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Vincenzo Italiano insists Bologna’s ‘dream is to qualify for UEFA tournaments every season’ ahead of their must-win Europa League clash with RB Salzburg. It kicks off at the Stadio Dall’Ara on Thursday at 20.00 GMT. The Rossoblu finally got their first victory in the Europa League this season with a 2-1 away to Steaua Bucharest, then battled their way to …

Christian Pulisic and Alexis Saelemaekers did not train for AC Milan this afternoon, so are in some doubt for Saturday’s meeting with Lazio. The USMNT star had only just returned to the starting XI and scored the decisive goal in the Derby della Madonnina victory over Inter at the weekend. According to Sky Sport Italia, Pulisic has been halted again …

Former Roma and Milan defender Cafu has weighed in on the Giallorossi’s early push for the Serie A title and the hope that Gian Piero Gasperini has brought to the Stadio Olimpico, suggesting that ‘improbable things can always become probable in football’.  Roma sit alone at the top of the Serie A standings, two points clear of Milan after 12 …

Scott McTominay dedicated his player of the match away from Napoli’s 2-0 Champions League win over Qarabag to the club’s kitmen, who he describes as ‘the real MVPs’ despite his personal heroics on the night.  McTominay continues to go from strength to strength under Antonio Conte at Napoli, with five goals to his name so far at club level this …

Elche's Rafa Mir and Rodrigo Mendoza. (REUTERS/Isabel Infantes) Arsenal’s march toward the Premier League title continued at the weekend with a resounding 4-1 victory over north London rivals Spurs. Eberechi Eze—who famously came close to joining Spurs in the summer—netted a sensational hat-trick, becoming one of the few players to achieve the feat in the derby. The result keeps the …

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has made the rather worrying claim that he’s “confused” by how his team can be getting such bad results this season. Slot strolled into Anfield last season and enjoyed the perfect start to his tenure, winning the Premier League title in his debut campaign. And yet, the wheels have very quickly come off this season, despite …

It was Mike Maignan and Milan who came out on top when they faced Yann Sommer and Inter in the Derby della Madonnina over the weekend, but Cristian Chivu is unlikely to drop the Switzerland international for Wednesday evening’s Champions League test away against Atletico Madrid, Football Italia expert Pedullà writes.  Mistakes are part of the job for any footballer, …

Roma midfielder Bryan Cristante has made it clear that he and the Roma squad are aiming to win this season’s Europa League, but has urged fans not to get too excited, nor too disappointed as they find themselves at the top of the Serie A standings: ‘Balance is the key’.  Roma have enjoyed a positive start to life under head …

Gian Piero Gasperini has confirmed that Paulo Dybala and Leon Bailey should be available for Roma’s Europa League test against top-of-the-table Midtjylland on Thursday evening, and has explained how the Danish side have kicked on so effectively over the last few years.  Roma sit at the top of the Serie A table after the weekend’s round of league fixtures, but …

Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on Nico Paz’s future amid links with big clubs such as Chelsea and his former side Real Madrid. The talented 21-year-old is really impressing in Serie A and our information as recently reported is that Chelsea are keen. We’ve previously been told that Chelsea will push to beat Real Madrid to Paz, but it …

After a series of delays, the Juventus squad are now on their way back home to Italy after Tuesday evening’s Champions League victory away against Bodo/Glimt in Northern Norway.  The Bianconeri picked up their first Champions League win of the season away against Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday night, despite trailing at half-time, thanks to second half goals from Lois Openda, Weston …

According to Sky Sport, Chelsea are now working towards signing AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan. The French goalkeeper was being targeted in the summer transfer window by Chelsea but the Blues failed to sign him but remained interested in him. Under the leadership of Enzo Maresca, the Premier League giants are looking to reshuffle their goalkeeping department. Although Robert Sanchez …

Victories for Napoli and Juventus in the Champions League on Tuesday night have pushed Italy up the UEFA Coefficient rankings, which are used to determine which nation receives an extra spot in next season’s competition.  A Scott McTominay-inspired Napoli picked up a 2-0 win against Qarabag, while Juventus came from behind to record a 3-2 victory away against Bodo/Glimt in …

Former Chelsea star Craig Burley has warned the Blues against complacency after beating Barcelona in the Champions League last night. Despite Chelsea looking so impressive against Barca, Burley feels that in a way it’s not that big a surprise that they managed such a one-sided victory. Speaking on ESPN, the pundit warned his former club that it’ll be a different …

Juventus have been delayed on their journey back home from Norway after defeating Bodo/Glimt 3-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday night, and it is not yet confirmed when exactly the Bianconeri will be able to board their flight home.  Juventus travelled to the arctic circle to take on Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday evening, picking up their first Champions League win …