Serie A news round-up: Bologna make history, Milan coach search continues

Check out today’s latest news from Serie A, including Bologna’s history-making season and Milan’s endless search for a new head coach.

Fabio Capello felt Roberto De Zerbi is considered a top coach only ‘because Pep Guardiola sponsors him’ and asked ‘what has he won in his career?’

La Gazzetta dello Sport was extremely harsh on an ’embarrassing’ Juventus who qualified for the Champions League despite a 1-1 home draw against already relegated Salernitana.

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Bologna owner Joey Saputo is going back to Bologna to celebrate a ‘historic milestone’ as the Rossoblu have qualified for the Champions League for the first time ever.

There are serious fears that Bologna and Netherlands striker Joshua Zirkzee could be forced to miss out on the upcoming European Championship through injury.

Charles De Ketelaere exposed Evan Ndicka and was the undisputed Man of the Match in Atalanta‘s 2-1 win over Roma on Sunday while Romelu Lukaku was left alone.

Arrigo Sacchi admitted he was ‘surprised’ by the Milan fans’ recent protest, defending the club and explaining why things aren’t as bad as they seem.

Giovanni Sartori has played a vital role in Bologna‘s historic Champions League qualification this season after accomplishing the same feat at Chievo Verona and Atalanta in the past.

Daniele De Rossi feels Roma should ‘follow the same path’ as Atalanta and insists fellow Serie A side La Dea are one of the few teams that can cause trouble for Bayer Leverkusen.

Adrien Rabiot was evasive when asked about his future with Juventus and Serie A, noting how he ‘won’t talk to the club’ until after the Coppa Italia final.

Cesc Fabregas opened up about his promotion-winning season at Como, the plans for their Serie A campaign and the rumours surrounding Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy.

Watch the best videos from Bologna, including chants for late coach Sinisa Mihajlovic as the Rossoblu mathematically secured a Champions League placement in Serie A.

Napoli have reopened talks with Antonio Conte after he lowered his wage demands and fellow Serie A side Milan are also ready to meet the former Chelsea coach again, reports detail.

Juventus starlet Kenan Yildiz is at serious risk of missing the upcoming Coppa Italia final against Atalanta through injury.

Athletico Paranaense goalkeeper Bento is ‘happy’ with the reports linking him to Inter and identified his own possible replacement at the Brazilian club.

Bayern Munich are still on the hunt for a new head coach and Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi remains a candidate ahead of the summer.

Bologna CEO Claudio Fenucci admits only Thiago Motta knows whether he’ll remain after Champions League qualification, but while Joshua Zirkzee has ‘a particular contract,’ the other Serie A stars can stay.