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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. Milan received good news from Rafael Leao as the injury he suffered against Torino on Monday is unlikely to force him to the sidelines for a …

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. Swiss defender Akanji has recovered from a fever and is expected to be available for tonight’s Champions League meeting with Liverpool at San Siro. The former Manchester City centre-back …

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. The 2004-born goalkeeper produced at least five high-difficulty stops, effectively securing a valuable point against Venezia and underlining his rapid rise. The 21-year-old, who celebrated his …

Santiago Gimenez is still unwilling to leave Milan in the January transfer window and has recently rejected approaches from other clubs. Mexico international Gimenez is unwilling to leave Milan and has confirmed his stance during the last month, when his agent rejected approaches from two or three clubs. We’ll see if the situation will change in the coming weeks, especially …

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. Milan’s Serie A clash against Como in February 2026 was meant to be played in Perth, Australia, after FIFA and UEFA had reluctantly agreed to the request from the two …

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. Serie A giants Inter are ready to welcome a troubled Liverpool side at San Siro tonight, but the eve of the game was shaken by the news that Salah would not make the trip …

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.’ Napoli star Lukaku is expected to return to action before the end of the month, making his first appearance in 2025-26 against Udinese in Serie A or Milan in the Supercoppa Italiana semifinal. …

Sky Sport Italia report that Roma have already opened talks over Joshua Zirkzee with Manchester United: ‘Negotiations are ongoing, there’s a daily dialogue.’ Roma are expected to reshape their attacking department in the January transfer window as the Giallorossi seem eager to send Evan Ferguson back to Brighton to sign a new centre-forward. As Football Italia already reported earlier this …

Christian Pulisic was the undisputed Man Of The Match in Milan’s 3-2 win over Torino on Monday: ‘Stronger than fever.’ Milan secured a 3-2 comeback win over Torino last night, seeing Pulisic score two decisive goals as a substitute in the second half. The American star had travelled to Turin on the morning of the game, having spent the previous …

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 According to Anfield Index, senior figures at the club have already held preliminary discussions with the Spanish tactician, who is currently impressing in Serie A with Como. The Reds, who entered the season as …

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. Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti received good news from today’s training session as both Bremer and Rugani were spotted on the field at Continassa, working with the rest of the team, as reported by Ilbianconero.com. The …

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.’ Conte’s Napoli and Mourinho’s Benfica meet in the Champions League Round 6 on Wednesday. It will be a special meeting for Conte’s assistant Oriali, an Inter legend who was part of Mourinho’s …

Coutinho, a former Inter and Liverpool player, previews tonight’s Champions League clash between the Nerazzurri and the Reds: ‘They are more similar than one might think…’ Inter and Liverpool meet at the Stadio Meazza this evening in the Champions League Round 6. The Nerazzurri have earned four wins from the opening five games in the competition (one loss) and aim …

Fabio Capello feels it’s ‘hard’ to ask more from Kenan Yildiz and says that even if Luciano Spalletti was trying to motivate the squad, he should have delivered his criticism behind closed doors. Juventus suffered their first defeat under Spalletti on Sunday as Antonio Conte’s Napoli beat the Old Lady 2-1 at the Stadio Maradona. The Bianconeri had travelled to …

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Roma are preparing to cut short Evan Ferguson’s loan in January, although the early return would still require Brighton’s approval. ‘Evan Ferguson’s spell at Roma isn’t destined to last long. Perhaps just the four games remaining before the transfer market opens,’ La Gazzetta dello Sport wrote on Tuesday. According to the Italian newspaper, Roma …