Oli Coates

Serie A champions Inter are looking to get their title defence back on track when they host Sassuolo at San Siro this weekend. Sunday’s clash is huge for Simone Inzaghi’s…

Serie A leaders Milan make the trip south to Campania to play Salernitana at the Stadio Arechi on Saturday night. It’s a huge game for the Rossoneri, who need to…

Seventh in the Serie A table plays host to ninth this weekend, as Jose Mourinho’s Roma welcome Hellas Verona to the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday. The Giallorossi enter matchday 26…

The latest instalment of the Derby della Mole sees Juventus host Torino at the Allianz Stadium on Friday night. The Bianconeri are on an excellent unbeaten run right now, which…

Atalanta host Juventus at the Gewiss Stadium on Sunday in a huge clash that’s close in both the Serie A betting odds and the race for the top four. Just…

A monster clash with ramifications in the Serie A betting odds and title race sees Napoli host Inter at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Saturday. Victory for the hosts…

After Tammy Abraham starred in Roma’s Coppa Italia victory over Lecce on Thursday night, Oli Coates asks whether the English striker’s strong form could see him return to Chelsea in…

Ahead of the clash between Milan and Juventus on Sunday night, Oli Coates takes a closer look at the key midfield battle between Italy midfielders Sandro Tonali and Manuel Locatelli. …

With reports emerging that Fabio Cannavaro has been interviewed for the vacant Everton manager’s position, Oli Coates takes a look at Italy’s 2006 World Cup-winning captain’s coaching career so far. …

On the 37th anniversary of Paolo Maldini’s Milan debut, Oli Coates asks whether the Italy legend is the country’s greatest ever defender.  For those old enough to remember, it’s remarkable…

As cash-rich Premier League outfit Newcastle United target Atalanta forward Duvan Zapata, Oli Coates takes a closer look at the Colombia international’s life both on and off the pitch.  It’s…

With Paulo Dybala’s situation at Juventus looking increasingly uncertain, Oli Coates takes a look at how Inter could line up with the Argentine if he moves to San Siro in…

With Real Madrid set to face Athletic Bilbao in the Supercopa de Espana final on Sunday, Oli Coates assesses how Carlo Ancelotti is faring on his return to Spain this…

Juventus will hope to put their last-gasp Supercoppa Italiana defeat behind them when they welcome Udinese to the Allianz Stadium in this clash of the Bianconeri. There were chaotic scenes…

Sampdoria are looking to pull away from the relegation zone when they host Torino in Serie A on Saturday. The Blucerchiati go in search of their first win in five…

Bottom club Salernitana face another tough test as they welcome Maurizio Sarri’s Lazio to the Stadio Arechi this weekend. The Granata are rooted to the foot of the Serie A…

After the rearranged 2021 Africa Cup of Nations began with a bang yesterday, Oli Coates picks out the tournament’s top five players who ply their trade in Serie A. The…

As 2021 ticks over into the New Year, it's time to take a look back at what happened in Italian football over the past 12 months. There have been some…

Cristiano Ronaldo has left Juventus and the Bianconeri need a new striker to replace the goalscoring void left by the Portuguese. Oli Coates asks whether Moise Kean can be that…

As reports of Arsenal’s interest in bringing Antonio Conte back to the Premier League intensify, Oli Coates identifies the coach’s priorities if he takes over at the Gunners. Arsenal have…