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European qualification will be on the line when Roma and Atalanta renew hostilities at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday night. With only six games remaining until the end of the season, neither side can afford a slip-up here if they’re to stay relevant in the top-six race. The post Serie A Preview: Roma vs Atalanta – Team News, Lineups & Prediction appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.
Juventus had to wait to properly judge Emil Holm, as he sustained a serious calf injury shortly after joining, but he was instrumental in their seminal victory over Atalanta, while Joao Mario quickly became a regular for Bologna. The two clubs will start discussing their future. The post Juventus and Bologna Content with Double Loan Swap appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.
Inter Milan’s Serie A title pursuit resumes on Friday as the runaway leaders face relegation-battling Cagliari at Stadio San Siro. Three points in this routine-looking fixture would all but guarantee a 21st Scudetto for the Nerazzurri heading into their Coppa Italia semi-final return leg against Como. The post Serie A Preview: Inter vs Cagliari – Team News, Lineups & Prediction appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.
Roma will have a tough decision to make by June 30th, as they’ll have to record at least one big ‘plusvalenza’ to abide by a settlement agreement with UEFA and are assessing who the best candidate might be, and Evan N’Dicka is gaining traction. The post Multiple Top Teams Looming Over Roma Defensive Pillar appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.
The future of Antonio Conte is unlikely to affect Kevin De Bruyne. The Belgian superstar is set to honor his contract and stay put for at least another campaign. He’ll look to rectify what happened in the present one. His long-term injury dealt a massive blow to the Azzurri’s title hopes. The post De Bruyne Expected to Stay at Napoli No Matter What appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.
Inter are looking to land the plane after getting back on track with two crucial victories and continue planning for the summer, which will be livelier than the last one. However, given their abrupt UEFA Champions League elimination, their budget won’t be large. The post Roma Stalwart Lands on Inter Busy Summer Agenda appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.
Lois Openda hasn’t seen the pitch in five matches, but the condition to trigger his permanent move to Juventus has been met. It was tied to the Bianconeri’s position. With Sassuolo losing to Genoa, they clinched a top-ten finish. He'll cost over €40M. The post Juventus Looking For a Way Out After Expensive Blunder appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.
The recent results by Milan are raising further questions about the future of Massimiliano Allegri. The Rossoneri saw their lead over Juventus, Como, and Roma significantly shrink as of late. The ownership could wipe the slate clean should they miss out on a top-four finish. The post Milan Gaffer Allegri Lingering as a Candidate for Italy appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.
Manuel Ugarte is looking for an escape route, as his role at Manchester United isn’t as prominent as he’d like it to be, and his agent Jorge Mendes is shopping him around and proposed him to Juventus, Napoli, and Milan. The Bianconeri recently scouted him The post Manchester United Outcast Offered to Top Serie A Clubs appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.
Marcus Thuram has returned to form after his very slow winter had fueled some chatter about his Inter future, while Alessandro Bastoni is struggling to bounce back from the Pierre Kalulu incident and his gaffe in the World Cup playoff. The post Recent Showings Changing the Future of Two Inter Stars appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.
Roma consultant Claudio Ranieri and coach Gian Piero Gasperini traded verbal barbs before and after the Pisa game, where the Giallorossi had their first truly excellent display in a while. The tension between the front office and the technical staff has been simmering all season long. The post Gasperini and Roma Bass Headed for a Proper Reckoning appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.
Juventus CEO Damien Comolli vowed that they’ll have an ambitious summer, with or without the UEFA Champions League, and that the top players are attracted by their project. The Bianconeri are attempting to set up several free agent additions, but aren’t close to securing any of them. The post Juventus Trailing in Most of Their Ongoing Negotiations appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.
Youssouf Fofana is having a solid season, but Milan will be open to evaluating the offers for him in the summer. He has alternated between dynamic performances to boneheaded misses in the box but has always been shielded and utilized regularly by Massimiliano Allegri. The post Milan Establish Rich Price Tag for Midfield Cornerstone appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.
Napoli are quietly preparing for Antonio Conte’s exit, as he’s the frontrunner for the Italy job, and Enzo Maresca is among their preferred options to fill the opening. Given his experience at Chelsea, hiring him would keep the bar higher than going with an up-and-comer. The post Napoli Favor Former Chelsea Boss as Conte’s Successor appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.
Inter have been chasing after Tarik Muharemovic for months and wish to set up the deal before a bidding war breaks out. The defender is keen on joining and has put other sides on the back burner. The Neroverdi won’t block his departure but wants a significant figure. The post Inter Working to Acquire Two Highly-Rated Center-Backs appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.
Jeremie Boga has had an excellent impact since joining Juventus in January, and he’s slated to be bought out, considering that the option to retain him is rather small. Exec Giorgio Chiellini heavily hinted at that in his remarks before the recent Atalanta clash. The post Juventus Poised to Keep Productive Loanee Permanently appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.
Rafael Leao finds himself in the eye of the storm again, as he had a paltry performance against Udinese, despite a long clamored tactical switch, and the Milan crowd heavily booed when he left the pitch. His relationship with the fans has had its ups and downs over the years. The post Milan Star Leao in Hot Water Again After Udinese Clash appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.
Milan will look to get back on track when they take on perennial strugglers Udinese at San Siro in a must-win Serie A clash. After a disappointing return to action from the international break, the Rossoneri will be keen to bounce back on Saturday. The post Serie A Preview: Milan vs Udinese – Team News, Lineups & Prediction appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.
New Balance Arena sets the stage for a high-stakes Serie A showdown between top-four hopefuls Atalanta and Juventus. Saturday’s clash in Bergamo has all the makings of a must-win clash for both sides. The post Serie A Preview: Atalanta vs Juventus – Team News, Lineups & Prediction appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.
Inter and Hakan Calhanoglu are set for another lively summer after the rumors about Bayern Munich and Galatasaray in the previous two. A move to the Cimbom could still be in the cards, but the Nerazzurri are seriously considering offering him a new contract. The post Inter Reconsidering Their Position About Top Midfielder appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.
Juventus and Luciano Spalletti have long decided to stick together, and they chose to make it official this week, right before another pivotal clash in the UEFA Champions League race, as the Bianconeri will take on Atalanta on Sunday. The coach has signed a two-year contract. The post Spalletti Formally Prolongs His Contract with Juventus appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.
Milan have prepared their offer for Leon Goretzka, who might decide on his future sooner than anticipated, and they’ll be in the running for Robert Lewandowski if his demands are somewhat reasonable. The Rossoneri are willing to tender a three-year contract with €5M wages. The post Milan Keep Pursuing Bayern Munich and Barcelona Aces appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.
Napoli have long secured a UEFA Champions League berth, which gives them the freedom to start planning for the future, and, whether or not Antonio Conte will still be with them, the management is looking for some youngsters to shore up the squad. The post Napoli Going After Benfica Star, Rival Roma for Talent appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.