Roma legend Francesco Totti believes Paulo Dybala can make a difference ‘consistently’ but insists the Giallorossi must score more goals to fight for the title: ‘Evan Ferguson and Artem Dovbyk still need to get up to speed.’ Totti joined Luciano Spalletti for an event in Milan on Tuesday, where he spoke about Roma’s season so far.
Gian Piero is bringing a clear identity to Roma, despite an up-and-down start to the season that has brought four home defeats across Serie A and the Europa League.
Paulo Dybala admits he was getting ‘pressure’ to score his first Serie A goal of the season, while Lorenzo Pellegrini sees Roma improvements in a 1-0 win at Sassuolo.
Scott McTominay reveals he had a surprising problem scoring for Napoli against Inter, while Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa gives his view on the tactical change.
Gian Piero Gasperinini insists he cleared the air with Paulo Dybala, but warns Evan Ferguson ‘is evidently not’ giving the right response for Roma. Their next game with Sassuolo kicks off at the Mapei Stadium on Sunday at 14.00 GMT.
Inter owners are reportedly reluctant to extend expiring contracts of Henrik Mkhitaryan, Matteo Darmian, Francesco Acerbi and Stefan de Vrij, but even talks over a new deal for Davide Frattesi have been put on hold.
Roberto De Zerbi says the Milan youth sector and Rossoneri legends, including Paolo Maldini, taught me ethics in football’ but admits Jurgen Klopp is right about coaching: ‘It’s a heavy job.’ Marseille coach De Zerbi spoke to Corriere della Sera about his life and career, starting with his time in the Milan youth sector as a footballer.
Inter have an obligation to sign Manuel Akanji on a permanent deal if they win the Scudetto and the Swiss defender makes at least 50% of appearances, but the Serie A giants are reportedly determined to retain the Man City loanee regardless of those conditions.
Sassuolo midfielder Nemanja Matic has explained why he spent just one season in Serie A with Roma in 2022-23, accusing the Giallorossi of breaking promises
Lazio forward Gustav Isaksen reveals he was ‘going crazy staring at the ceiling’ when suffering from glandular fever, as he was put into total isolation.
Sassuolo have confirmed a late, surprise absence for captain Domenico Berardi against Verona, with the forward missing from both the starting XI and the bench.
Inter President Beppe Marotta assures they ‘have a positive impression’ of coach Cristian Chivu, and reiterates the need for a new stadium shared by them and Milan.
Como coach Cesc Fabregas says his compatriot Sergio Busquets ‘wants to become a coach’ but insists Jamie Vardy was never close to moving to the Stadio Sinigaglia: ‘Not true.’ Former Spain international Fabregas says his friend and former Barcelona teammate Busquets wants to become a coach.
Napoli have confirmed this morning that Italian winger Matteo Politano has signed a new deal at the club, renewing with the Neapolitan side until June 2028.
Como coach Cesc Fabregas confirmed the club will donate all the proceeds from their Coppa Italia match against Sassuolo to the local community after the iconic lake flooded.
Inter President Beppe Marotta insists that the Stadio Meazza must be ‘torn down and rebuilt’ like Wembley Stadium as the city of Milan is becoming ‘marginal
Federico Dimarco and Carlos Augusto acknowledge the 2-1 victory over Sassuolo was a crucial boost for Inter’s Serie A prospects. ‘We did everything possible to bring it home.’ The Nerazzurri had got back on track in the Champions League with a midweek 2-0 win away to Ajax, and were hoping to bring some of that confidence to domestic football.
Italian head coach Francesco Farioli arrived at Porto this summer, following his departure from Eredivisie side Ajax at the end of last season. The 36-year-old
Cremonese coach Davide Nicola confirms Jamie Vardy and Martin Payero are out against Parma, warning the Ducali ‘won’t be in the relegation battle’ this season.
Reports on Friday indicate that at least three different Serie A clubs approached Juventus over the course of the summer transfer window with loan proposals
Inter star Lautaro Martinez continued to train separately on Friday, so he remains in doubt for Sunday’s Serie A match against Sassuolo. Inter striker Lautaro Martinez hasn’t yet recovered from low back pain that forced him to the bench in Wednesday’s 2-0 victory over Ajax in the Champions League.
Although Sunderland have closed up to nine signings during the current transfer window, they have also failed in some cases. The Black Cats have been so active this summer that they haven't been able to close all their desired signings.