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Tijjan Noslin’s winning goal for Lazio against Parma could change the striker’s future at the Stadio Olimpico. Noslin scored a vital goal for Lazio against Parma, allowing the Biancocelesti to secure three points at the Tardini despite being reduced to nine men. It was the second goal of the season for the Dutchman, but this was truly a massive one …

Luciano Spalletti has confirmed his squad of 23 Juventus players to take on Bologna at the Dall’Ara on Sunday evening, in a game that is already crucial in the race for the Champions League positions in Serie A.  The Bianconeri sit in seventh place in the Serie A standings ahead of kick-off with 23 points to their name thus far. …

Football Italia’s transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà examines referee controversies from Torino-Cremonese and Parma-Lazio and criticises the reported proposal to reschedule a big game from Round 30 by just 45 minutes. Pedullà’s latest video for Football Italia on YouTube touches on several issues in Serie A, including referee controversies in Torino-Cremonese and Parma-Lazio. Cremonese were not given a penalty kick despite …

Davide Bartesaghi is Football Italia’s MOTM in Milan’s 2-2 draw against Sassuolo, but Andrea Pinamonti was impressive for the Neroverdi, providing two assists. Milan: Maignan 6.5; Tomori 5, Gabbia 5 (60′ De Winter 5), Pavlovic 5.5; Saelemaekers 6.5 (90′ Athekame N/A), Loftus-Cheek 6.5, Modric 5.5, Rabiot 6, Bartesaghi 8 (90′ Estupinan N/A); Pulisic 5.5 (73′ Ricci 5.5), Nkunku 6. Coach: …

Massimiliano Allegri insists he would have replaced Christian Pulisic even if Milan didn’t play in the Supercoppa next week, but feels it was ‘too easy’ for Sassuolo to score goals in a 2-2 draw. Milan were held to a 2-2 draw by newly promoted side Sassuolo at San Siro on Sunday. The Rossoneri already dropped points against Cremonese and Pisa, …

Napoli director Giovanni Manna insists they must remain ‘positive’ during an injury crisis after Champions League setbacks, but demands ‘more determination’ from Lorenzo Lucca. It kicks off at the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine at 14.00 GMT. See how all today’s five Serie A games unfold on the Liveblog. The Partenopei are flying high in Serie A at the top of …

Milan talent Davide Bartesaghi scored his first two goals in Serie A, but Sassuolo bravely picked up a point thanks to goals from Ismael Koné and Armand Laurienté in a 2-2 draw. Milan were held to a 2-2 draw by Sassuolo at San Siro on Sunday. See how it all unfolded on the Liveblog.  The visitors were without their star …

Gian Piero Gasperini confirms Roma will have Evan Ndicka and potentially Paulo Dybala starting against Como on Monday. ‘We have all the ingredients to do well.’ It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday at 19.45 GMT. The Giallorossi are badly in need of a boost in Serie A after back-to-back defeats against Napoli and Cagliari, both with 1-0 …

Check the official line-ups from this afternoon’s Serie A games, as Napoli have limited options against Nicolò Zaniolo’s Udinese, while Fiorentina vs. Verona is a huge relegation dogfight. These two fixtures both kick off at 14.00 GMT. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s five Serie A games on the Liveblog. Napoli need a …

Ghanaian defender Nicholas Opoku produced another assured display for Kasimpasa in their 0-0 draw against Genclerbirligi in the Turkish Süper Lig.The centre-back completed the full 90 minutes, extending his run to 16 consecutive matches played in full this season.Opoku earned a 7.3 match rating after a disciplined performance, recording 52 touches and completing 32 of his 40 passes at an …

Milan director Igli Tare keeps the door open for Mike Maignan’s contract extension and trusts Christopher Nkunku and Santiago Gimenez, but refuses to rule out the signing of a new centre-forward in January. Milan host Sassuolo at San Siro on Sunday. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s five Serie A games on the …

Multiple sources confirm Juventus’ interest in Davide Frattesi, but Inter will likely ask for Khephren Thuram when, and if, negotiations begin. Tuttosport newspaper reported earlier this week that Frattesi’s agent Beppe Riso had resumed talks with Juventus as the Inter midfielder seeks more playing time in the second part of the season. The best Italy goal-scorer during the Luciano Spalletti …

Manchester United are interested in signing the Ecuadorian midfielder Ederson Castillo.  The 17-year-old has impressed with Liga Deportiva Universitaria, and Manchester United have been keeping tabs on his progress. According to journalist Johanna Calderon, Manchester United’s interest in the player is now increasing. It seems that they are keen on securing his signature. Manchester United have done well to groom …

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 Serie A games, starting with Milan-Sassuolo before Udinese-Napoli, Fiorentina-Verona, Genoa-Inter and Bologna-Juventus. We begin at 12:30 CET (11:30) GMT with the lunch-time match between Milan and Sassuolo. The Rossoneri are the …

Christian Pulisic and Christopher Nkunku lead the Milan attack against Sassuolo, who reply with Alieu Fadera and Andrea Pinamonti. It kicks off at 12:30 CET (11:30 GMT) at the Stadio Meazza in San Siro, Milan. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s five Serie A games on the Liveblog. Gimenez, Fofana, Leao are unavailable …