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Daniel Farke has been under a lot of pressure at Leeds in recent weeks, but for now, he remains in charge at Elland Road. The writing looked to have been on the wall after a run of six defeats in seven matches, but things have picked up over the last few days.

Inter head coach Cristian Chivu says that the ongoing debate surrounding Mohamed Salah and his recent comments about Liverpool are not his concern, but has warned that Arne Slot’s side will still ‘maintain a high level’ even if the Egyptian King is left out of the squad for Tuesday’s Champions League match. 

Ahead of the January transfer window, West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo is continuing to evaluate his squad. Midfield has been an area of express focus for the Portuguese, and among his decision has been to drop a cult hero down the pecking order.

Aston Villa have had an excellent season so far, and they would ideally like to add players in January to improve their chances of a Champions League finish in the Premier League table. However, it will be very difficult for this to happen.

Liverpool have reportedly decided to take the decision to leave star forward Mohamed Salah at home ahead of their Champions League clash against Inter in San Siro on Tuesday evening. 

Pisa have made just one alteration to their starting line-up ahead of Monday evening’s clash against Parma, who have changed half their team around after Thursday’s Coppa Italia defeat against Bologna.

Liverpool could soon be on the lookout for a new manager, with Arne Slot under increasing pressure at Anfield. Saturday’s 3-3 draw at Leeds United was the latest disappointing result for the Premier League champions, who could soon make a change.

Manchester United director of football Jason Wilcox has publicly thrown his support behind manager Ruben Amorim, urging fans and journalists to “trust the process” despite growing scrutiny over the team’s performances.

Christian Pulisic has been given the all-clear to join the rest of his Milan teammates in Turin ahead of Monday evening’s Serie A clash away against Torino, having initially been left at home through illness. 

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has claimed that he knows how he is performing for his new club and he does not need anyone else to remind him.

West Ham United are reportedly preparing a move for Tiago Gabriel, one of Serie A’s most promising young defenders, as manager Nuno Espírito Santo looks to strengthen his leaky backline in the January transfer window.

Milan travel to Torino knowing tonight’s match could be decisive for Massimiliano Allegri’s midfield structure, with the coach turning to Ruben Loftus-Cheek from the first whistle.

Chelsea defender Axel Disasi has become an in-demand centre-back ahead of the January transfer window, with Olympique Lyonnais making formal contact over a potential loan move, according to L’Équipe.

Manchester United have reportedly turned down an approach from AS Roma for striker Joshua Zirkzee, according to Corriere dello Sport.

In Italy today, many of today’s papers focused on Napoli’s monumental 2-1 win over Juventus last night, where Rasmus Hojlund scored twice to give Antonio Conte’s side an impressive victory, and hand Luciano Spalletti his first defeat since taking over at Juventus.