Check out today’s latest news from Serie A, including Massimiliano Allegri’s tinkering at Juventus and the financial concerns on the horizon for Napoli.
Allegri is preparing for the Bianconeri’s upcoming Serie A clash with the Partenopei and is planning to hand Southampton loanee Carlos Alcaraz his second consecutive start, with Adrien Rabiot and Weston McKennie both sidelined with injuries.
Davide Frattesi gave an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, where he opened up about what he needs to do to become a starter under Simone Inzaghi and which players have impressed him most in his first half-season.
Napoli are at real risk of missing out on over €100m as a result of their dire results this season, looking set to fail in their qualification bids to both the Champions League and the new Club World Cup.
Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini highlighted in his press conference how his side have to find their sharpness against the league leaders if they want to get a result in their Serie A clash with Inter on Wednesday evening. He also said Gianluca Scamacca is not a ‘big champion’ yet.
Inter captain Lautaro Martinez opened up about his life off the pitch and the club’s ambitions in the Champions League this term, noting how the squad’s unity is key in their quest for European glory.
The Nerazzurri star is also on the hunt to reach the Serie A goal record of 36 set by Ciro Immobile and Gonzalo Higuain. He has netted 22 goals in 23 games this term without taking penalties, giving him a real shot with 13 games left to go.
Roma star Paulo Dybala was highly praised by the Italian press after his shining work in the 3-2 win over Torino, earning comparisons with Giallorossi legend Francesco Totti.
Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri made it clear that he wasn’t to blame for the club’s transfer strategy over the last few seasons, sending a clear message to president Claudio Lotito ahead of the summer. He has less than 18 months on his deal in the Italian capital.