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Bologna confirm that defender Nicolò Casale will be out of action for the rest of 2025 after sustaining a muscular injury.

Xabi Alonso has been linked with a move to Liverpool amid speculation over the future of Arne Slot. 

Luciano Spalletti lost his first game as the Juventus coach on Sunday, and the Tuscan has already sent direct messages to some key players aiming to improve performance on the pitch.

The MRI scan undergone by Rafael Leao today ruled out any muscular lesion, but the Milan star could still be rested against Sassuolo in order to be fit for the Supercoppa Italiana next week.

Sky Sport Italia reports that Manuel Akanji’s condition is improving, so the ex-Manchester City defender is expected to be available tonight when his Inter side meet Liverpool in the Champions League.

Giovanni Daffara stole the spotlight in Monday’s Serie B action with a string of outstanding saves for Avellino, and it’s only a matter of time before Serie A clubs begin to show serious interest.

Santiago Gimenez is still unwilling to leave Milan in the January transfer window and has recently rejected approaches from other clubs.

Milan’s meeting with Como in February 2026 is now highly unlikely to be held in Perth due to fresh restrictions from the Asian Football Confederation and Football Australia, reports Gazzetta.

Mohamed Salah’s omission from the Liverpool team facing Inter is a major talking point in Merseyside, causing ‘total distraction’ in the squad, says journalist Oliver Kay.

Romelu Lukaku’s return to action is near as the Napoli striker waved at fans and media after an individual training session on the pitch: ‘See you soon.’

Sky Sport Italia report that Roma have already opened talks over Joshua Zirkzee with Manchester United: ‘Negotiations are ongoing, there’s a daily dialogue.’

Christian Pulisic was the undisputed Man Of The Match in Milan’s 3-2 win over Torino on Monday: ‘Stronger than fever.’

Liverpool’s hierarchy have reportedly identified Cesc Fàbregas as a potential successor to Arne Slot, as pressure mounts on the Dutchman following a turbulent run of form

Juventus defenders Gleison Bremer and Daniele Rugani trained with the rest of the team today on the eve of a Champions League match against Paphos.

Antonio Conte’s assistant Lele Oriali praises the Napoli coach and José Mourinho, with whom he won the treble at Inter in 2010: ‘They are superstars of the bench.’