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Alexander Isak has been criticised since the big-money move to Liverpool and he has now been backed to secure an exit. Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann has now weighed in on the situation of the Swedish international striker. Liverpool paid around £130 million to sign the player on deadline day, but he has not been able to live up to expectations. He is …

Vincenzo Italiano is fast becoming one of Italy’s most under-rated coaches, as when Bologna face Napoli on Monday, it’ll be his fifth cup final in the last four years. The Rossoblu came back from an early Marcus Thuram goal to hold Inter 1-1 with Riccardo Orsolini’s spot-kick, then were victorious in the penalty shoot-out. That means they will play against …

Crystal Palace are looking to bring in a quality defender to replace Daniel Muñoz in January. The Colombian is currently sidelined with an injury. According to Sky Sports, the player has picked up a knee injury, which will keep him out for an extended period. Crystal Palace are now looking to bring in a quality replacement and they will look to address the issue …

Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits Inter ‘were unable to convert our chances’ and so Bologna deserve to be in the Supercoppa Italiana Final. ‘We’ve got to work on finishing games off earlier.’ The Nerazzurri had the ideal start in Riyadh when taking the lead in the opening 73 seconds through a Marcus Thuram volley. However, Riccardo Orsolini equalised from the spot as …

Cristian Chivu explains his Inter choices after crashing out of the Supercoppa Italiana on penalties to Bologna. ‘I saw quality and intensity, the things I always want from my players.’ The Nerazzurri had the perfect start, taking the lead within 73 seconds when Alessandro Bastoni intercepted a loose ball and whipped the cross to the back post for an acrobatic …

AC Milan are hoping to sign Niclas Füllkrug from West Ham United during the January transfer window. According to Daniele Longo, the Italian outfit already has an agreement in place to sign the player on a 6-month loan deal. The German international has not been at his best since joining the Premier League club and he needs to move on in search of regular first-team …

The final of the 2025-26 Supercoppa Italiana is now set, as reigning Serie A champions Napoli are due to take on Coppa Italia victors Bologna in Riyadh on Monday evening. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming final.  Napoli and Milan got the Supercoppa Italiana underway on Thursday evening. Goals from David Neres and Rasmus Hojlund were …

Vincenzo Italiano admits it was ‘not easy’ for Bologna to recover from their nightmare start, but ‘the draw was the fair result and penalties are a lottery’ when eliminating Inter. The Rossoblu had never been in the Supercoppa Italiana before, as the tournament was only created after their last piece of silverware, but now they will face Napoli in the …

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 …

Ciro Immobile and Federico Ravaglia assure Bologna will ‘face the Supercoppa Final with the utmost ambition’ against Napoli after eliminating Inter on penalties. ‘We want to bring the trophy home.’ The Rossoblu had the worst possible start to this evening’s semi-final in Riyadh, as they were trailing within 73 seconds thanks to a Marcus Thuram volley. However, Riccardo Orsolini converted …

Leeds United are now preparing to confirm the arrival of Liverpool youngster Kai Morrall. The player has previously confirmed his exit on social media, and he is highly rated across the country. Morrall said: “After eight years at Liverpool, it is time for me to say goodbye. I would like to thank all the staff and the coaches who have helped me develop into a …

The defenders and goalkeepers provided some of the most impressive performances as Bologna booked their spot in the Supercoppa Italiana semi-final after a penalty shoot-out victory against Inter in Saudi Arabia on Friday night. Check out the player ratings below! The Nerazzurri stormed into an early lead: Alessandro Bastoni nicking the ball, carrying it past several defenders before crossing to …

Bologna will face Napoli in the Supercoppa Italiana Final on Monday after eliminating Inter in a penalty shoot-out, Ciro Immobile converting when Riccardo Orsolini had cancelled out the early Marcus Thuram strike. The Coppa Italia holders missed Lukasz Skorupski, Remo Freuler and Nicolò Casale, with Martin Vitik back on the bench after injury issues for their first ever Supercoppa participation. …

Aston Villa are closing in on the capture of Alysson Edward from Grêmio. According to Eduardo Gabardo, the Brazilian outfit has received €5 million upfront for the player from the Premier League club, and the remaining fee will be paid in instalments. The player has reportedly agreed on a long-term contract with the Premier League club, and Edward will join up with his new …

If Milan’s 2-0 defeat by Napoli in the Supercoppa Italiana semi-final on Thursday night taught us anything, it is that the summer recruits Milan brought in have not delivered the results that were expected of them.  There have been a few costly flops so far: Koni De Winter’s showing was embarrassing, Hojlund was able to get past him with relative …