Chelsea will be managed by Calum McFarlane, the Under-21 coach, when they face Man City tomorrow, as the Blues hunt for a replacement for Enzo Maresca.
Inter coach Cristian Chivu isn’t interested in fuelling controversies with Napoli and Antonio Conte and has ‘trust’ in Stefan de Vrij and Davide Frattesi: ‘They’ll have plenty of chances to play.’ Chivu held a press conference on Saturday on the eve of a big Serie A game against Bologna at San Siro.
Sunday night’s clash between Inter Milan and Bologna will also mark a return to familiar surroundings for Giovanni Fabbian. The midfielder, who came through Inter’s youth system before moving on in search of regular first-team football, is set to step back onto the San Siro pitch wearing Bologna colours.
Inter Milan are pushing to bring clarity to the Joao Cancelo situation and have now set a clear deadline for the Portuguese defender to make his decision.
Christmas and New Year's have passed, with Real Madrid hoping for a positive 2026 under Xabi Alonso. That starts with a home game against Real Betis on January 4, a tricky team that has lost just once in their last five against Los Blancos.
Lennon Miller was praised by Udinese coach Kosta Runjaić despite the Bianconeri’s 1-0 loss in Como, but the Scottish midfielder insisted that his team ‘should have scored’ in the second half.
The potential arrival of João Cancelo could force Inter Milan to make a difficult choice in their UEFA squad registration, with Matteo Darmian emerging as the main risk.
Chelsea will be managed by their under 21 manager Calum McFarlane tomorrow when they face Man City, and what was really disgraceful about the whole situation was that the young coach was asked to take the first press conference after the sacking of Enzo Maresca.
Arsenal have reportedly been working on a potential move for Kenan Yildiz for several weeks, as speculation around the attacker’s future continued to intensify.
Juventus handed Luciano Spalletti a short-term contract when he was appointed manager at the end of October, a decision that reflected both urgency and caution from the club.
A Lucas Da Cunha goal from the spot was all Como needed to secure a 1-0 win over Udinese and continue their unbeaten run at home. Nico Paz started on the bench as he had not trained in the previous week, as Fabregas explained before kick-off.
Inter Milan are not planning a busy January window, with the squad considered complete despite ongoing links to João Cancelo. That is the clear message reported by Corriere dello Sport, which plays down the idea of multiple reinforcements even if the Cancelo operation progresses.
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has said that it was Endrick Felipe’s decision to leave the club on loan for Olympique Lyon, as he was asked about the club’s January transfer plans.
Manuel Akanji could become a decisive piece in Inter Milan pursuit of Joao Cancelo in January, both on the pitch and in the transfer market. As highlighted by La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Swiss defender has made an immediate and overwhelming impact since arriving from Manchester City.
Eberechi Eze has not played a single minute in any of Arsenal’s last three Premier League matches, remaining on the bench throughout each fixture. This development has surprised many observers, particularly given the strong impression the midfielder made at the beginning of his time at the club.
Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee has been enduring a rough week, and his chances of sealing a return to Serie A have taken a hit. The Dutchman was given a rare starting berth against Wolves.
Juventus are set to face Lecce in the next few hours, and the match at the Allianz Stadium will include a notable moment beyond the action on the pitch.
Chelsea’s recruitment team are reportedly weighing up a huge offer worth €150m for Aston Villa attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers. As we reported yesterday, Rogers is firmly on Chelsea’s radar, and there’s the feeling within the industry that Villa might have to sell due to PSR reasons.
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Napoli remain interested in Kobbie Mainoo, but a deal with Manchester United is possible only if Noa Lang leaves. Napoli will be looking for midfield reinforcement in the January window, and Mainoo remains a top target for the Partenopei.
Wilson Odobert was handed a start against Brentford on New Year’s Day after his eye-catching cameo appearance in the 1-0 win over Crystal Palace. Tottenham Hotspur could not start the New Year with a bang as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Manchester City’s draw against Sunderland has opened up a four-point gap at the top of the Premier League table, with Arsenal now sitting clear of their closest rivals.
The Chelsea Enzo Maresca sacking came as a bit of a surprise. It is not normal to get sacked after winning a couple of trophies only a few months ago. However, the 45-year-old Argentine managed to do that precisely.
Cole Palmer has been described as “good to go” for Chelsea’s game against Manchester City on Sunday at The Etihad. Palmer has been plagued by a groin injury this season, but returned to action against Leeds last month and is continuing to build his fitness.
Arsenal boasts one of the strongest squads in Europe this season, supported by significant depth across every position. The club strengthened its options during the summer by adding several high-quality players and has already begun to see the benefits of those decisions.
Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt is close to sealing a return from injury after a month on the sidelines. The 26-year-old was omnipresent in the lineup this season prior to an injury he suffered at the start of December.