Serie A Team of Week 6
After a long weekend, Dave Taylor picks a 3-5-2 where Fiorentina, Roma and Napoli dominated in his top XI from Week 6. Morgan De Sanctis [Roma] A relatively comfortable evening…
Sousa apologises to Torino fans
Paulo Sousa’s birthday was ruined when Fiorentina fumbled a lead at Torino and apologised for Marcos Alonso’s celebration. The Viola had taken an early lead through Alonso, who was booked…
Alonso: ‘Fiorentina improved me’
Marcos Alonso feels he has “improved tactically” as a player thanks to his time at Fiorentina. The 23-year-old Spaniard is expected to start tomorrow when the Viola face Dinamo Minsk…
Serie A Team of Week 12
Following the return of Serie A after an international break Dave Taylor picks his best XI from Week 12. Andrea Consigli [Sassuolo] Following the return of Serie A after an…
Alonso commits to Fiorentina
Marcos Alonso was “not sure until the last minute” whether he’d stay at Fiorentina, but is now eager for his first goal. The defender spent last season on loan at…
Fiorentina take Alonso off market
Fiorentina have reportedly taken full-back Marcos Alonso off the transfer market, seemingly ending Sunderland’s pursuit. The Spaniard spent the second half of a difficult first season in Italy back in…
Sunderland raise Alonso bid
Sunderland have reportedly raised their offer for Fiorentina’s Marcos Alonso to €2.5m plus Modibo Diakite. The 23-year-old Spanish defender spent last season on loan at Sunderland and they want him…
Pirlo out and Alonso in at Juve?
The Corriere della Sera claims Juventus will make a move for Real Madrid’s Xabi Alonso should Andrea Pirlo not sign a new contract. The Italian is in the last year…