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Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso said his players are fully focused on securing qualification as the Azzurri prepare to face Israel, in a match that could confirm their place in the World Cup playoffs. Speaking to Sky Sport, via TuttoMercatoWeb, Gattuso began by addressing the wider context, welcoming the news of a ceasefire in Gaza. “We’re happy that there’s been this …

It is no secret that Liverpool want to sign at least one central defender in 2026, given that Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez could leave. This has led to the club to draw up a shortlist, and one of those under consideration is very familiar with recent signing Alexander Isak. Isak joined Liverpool on the final day of the summer …

Man United have had a difficult start to the season, so it is no surprise that there is already talk of new signings being made when the transfer window re-opens in January. In particular, it is a midfielder that Ruben Amorim wants, given that this is an area where his side have struggled in recent weeks. Man United tried to …

Ange Postecoglou took over as Nottingham Forest manager last month, and already, he is facing the possibility of being sacked. He has yet to win any of his seven matches in charge at the City Ground, with two draws and five defeats across all competitions. Speculation has been rife about Postecoglou’s possible sacking, which would be his second of 2025 …

Reports in Italy claim that PSG are considering making a surprise €60m offer for Roma’s star midfielder Manu Kone, who is making a strong impression back in his home country.  According to reports from Corriere dello Sport, PSG are strongly interested in a potential deal for Roma and France midfielder Kone, who is valued in the region of €50m by …

Juventus have confirmed that Gleison Bremer requires surgery on a torn meniscus in his left knee, which leaves head coach Igor Tudor with a bit of reshuffling to do ahead of the return of Serie A action this weekend.  Juventus confirmed on Monday afternoon that Bremer had gone for a medical consultation in Lyon, that he had been diagnosed with …

Juventus have confirmed that centre-back Gleison Bremer has been diagnosed with an injury to his meniscus, and that he will have to undergo surgery again in an attempt to repair the damage.  The Brazil international had missed the majority of the 2024-25 campaign with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury that he picked up during a Champions League match against …

Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic has come under fire in his native Serbia after the national team’s 1-0 defeat by Albania, which led to the resignation of head coach Dragan Stojkovic.  Serbia fell to a 1-0 defeat to Albania in Group K of World Cup qualifying on Saturday evening, which leaves them in third place in the standings, four points behind …

Liverpool have been handed a fresh fitness concern ahead of their crucial Premier League showdown with Manchester United, as midfielder Ryan Gravenberch faces a race against time to be fit. The Dutch international was forced off at half-time during the Netherlands’ 4-0 victory over Finland, raising concerns over a possible hamstring injury just days before one of the most anticipated …

Manchester United are currently working on sorting out the future of Harry Maguire, according to transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano. Having once been a key member of United’s backline, the 32-year-old has seen his role diminished in recent seasons, leading to speculation about whether the club will offer him a new contract or allow him to leave. With his current …

Gennaro Gattuso has two enforced changes to make and could be tempted into shuffling his tactics around as a result for the upcoming World Cup qualifier between Italy and Israel on Tuesday evening.  The Azzurri currently sit second in World Cup qualification group I with 12 points from five matches following Saturday’s 3-1 victory away against Estonia.  Two of Gattuso’s …

Mike Maignan has stuck by his club and international colleague Adrien Rabiot, who took a stance against the Milan vs. Como Serie A match being played in Australia this February: ‘I totally agree with him’.  At the beginning of last week, UEFA confirmed that they have granted one-off permission for the Serie A match between Milan and Como, scheduled for …

Como have released an official statement regarding the controversial decision to play the Serie A match against Milan in Perth, Australia in a few months’ time, claiming that ‘sometimes, sacrifice is necessary’ and suggesting that the game will be for the ‘greater good’ of the league.  Earlier this year, Milan and Como requested that their Serie A match, scheduled for …

Moise Kean has officially dropped out of the Italy national team squad and will now return to Fiorentina instead of taking part in Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against Israel, the FIGC have confirmed.  The Viola striker started in Saturday’s 3-1 World Cup qualifying victory against Estonia, scored after just four minutes, but was forced to withdraw with an ankle issue …

Salvatore Esposito, the elder brother of Inter and Italy striker Francesco Pio, says that he is not surprised by his brother’s current trajectory and has explained what makes him such a promising young striker: ‘He has these shots in his locker’.  Pio Esposito is enjoying a positive start to his first full season in Serie A, having returned from a …