Napoli are pondering whether to bolster their defense either in January or next summer and have set sights on Stefan De Vrij, who might leave Inter on a free.
Milan executives reportedly spoke with coach Paulo Fonseca straight after his side’s 2-0 home defeat against Napoli on Tuesday and informed him that he’s under scrutiny, as they reiterated that while the club trusts the Portuguese manager, he’s urged to turn the tide after a worrying start to the season.
Scotland international Billy Gilmour remained on the pitch for 94 minutes during Napoli’s crucial 2-0 win against Milan before being subbed off seconds before the final whistle and receiving words of approval from his manager Antonio Conte.
Napoli star Romelu Lukaku sent a supportive message to Rafael Leao on Instagram after the Partenopei’s 2-0 win over Milan. Lukaku inspired Napoli’s 2-0 win over Milan on Tuesday, helping the Partenopei to cement the top spot in Serie A.
Juventus were unanimously considered the most solid Serie A defence, having leaked just one goal from their opening eight league games. However, it all changed in the last 10 days, during which Inter and Parma exposed an unprecedented defensive fragility from the Bianconeri, scoring six nets combined in the space of a few days.
Napoli met with Mamuka Jugeli, the agent of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, in Milan on Wednesday, and the conversations are continuing also with the entourage of Alex Meret.
Thiago Motta admits Juventus ‘need to improve the balance’ after another chaotic draw with Parma, explaining why he again left Kenan Yildiz on the bench.
Timothy Weah was the best Juventus player against Parma, but Enrico Del Prato practically scored twice in a 2-2 draw at the Allianz Stadium. Juventus were held to a 2-2 draw by strugglers Parma on Wednesday, slipping seven points below table leaders Napoli.
Piotr Zielinski couldn’t have had a better first Serie A start with Inter, as had a brace from the spot against their arch-rivals Juventus. The Pole, who had gotten the nod twice in the Champions League beforehand and was deployed consistently as a sub, took advantage of the opportunity.
There are reports of ‘encouraging signs’ from the meeting between Napoli and the agent of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia over a massive new contract. The Georgia international is still one of the lowest earners at the club on the same deal he started with when signing as a relative unknown from Dinamo Batumi in the summer of 2022.
Romania coach Mircea Lucescu feels Juventus should consider bringing Radu Dragusin back from Tottenham in January if the ex-Genoa defender continues to struggle for playing time in North London.
Scott McTominay received high praise from Napoli fans on social media after a 2-0 win over Milan on Tuesday. Napoli fans are delighted with performances from Scotland international McTominay.
Napoli star Romelu Lukaku scored his first goal from open play in over a month against Milan, but the Belgian striker has netted one more than Victor Osimhen two years ago.
Paulo Fonseca’s Milan are 11 points below table leaders Napoli, although with a game in hand, and Gazzetta compares this season’s results with those achieved in the pre-Stefano Pioli era.
Paulo Fonseca insists there is ‘no conflict’ between him and Rafael Leao, but the Portuguese winger has dropped down the Milan pecking order, becoming the last choice in attack in recent games.
Serie A leaders Napoli continued their unbeaten run with a victory at AC Milan on Tuesday with Antonio Conte saying European football is the target.
Antonio Conte’s Napoli beat Milan 2-0 at San Siro on Tuesday, and Italian media questioned Rossoneri’s decision to snub the Italian tactician to hire Paulo Fonseca last summer.
Antonio Conte admits Napoli could go for the Scudetto this season, even if it would be ‘a miracle’ despite their 2-0 victory away to Milan, thanking Romelu Lukaku for wanting them ‘at all costs.’ The Partenopei continued their extraordinary run of form, winning nine of their last 10 competitive games and drawing the other.
Napoli emerged 2-0 winners away at the San Siro against Milan, with two first half goals enough to inflict Fonseca’s side their third Serie A defeat of the season.
Hakan Calhanoglu will stay on the mend for the midweek match against Empoli due to a thigh issue, but he believes he’ll be ready for the following game against Venezia.
After a series of victories in relatively easy games, Napoli will take on a gauntlet, as they’ll lock horns with Milan, Inter, Atalanta, and Roma next.
Luciano Spalletti addressed several topics related to the Azzurri and Serie A in a lengthy interview with DAZN on Sunday night (via Tuttomercatoweb). “President Gabriele Gravina convinced me in one afternoon.
The future of Victor Osimhen remains uncertain. The 25-year-old joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan after a failed summer exit from Napoli caused an awkward situation between player, squad and manager, Antonio Conte.
Arsenal and Liverpool are reportedly the clubs showing the strongest interest in the potential transfer of Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia at the moment.
Napoli have drawn up a new contract for star winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia which will see the Georgian star receive a €5m/€6m pay rise at the Italian club.
Argentinian forward Lautaro Martinez scored a spectacular goal for Inter Milan in a crucial 1-0 victory over rivals AS Roma. The 27-year-old Inter skipper lashed home his fourth goal of the new season, accelerating a rather slow start to the campaign.
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