It’s Estonia-Italy day! Tonight, in Tallinn, a piece of the National Team’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup is at stake. The Azzurri will take the field already knowing the result of Norway-I...
It’s Estonia-Italy day! Tonight, in Tallinn, a piece of the National Team’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup is at stake. The Azzurri will take the field already knowing the result of Norway-Israel and will have to secure the three points (and do so with a big win).
A crucial match for Gattuso’s men, who still hope for first place in Group I but must at least lock down second place, which means qualification for the playoffs.
The National Team takes center stage, but not only that: let’s go through all the most important daily news concerning the top Serie A clubs.
Juve eye Norton-Cuffy: first contacts with his camp
Juventus are already thinking about the future and have set their sights on Brooke Norton-Cuffy, Genoa’s wide man who has been a standout in the early season. As reported by Corriere dello Sport, there have already been contacts with the player’s entourage.
The English full-back, one of the most appreciated in Serie A for pace and physicality, has attracted interest from several Italian clubs. No moves are expected in January, but in the summer Juve could act decisively to get ahead of the competition.
Milan, Jashari speeds up: return in mid-November
Ardon Jashari sees the light at the end of the tunnel. Milan’s Swiss midfielder, sidelined since late August with a non-displaced fracture of the right fibula, is close to completing his recovery.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Allegri (who pushed strongly for him in the summer) will have him back around mid-November. So far Jashari has only played two cameos, but upon his return he will have to earn minutes in a midfield now well-oiled with Fofana, Modric and Rabiot.
Inter, no rapid comeback for Thuram
Marcus Thuram won’t rush it. The French striker will remain out at least until the clash with Napoli on October 2.
As La Gazzetta dello Sport reports, a hamstring injury calls for caution: no Roma and no Union Saint-Gilloise in the Champions League. The goal is to return only when he’s fully recovered.
Napoli, Hojlund’s buyout is a formality
Rasmus Hojlund has won over Napoli. The Dane, who arrived in the summer after Lukaku’s injury, has become the poster boy of the Azzurri attack in just a few weeks.
“Manna’s move was a masterpiece,” writes La Gazzetta dello Sport. With five goals between league and national team, Hojlund has convinced everyone. The €44 million buyout from United, set for the end of the season, is now considered a formality: “Naples are already crazy about Rasmus,” the paper concludes.
Roma, Stassin idea for the attack
Roma are targeting young talents and looking to Belgium. According to Ekrem Konur, the Giallorossi are tracking Lucas Stassin, a 2004-born striker at Saint-Étienne, valued at around €40 million by the French club.
Saint-Étienne have already turned down a €26 million offer from Paris FC, but Roma remain alert. The move would be for the future, in case of sales in attack. Rennes, CSKA Moscow, Brentford and Al-Hilal are also in the race.
Lazio, Sarri considers a return to 4-3-3
Maurizio Sarri is thinking about another tactical switch after balance issues emerged with the 4-4-2. Despite 6 goals in the last two games, Lazio have shown worrying defensive frailties, writes Il Messaggero.
Against Atalanta, at the New Balance Stadium, they will likely return to 4-3-3, with Guendouzi back as a starter. Classic “Sarrismo” remains the coach’s preferred system, though the attack remains a question: with a lone striker, Lazio struggle to create chances.
Fiorentina, good news for Fazzini and Dodo
Fiorentina are working at Viola Park ahead of the trip to San Siro against Milan. As reported by La Nazione, Stefano Pioli can smile: Dodo and Fazzini are close to returning and should rejoin the group in the coming days.
More caution for Simon Sohm, dealing with plantar fasciitis. The Swiss may have to wait a few more days before seeing the pitch again, but the goal remains to be available right after the break.
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