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Juventus were the ones left celebrating after a massively important 2-1 victory over Roma in Serie A on Saturday evening, but Luciano Spalletti now has to deal with another defensive injury and also has two new doubts approaching next weekend’s clash against Pisa.  Goals from Francisco Conceicao and Lois Oopenda were enough for the Bianconeri to hold on for the …

Stefano Moreo’s late striker earned Pisa a point in a 2-2 draw away at Cagliari. Relegation rivals Cagliari and Pisa drew 2-2 at the Unipol Domus on Sunday, in Serie A Round 16. The home side had to cope without Belotti, Ze Pedro, Felici, Liteta and Luvumbo, while Pisa had travelled to Sardinia without Stengs, Cuadrado, Nzola, Akinsanmiro and Nzola. Gaetano …

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 …

Sassuolo turn to Armand Laurient in attack as Torino, led by Che Adams and Duvan Zapata, visit the Mapei Stadium in Serie A on Sunday afternoon. The Neroverdi are two matches unbeaten heading into today’s clash, following a 3-1 victory over Fiorentina and a 2-2 draw away against Milan so far in December. Torino were beaten 3-2 by Milan when …

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. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

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 …

Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. 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 …

Sassuolo defender Tarik Muharemovic is not worried about potentially facing Italy in the World Cup play-off Final and admits Napoli’s Scott McTominay is the best player he’s faced in Serie A so far: ‘He really made my head spin.’ Bosnia and Herzegovina international Muharemovic does not fear meeting Italy in the World Cup playoff Final next year. The two countries …

Gian Piero Gasperini has done nothing to deny his disappointment towards Evan Ferguson, and his words sound like a transfer message for Brighton and Manchester United. Safe to say Roma coach Gasperini is unhappy with Irish striker Ferguson. The Brighton loanee contributed to Roma’s only goal against Juventus on Saturday, but Gasp was still unhappy with his performance and, overall, …

Juventus are interested in Lazio’s goalkeeper Christos Mandas, while Mattia Perin is pushing to return to Genoa. A potential goalkeeper domino effect could animate the January transfer window in Serie A, and one of the key names is Lazio’s Mandas. Sources with direct knowledge of the matter exclusively tell me that Juventus are interested in the 24-year-old who has become …

Napoli centre-back Luca Marianucci is Torino’s top defensive target for the January transfer window. Torino have targeted Napoli defender Marianucci for January. Sources with direct knowledge of the matter exclusively tell me that the ex-Empoli defender is the Granata’s primary option for the winter transfer window. Marianucci feels ready for a new experience to get more playing time, but Napoli …

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing the Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Diant Ramaj.  The 24-year-old German goalkeeper is currently on loan at Heidenheim, and he has impressed during his loan. Arsenal are keeping tabs on his progress, and they could look to make a move for him. The opportunity to join the Premier League club could be exciting for the goalkeeper. …

Juventus fans at the Allianz Stadium paid tribute to Paulo Dybala last night with a standing ovation when the Argentine was subbed off in the second half. Juventus beat Roma 2-1 in Turin on Saturday, moving just one point below the fourth-placed Giallorossi in the Serie A table. Dybala started the match against his former club at the Allianz Stadium …

Cagliari look to Sebastiano Esposito in a relegation battle against Pisa. It kicks off at 12:30 CET (11:30 GMT) at the Unipol Domus in Cagliari. The home side have collected five points in the last five games, while Pisa have lost the last three games in a row, earning four points in the last five league outings. Belotti, Ze Pedro, …

Luciano Spalletti was delighted with Juventus‘ performance against Roma, but urged the team to show even further improvement: ‘If you’re not modern in the way you play, you’ll pay for it.’ The Bianconeri beat Roma 2-1 at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday, moving just one point below the Giallorossi in fourth. After his interview with Sky Sport Italia, Spalletti analysed …