Serie A
Roma, Gasperini opens up a new scenario – Calcio style
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There were two days of meetings between the coach and Sartori to plan the new Bologna, with an ambitious market involving at most two major departures and the sole objective of maintaining high-level continuity.
Vincenzo Italiano and Bologna look to the future with clear ideas and a solid project. After signing the extension until 2027, the coach and technical director Giovanni Sartori immediately got to work. They held two days of summit meetings to lay the foundations for the new Bologna, screen market profiles, and design a team capable of matching the triumphant season just concluded, culminating in the historic Coppa Italia victory after 51 years.
With Italiano confirmed, Bologna is one of the few teams in the lower half of the table that will not change its technical leadership. A strategic advantage that the club wants to use to move early in the market. Moreover, within the new contract worth 3 million net plus bonuses, technical guarantees have also been included to maintain a high level of competitiveness.
However, the rossoblù club will have to resist the many market temptations, as many players have attracted the attention of top clubs. The declared intention is to protect the best players, with the exception of a maximum of two significant departures. The cases of Zirkzee and Calafiori, with high resale percentages, remain exceptions of the past. Today Bologna is more protected, but some clauses remain.
Bologna, a new journey begins
Among the hot names is Lucumí, on whom Genk still holds a 10% resale stake. It must be said that the Colombian’s contract expires in 2026 and the summer of his departure seems to have arrived, due to the stalemate on the renewal and a salary of just 500,000 euros. Barcelona is also interested in him. A similar situation for Ndoye, who had a great season with 8 goals in Serie A and the decisive goal in the Cup final. Bologna would like to keep him, but the interest is high, and his salary (800,000 euros) still makes him very appealing.
Dan Assane Ndoye lost in thought ( PHOTO BY SALVATORE FORNELLI )
The company’s idea is clear: not to exceed two significant departures and to intervene with targeted restyling in the backup lines. Among the names leaving are Erlic, Moro, Calabria, and Pobega, the latter redeemable for 12 million but negotiable in case of a discount.
Meanwhile, attention is also on Beukema, followed by clubs like Napoli and Liverpool, while Orsolini seems destined to become a symbol of the project and Ferguson to remain to redeem himself from a season marred by injuries.
Sartori will have a significant task ahead, also in terms of player confirmations and contract adjustments.
Serie A
Crazy night at San Siro: Pisa almost pulls off the upset, Rossoneri saved in stoppage time

I rossoneri sprecano una grande occasione per consolidare il primato: da 1-0 a 1-2, servono i minuti finali per evitare una sconfitta clamorosa. Il rischio di perdere la vetta per il Milan è ora concreto.
Doveva essere una serata di tranquillità per i rossoneri, l’occasione per rafforzare il 1° posto in classifica e affrontare con serenità il turno infrasettimanale. Invece, contro un Pisa coraggioso, i rossoneri si complicano la vita e devono ringraziare Athekame, autore del 2-2 in pieno recupero, per aver evitato una figuraccia.
Milan-Pisa 2-2: l’analisi della partita
Il match si era messo subito in discesa grazie al gol di Leao dopo appena sette minuti. Ma la squadra di Allegri, invece di chiudere la partita, si è adagiata, peccando di presunzione e mancando di cattiveria sotto porta. Nel primo tempo il Milan controlla ma non affonda, e il Pisa resta in partita.
RAFAEL LEAO SORRIDENTE ( FOTO DI SALVATORE FORNELLI )
Nella ripresa Gilardino pesca il jolly: l’ingresso di Cuadrado cambia tutto. Il colombiano conquista e realizza il rigore dell’1-1, l’ottavo centro in carriera contro i rossoneri, poi ispira il contropiede che porta Nzola al clamoroso 2-1. Il Milan, confuso e poco lucido, prova a reagire, con Leao che colpisce una traversa, Nkunku spreca il possibile sorpasso.
Solo nei minuti di recupero arriva il pareggio, firmato Athekame, che evita una sconfitta pesante ma non cancella l’amarezza. I rossoneri pagano forse la mancanza di rispetto per l’avversario, proprio come aveva ammonito Allegri prima del fischio d’inizio.
Un bagno d’umiltà necessario, perché martedì a Bergamo il Milan rischia di non presentarsi più da capolista.
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Serie A
Lazio provides update on injured players: official statement
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Parma by Carlos Cuesta hosts Como by Fàbregas: a challenge between the two youngest coaches in Serie A, but with very different destinies at the moment.
Tomorrow afternoon, Parma will host Como in a fascinating and internationally flavored match: on one side Carlos Cuesta, on the other Cesc Fàbregas, the two youngest coaches in the league and compatriots. On paper, the projects of the two clubs seem similar: both focus on fresh ideas, ambitious coaches, and squads built on young players to be valued.
But the reality on the field tells a different story. While Como has confirmed the solidity and style seen in the last season, as demonstrated by the splendid victory against Juventus in the last round, Parma seems to be stuck, unable to find continuity and rhythm.
Rome, Italy 22.12.2024: Emanuele Valeri of Parma during Italian football championship Serie A Enilive 2024-2025 match AS Roma vs Parma Calcio at Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
Parma, confidence to regain
The main problem for Cuesta remains the lack of a clear playing identity. The yellow-blue team often appears lacking bite and struggles especially in the offensive phase, where it seems to overly depend on the individual plays of its best players.
The serious injuries of Ondrejka and Frigan have certainly complicated the plans, but the feeling is that more decisive action could have been taken in the summer transfer market, especially after the significant departures of Leoni, Bonny, and Sohm. Now Cuesta finds himself with a squad lacking quality and alternatives, while the management, despite reiterating confidence in their coach, cannot ignore the warning signs.
Another misstep could indeed raise doubts about the future of the Spanish coach, with fans finally asking for a solid performance and some signs from an attack so far too dependent on Pellegrino.
Serie A
“We expect a team that will play their own style of football, where the ball is the focal point” – Football Style
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Inter coach Christian Chivu speaks at a press conference on the eve of the big match against Napoli at Maradona.
No one is in better form than Inter. The Nerazzurri, coming off 7 consecutive victories in Serie A and Champions League, want to continue their great form in the big match against Napoli. The Maradona challenge, between the top two teams of last season, could determine new power dynamics at the top. Currently, both teams are tied on 15 points in the standings.
The match against Conte’s team also gives Inter a chance to redeem themselves after losing last season’s title to Napoli by just one point. On the eve of the game, Inter coach Christian Chivu spoke at a press conference. Here are his words.
Inter, Chivu’s Words

Match.
“We can’t make comparisons with last year but look at what happened last year: they won the league and we didn’t. The rivalry and ambitions are there.”
Rest Day.
“I don’t need to justify it, it seems normal to me. Sometimes, it’s the best training. We’re coming from a very intense period, it seemed right to take a break and give them a day with their families. I trust their professionalism.”
Can this game shape the season?
“It’s important, we’re only on matchday eight. We understand that a lot is at stake but not everything. We go with conviction and we must be prepared.”
Are you preparing something different?
“I’ve learned that all games should be treated equally to maintain continuity, you can’t afford to consider yourself superior to others or you won’t win. I’ve been in teams where training was harder than the matches but we always had the right attitude.”
Lautaro’s Partner.
Ange-Yoan Bonny and Lautaro Martinez (PHOTO BY SALVATORE FORNELLI)
“For me, it doesn’t change anything, I have 4 compatible and generous strikers, if I mix them, the team’s performance remains the same. For me, there are no pairs, they have shown they can play together.”
Is it becoming harder to score in Serie A?
“I don’t see a problem, it means teams are well-prepared and so are the coaches. Abroad, there’s less concern about the opponent and more focus on the development of your own team. But it doesn’t mean that Italian football is declining or lagging behind, it’s a different way of interpreting it.”
Napoli is the team that beat them a year ago: is there a desire for revenge?
“I don’t think they have any chips on their shoulders. After Conte, there was Inzaghi and we won the second star and played two Champions League finals. I don’t think facing Conte is an extra motivation, we are Inter.”
Rotations.
“Diouf and Luis Henrique have played less so far but they have room for growth, I don’t consider them ready yet, but it doesn’t mean I haven’t given them the opportunity. Perhaps with many close games, I had less time to listen to them and explain things, but they have quality, I see it every day and there will come a time when they unlock and we’ll see them on the field more often.”
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