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Marco Palestra impressed with his performance for Cagliari against Juventus on Saturday evening, and Football Italia expert Alfredo Pedullà explains why his parent club, Atalanta, were unwilling to let him join the Bianconeri over the summer.  Marco Palestra is continuing to show that he is a tremendous talent, a powerful right-back and the future of Italian football.  The 20-year-old full-back …

Aston Villa only made five senior signings in the summer, but so far, there have been issues with almost all of them. Jadon Sancho was struggled, Harvey Elliott and Victor Lindelof have barely played, but the most concerning situation could be the one with Evann Guessand. Guessand, who had been wanted by Tottenham earlier in the summer, joined Aston Villa …

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Dusan Vlahovic will undergo medical tests tomorrow, but it is already guaranteed that he’ll miss the upcoming big games against Napoli, Bologna and Roma. Juventus forward Vlahovic will be forced to remain out of action for “some time,” said Luciano Spalletti on Saturday. Vlahovic was subbed off around minute 30 in a home game …

Luciano Spalletti says Jonathan David and Lois Openda should not be ‘timid’ and have a bit of ‘di**face’ to emerge at Juventus, otherwise opponents will ‘slap’ them around. Openda and David will likely get more playing time in the coming weeks as starting Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic has sustained a muscle injury that appears to be serious. Vlahovic was forced …

Franco Israel returns to Torino’s starting XI and Ché Adams starts against Nikola Štulić’s Lecce in the Serie A lunch-time game on Sunday. It kicks off at 12:30 CET (11:30 GMT) at the Stadio Via del Mare. Jean, Marchwinski, Perez and Pierret are unavailable for the home side, while Torino must cope without Schuurs, Simeone and Ismajli. However, the Granata …

Italy international Guglielmo Vicario takes ‘full responsibility’ for a clumsy error that cost Tottenham a 2-1 loss against Fulham on Saturday. Italian goalkeeper Vicario made headlines for the wrong reasons in England yesterday as he gave away Tottenham’s second goal in a home game against Fulham. The former Empoli star rushed outside his box to get the ball, but got the …

During the summer transfer window, Man United were able to get a number of discarded players off their books. Antony re-joined Real Betis on a permanent deal, Rasmus Hojlund headed to Napoli on loan with an obligation to buy, while academy graduate Marcus Rashford also moved on to Barcelona. Rashford has had a fine start to life in Catalonia, where …

Quick take: Injury outlook: depth players may get minutes, but the knock could strain the side’s rhythm. Recovery timelines will guide expectations; international duty could also be impacted. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Chelsea are reportedly continuing to monitor Nottingham Forest defender Murillo, with long-term plans to bring the highly rated centre-back to Stamford Bridge, according to TEAMtalk. However, a January transfer appears unlikely due to Forest’s strong stance and the player’s recently signed long-term contract. The 23-year-old Brazilian has been one of Forest’s best performers since arriving in the Premier League. His …

Yildiz worth 10, ahi Vlahovic The Turkishman turns Cagliari around: ‘Spalletti leaves me free.’ Dusan in tears: a long stop. Inter, bonuses are over Lautaro-Thuram: Chivu can make no more mistakes Maignan saves, Rafa flies: ‘Scoring is free.’ VAR chaos: Allegri sent off, no penalty for the Biancocelesti Roma-Napoli never seen Gasp and Conte’s moves on the road for 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. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

New Black Queens defender Benedicte Simon has delivered a stirring and motivational message to young girls aspiring to build careers in football, urging them to shut out negativity and remain committed to their dreams.The French-born Ghanaian, who has joined the Black Queens camp for the first time, opened up about her personality and football journey, encouraging young girls to believe …

Napoli are preparing to make a major move in the January transfer window, with Manchester United starlet Kobbie Mainoo emerging as their number one target to strengthen the midfield, according to Calciomercato. The Serie A champions are facing a growing crisis in the center of the park, with Kevin De Bruyne, André-Frank Zambo Anguissa, and Billy Gilmour all sidelined due …

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.

The race to sign Marc Guéhi is heating up, with Atletico Madrid emerging as one of several top European clubs vying for the Crystal Palace defender’s signature ahead of his expected free-agent status this summer. According to journalist Matteo Moretto, speaking on Radio Marca, the La Liga giants have joined an elite list of suitors that includes Bayern Munich, Barcelona, …