeat of last season’s Coppa Italia final. Revenge will be at the forefront of Milan’s mind, who started the new campaign with a whimper rather than a bang.

It has taken more than a month for every Serie A team to appoint a new manager in an almost unprecedentedly busy carousel.

Grading Every New Coaching Appointment in Serie A

July 4, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Cagliari, Calciomercato, Como, Cremonese, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Lecce, Napoli, Parma, Pisa, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Tactical Trends, Torino, Transfer Market

It has taken more than a month for every Serie A team to appoint a new manager in an almost unprecedentedly busy carousel. The picture isn’t actually officially complete yet, as Fiorentina have yet to announce Stefano Pioli, but it’s just a technicality.

Milan have a window to negotiate with Massimiliano Allegri while Napoli and Inter wait for their coaches’ decisions.

Milan Accelerating Talks to Put Allegri Under Contract

May 29, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Milan have a window to negotiate with Massimiliano Allegri while Napoli and Inter wait for their coaches’ decisions and are fully taking advantage of it. The Rossoneri intensified the contacts on Wednesday, and the white smoke might be afoot.

Roma and Milan have identified their favorite coaches, Cesc Fabregas and Vincenzo Italiano, but Como and Bologna are resisting.

Roma and Milan Facing Big Hurdles in Coaching Searches

May 26, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Como, Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026

Roma and Milan have identified their favorite options to fill their dugouts, Cesc Fabregas and Vincenzo Italiano respectively, but Como and Bologna are resisting. The Lariani have successfully fended off Bayer Leverkusen.

Massimiliano Allegri is ready to return after a one-year sabbatical, and he’s at the center of the upcoming coaching carousel in Serie A.

Three Serie A Powerhouses Eye Allegri for Their Bench

May 22, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026 One comment

Massimiliano Allegri is ready to return after a one-year sabbatical, and he’s at the center of the upcoming coaching carousel in Serie A. Inter, Napoli, and Milan are all considering him. Al-Hilal have resumed pursuing Simone Inzaghi.

Milan have made up their mind about their new sporting director and are on the verge of appointing one of the candidates, Igli Tare.

Milan Finally Poised to Put Tare Formally Under Contract

May 21, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan appear to have made up their mind about their new sporting director and are on the verge of appointing one of the first candidates for the job, Igli Tare. The parties have reached a verbal agreement on a three-year deal.

Roma will go after Francesco Farioli, who stapped down, while Milan are observing what’s going on between Vincenzo Italiano and Bologna.

Roma Eye Ex-Ajax Gaffer, Milan Lurking for Italiano

May 19, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Ajax, Bologna, Chelsea, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Tottenham

Roma will go after Francesco Farioli, who has stepped down at Ajax after fumbling away the title, while Milan are observing what’s going on between Vincenzo Italiano and Bologna. Tottenham and Chelsea are mulling over the former too.

Maurizio Sarri is gaining traction among the multiple candidates to succeed Sergio Conceiçao on the Milan bench.

Sarri Advancing as the Possible New Milan Manager

May 16, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025

Maurizio Sarri is gaining traction among the candidates to succeed Sergio Conceiçao on the Milan bench. The Rossoneri are headed for a profound shake-up in about two weeks once their hellish season is finally over.

Napoli have reached out to Bologna to inquire about Dan Ndoye after the issues encountered for Alejandro Garnacho. The Swissman isn’t untouchable.

Player Ratings: Milan 0-1 Bologna – Ndoye for First Title in 50 Years

May 14, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Bologna, Coppa Italia, Player Ratings, Serie A

Bologna squeezed past AC Milan 1-0 in Wednesday's Coppa Italia final at Stadio Olimpico to win their first trophy in over 50 years. As for the Rossoneri, they went home empty-handed, probably marking the end of Sergio Conceicao's tenure.

Serie A Preview: Milan vs Bologna – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

May 9, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Bologna, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Stadio San Siro forms the backdrop for a high-stakes Serie A encounter between Coppa Italia finalists Milan and Bologna. Friday's showdown seems like an ideal opportunity for both teams to gauge one another and land an early psychological blow.

Sergio Conceiçao has only small chances of staying on the Milan bench, but the brass hasn't zeroed in on a new boss yet.

Milan Not Close to Deciding Their Coach for Next Season

May 8, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026

Sergio Conceiçao has only small chances of staying on the Milan bench, although winning the upcoming Coppa Italia final will boost them, but the front office hasn’t zeroed in on any candidate to replace him at this stage.

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Serie A Preview: Bologna vs Napoli – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

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