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Atalanta are not thrilled with their start to the 2025-26 season, which has left them in 10th place in the Serie A table after 10 league matches, and now, the club’s confidence in head coach Ivan Juric is no longer unconditional. 

Man United intend to make a big-money midfielder signing in 2026, having missed out on Carlos Baleba this summer. They are still interested in the Brighton player, as well as Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson – and now, a new name has emerged in recent days.

Liverpool could be without Alexander Isak for their crucial Champions League group-stage clash against Real Madrid, according to respected journalist Paul Joyce of The Times.

Napoli coach Antonio Conte defends his team as he only hears ‘criticism’ and argues that ‘all hell broke loose’ as soon as he spoke about referees.

Arsenal and Tottenham both signed attacking players in the summer, but there could be more to come in 2026. They each missed out on signing Rodrygo Goes in 2025, but it could be a different story in the future.

Tensions flared at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday evening as Djed Spence appeared to snub Thomas Frank following Spurs’ 1-0 defeat to Chelsea, sparking widespread debate.

Gian Piero Gasperini has confirmed that Paulo Dybala won’t return to action before the international break, meaning Roma will likely rely on Artem Dovbyk in games against Rangers and Udinese.

Antonio Conte says Leonardo Spinazzola and Billy Gilmour did not suffer muscle injuries, but ‘inflammations in the pubic area’, so they must be assessed ahead of tomorrow’s Champions League game against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Real Madrid has always had a star-studded roster, including the world-famous Ronaldo, who many considered the best player in the world. He played there for nine years before leaving in 2018. With top-of-their-game attackers like Jude Bellingham and Mbappe up front, they still have great talent.

Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri insists he was not the one who convinced Mike Maignan to stay at San Siro despite an offer from Chelsea: ‘Credit goes to Claudio Filippi and the club.’

Stefano Pioli has refused to resign after a call with Fiorentina directors, but U20 boss Daniele Galloppa remains a candidate as an interim coach, while talks with Paolo Vanoli have led nowhere so far.

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Atalanta coach Ivan Juric is under scrutiny as the club grows concerned about the players’ attitude, a declining efficiency in play, and some tactical decisions which have left the team in 10th place in Serie A.

Paulo Dybala struggled to fight back the tears on the bench after missing a penalty kick and suffering an injury in Roma’s 1-0 loss against Milan on Sunday.

Riccardo Orsolini and Hakan Calhanoglu are the best-placed Serie A representatives in the European Golden Boot ranking, with five goals and ten points.

Strahinja Pavlović admits he thought about Massimiliano Allegri’s instructions before scoring the winning goal for Milan against Roma last night.