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Report: Atalanta close to Kovalenko
Report: Atalanta close to Kovalenko
Atalanta are reportedly on the verge of completing a move for Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Viktor Kovalenko, who should arrive in June 2021. Tuttomercatoweb claims La Dea are on the verge of completing a move for Kovalenko in June, as the Shakhtar midfielder’s contract expires next summer. Shakhtar has reportedly tried to convince the 24-year-old of […]
Zlatan out until January?
Zlatan out until January?
Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic reportedly struggles to recover in time for Sassuolo this weekend and could possibly sit out the rest of 2020. The veteran was expected back against the Neroverdi this weekend, but Sky Sport Italia reports the centre-forward struggled after training today. Zlatan reportedly complained about several problems related to the hamstring injury […]
Milik’s agent met with Napoli
Milik’s agent met with Napoli
The relationship reportedly remains tense between Napoli and Arkadiusz Milik after agent David Pantak reportedly met with the Azzurri today. The Poland international seemed set for a move to Juventus and then Roma last summer, but none of the operations never materialised and Milik stayed put at Napoli. He has since been frozen out of […]
Insigne given fine and one-match ban
Insigne given fine and one-match ban
The Disciplinary Commission has given a one-match ban and a €10,000 fine for Napoli captain Lorenzo Insigne after his sending off against Inter. The Partenopei captain was sent off for his protests after Davide Massa awarded Inter the match-winning penalty at San Siro. Insigne saw red after insulting the referee and has been given a […]
Mertens joins Osimhen in Antwerp
Mertens joins Osimhen in Antwerp
Dries Mertens has reportedly joined Victor Osimhen in Antwerp to recover from a sprained ankle and hopes to recover in time to face Juventus in the Italian Supercup on January 20. The Belgium international got injured against Inter on Wednesday and is expected to remain out of action for at least three weeks. According to […]
Milan: Ibrahimovic returns to group training
Milan: Ibrahimovic returns to group training
Multiple reports in Italy claim Zlatan Ibrahimovic returned to group training this morning while Simon Kjaer is still training apart. The Swede had picked up an injury in Milan’s 3-1 win away at Napoli in November but could be eligible to play against Sassuolo on Sunday as he returned to group training this morning, according […]
Inzaghi-Lotito meeting imminent as coach’s speech revealed
Inzaghi-Lotito meeting imminent as coach’s speech revealed
Lazio coach Simone Inzaghi reportedly gathered the team for a speech in Formello yesterday, while a meeting with Claudio Lotito to discuss his future at the club appears to be imminent. Lazio have qualified for the last 16 stage of the Champions League for the first time in 20 years but the Biancocelesti have had […]
Insigne apologised with Massa
Insigne apologised with Massa
According to multiple reports in Italy, Lorenzo Insigne apologised with referee Davide Massa and his teammates after Inter-Napoli, but the Partenopei’s captain could receive a two-match ban. Insigne saw red after insulting referee Davide Massa during Inter-Napoli on Wednesday. Despite Gennaro Gattuso’s protests after the final whistle, reports of La Gazzetta dello Sport and Il […]
Materazzi: ‘Conte considers four-men defence’
Materazzi: ‘Conte considers four-men defence’
Marco Materazzi suggests Antonio Conte considers adopting a four-men defence at Inter: ‘He is making his assessments.’ The Inter legend released an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport to discuss the Nerazzurri’s strength and weaknesses so far. “It cannot be said that it is a brilliant Inter, they propose less game than last year. However, […]
Inter’s defenders shortlist
Inter’s defenders shortlist
According to Tuttosport, Inter are monitoring several defenders, including Arsenal’s Shkodran Mustafi and Bayern Munich’s Jerome Boateng, who could join the Nerazzurri on a free transfer next season. Antonio Conte’s side have conceded 15 goals in the opening 12 Serie A games of the season and according to Tuttosport, Beppe Marotta wants to strengthen the […]