With Napoli and Bologna playing in the Supercoppa final on Monday, and Inter and Milan skipping the round after losing the semifinals, the 16th matchday of Serie A, which begins today, promises to be ...
With Napoli and Bologna playing in the Supercoppa final on Monday, and Inter and Milan skipping the round after losing the semifinals, the 16th matchday of Serie A, which begins today, promises to be quite unusual.
Below are the most important news items regarding the top clubs that have emerged this Saturday, December 20th.
Juventus, Goretzka considered for midfield
Also linked to Napoli in Serie A, midfielder Leon Goretzka, who is set to leave Bayern Munich, also appears to intrigue Juventus.
According to TuttoJuve, along with Atletico Madrid, Fenerbahce, and Galatasaray, the Bianconeri are also considering signing the midfielder next year on a free transfer.
Milan, Thiago Silva moves further away
According to Daniele Longo, despite contacts with Massimiliano Allegri and their strong relationship, Thiago Silva is moving away from Milan.
The club has never been fully convinced about signing the forty-one-year-old on a free transfer, and since the player is asking for a contract for next season as well and not just for 6 months, the gap is unbridgeable. The Brazilian will probably sign with Porto.
Inter, here’s why Zielinski was subbed before the penalties
After being eliminated in the Supercoppa against Bologna, there was much discussion about Inter coach Cristian Chivu’s choices regarding late substitutions.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, there was a physical reason behind the substitution of Piotr Zielinski, who is a designated penalty taker. The Polish midfielder had cramps in his hamstrings.
Napoli, Adams considered for midfield in January
Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur on X has put forward a new name for Napoli’s January transfer window.
It is, of course, a midfielder: Tyler Adams from Bournemouth. Several Premier League clubs are also interested in him, but the asking price is at least 35-40 million. In short, not an easy target.
Roma, eyes on Disasi for defense
According to Tuttomercatoweb.com, Roma has identified a new profile to strengthen their defense in January.
It is Axel Disasi, a defender owned by Chelsea who has been sidelined from Enzo Maresca’s technical project. Juventus and Milan have also previously inquired about him.
Lazio, attacking numbers are HORROR
As highlighted by Il Messaggero, one of Lazio’s major problems this season is the offensive contribution from their forwards.
The only two players with 3 goals are Mattia Zaccagni and Matteo Cancellieri, and it’s the first time since the 1984/85 season that such a low figure has been recorded after 15 Serie A matchdays.
Fiorentina, all-in on Paratici
Fabio Paratici is ready for a very tough challenge to restart after his suspension. The executive has been contacted by Fiorentina.
According to Matteo Moretto, the idea of the Viola, currently last in the standings, is to entrust him with the role of Head of Football, offering a five-year contract.
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