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Massimiliano Allegri says Luka Modric won’t start against Fiorentina tomorrow, but is happy to see Rafael Leao becoming ‘more concrete.’ Allegri previewed tomorrow’s Serie A match against Fiorentina at a press conference on Saturday. The Rossoneri only played two days ago against Genoa and were held to a 1-1 draw at San Siro. “Nkunku is fit and available; I have …

Liverpool have reportedly been handed a major transfer boost as one of their long-term targets in the form of Micky van de Ven is open to joining them. The Tottenham defender, who can play centre-back or left-back, was first looked at quite closely by Liverpool during his time at his former club Wolfsburg. Now fresh reports claim Van de Ven …

Inter coach Cristian Chivu admits he has ‘a lot to learn’ from Antonio Conte and is aware that tomorrow’s Serie A showdown at San Siro ‘can influence the trajectory of the season.’ Inter coach Chivu previewed tomorrow’s game between the Nerazzurri at Napoli during a press conference on Saturday. Inter are the Serie A table leaders with a four-point lead …

Former Arsenal right-back Emmanuel Eboue has admitted that legendary Gunners Invincibles star Lauren laughed at him when he first joined. Eboue was not a big name when he arrived at Arsenal, joining as a youngster from Belgian club Beveren after catching the eye of Arsene Wenger. The Ivorian looked like a promising talent, but he was always likely to struggle …

This page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page! Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s four Serie A games, Como-Bologna, Udinese-Pisa, Roma-Sassuolo and Atalanta-Torino. We begin Week 20 and therefore the second half of the season at 14.00 GMT (15.00 CET) with Como vs. Bologna head-to-head …

Former Italy star Mario Balotelli admits he considers becoming a coach after the end of his playing career: ‘But what if I find another one with my same character?’ Former Serie A and Italy star Balotelli is considering becoming a coach. “I’m thinking about it as I’m getting old,” Balotelli told reporters on Saturday, via Gazzetta. “But what if I …

Arsenal are reportedly looking at two transfer targets that could point towards Myles Lewis-Skelly no longer having a future at the Emirates Stadium. The talented young left-back enjoyed a superb breakthrough season last term, but has not featured as often this time around, with the likes of Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie both picked ahead of him. It now seems …

Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli could reportedly be making plans to leave and join a new club in the summer transfer window. The Brazil international has had a mixed spell with the Gunners, initially looking like a hugely exciting young talent, but struggling for consistency in the last few years. Martinelli is now seemingly planning for a move elsewhere, according to …

Daniele De Rossi expected a ‘different attitude’ from Milan players before Nicolae Stanciu’s penalty miss on Thursday, but the Genoa midfielder didn’t fail because of the little hole Strahinja Pavlovic had dug. Genoa held Milan to a 1-1 draw at San Siro just two days ago, but the Grifone somehow returned home with regrets as Romanian midfielder Stanciu missed a …

Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

Chelsea have had a difficult few weeks both on and off the pitch, but the appointment of Liam Rosenior brings hope of new beginnings. The Blues have not won a Premier League game in their last five fixtures, which has seen them drop from a title race opportunity to eighth in the league table in a matter of weeks. Rosenior …

Reports in the UK suggest that Inter are among the Serie A clubs interested in versatile Fulham defender Calvin Bassey, but the Premier League side don’t want to sell the Nigerian this month. TeamTalk reports that Inter are among the Serie A clubs interested in Fulham defender Bassey. The Nerazzurri are expected to make big changes in central defence over …

Karela United head coach Nurudeen Amadu says he is encouraged by his team’s gradual improvement as they prepare to face Aduana FC in Sunday’s Ghana Premier League fixture.The matchweek 18 encounter comes at a time when both sides are seeking momentum, albeit from contrasting recent experiences.Aduana enter the match under pressure after a 1–0 home loss to Vision FC, a …

Italy legend Roberto Baggio still carries a ‘weight’ for missing a decisive penalty kick against Brazil in the 1994 World Cup Final: ‘I lost three World Cups on penalties, not easy to digest.’ Italy legend Baggio said his penalty kick miss in the 1994 World Cup Final was “the greatest bitterness of my football career.” “I grew up with the …

Karela United head coach Nurudeen Amadu has revealed the challenges facing the club in the current transfer window, explaining why reinforcements may be limited despite the desire to strengthen the squad.Speaking ahead of Sundays league clash against Aduana FC, Amadu stressed that quality, not quantity, will guide recruitment decisions.So before the end of the registration period, we should have registered …