Serie A
“Monza a good team, sorry for Okoye and Davis” – Football style
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Kosta Runjaić’s press conference, coach of Udinese, ahead of the Monza match. Main topic: injuries to Okoye and Davis.
Udinese’s coach Kosta Runjaić spoke at a press conference ahead of the next league match, which will see the Friulian team face Monza on Monday, December 9th at 8:45 PM. Despite their good position in the standings, the Bianconeri have only earned one point in the last 5 matches: a change of pace is necessary.
Udinese, Runjaić’s words at the press conference
Runjaić starts by talking about the two new injured players.
Regarding Okoye
“It’s never good when you lose two important players during the week. On a human level, I’m sorry for them. For Okoye, it’s his first season as a regular starter and up to now he had offered very good performances. But it’s part of the game, there’s always a degree of risk. We have Sava and Padelli to replace him, I’m optimistic that they can fill in for him effectively“.
About Davis
“At the end of training, he felt a muscle discomfort, it can happen, I’m optimistic about his recovery, I think he can return fairly quickly but there’s never certainty about recovery times. We’ll have to wait one, two, three weeks to have him available again, but we’ll work to have him back as soon as possible“
3 at the back or 4?
“We have options in our team, players who train well. When things don’t go as planned, we need to analyze the situation clearly, observe how the players train. We won’t change our direction, we’ll replace the goalkeeper and we have options for the attacking department. On the formation, I can’t reveal how we’ll play against Monza, it’s an advantage to be able to apply both systems of play“
Florian Thauvin ( PHOTO BY SALVATORE FORNELLI )
The opponent
“A tough match like all in Serie A, Monza is a good team, they have had many draws, lost several games narrowly. They defend well, have quality and pacey players, and one of the best in Europe on high balls. We’ll need to put the right energy on the field, we know it won’t be easy, we shouldn’t make it difficult like against Genoa. Finding points will be crucial, as it will be for Monza“
Some names in the starting 11
“Ebosse instead of Kamara? I’m the manager and I made this choice. Sava or Padelli? Sava will play barring any further unforeseen events. Ekkelenkamp or Zarraga? Everything is possible“
On the Christmas dinner as a group
“We wanted a positive result to make the evening even better, it was a great opportunity to get to know each other better, it was a great evening, it would have been better to have it after a victory, but it was good to participate in an evening all together, sometimes such evenings are beneficial“
On the future
“I don’t like to look too far ahead, we have a good foundation, a good mix of young and experienced players. We also need to consider the age of the players, at the beginning of the season no one would have said we could have a high position in the standings, then a more difficult moment came. We need to analyze the moments clearly, we have lost games, it’s true, but with performances from which to draw positive things. Then football is based on results, we want to replace Okoye and Davis as best as we can and earn points“
Isaak Touré in action ( PHOTO BY SALVATORE FORNELLI )
Kristensen’s condition
“He’s better, otherwise he wouldn’t have even been on the bench against Genoa. He has been training for two weeks now, he needs to regain his fitness, we don’t have all the defenders, but so far they have always performed well. Kristensen is adapting to the pace of the games“
On Touré’s mistake against Genoa
“It was avoidable, we played with 10 men the whole game, we conceded a goal right after the red card, it’s not easy, so not only I but also Inler, his teammates have talked to Touré, a young guy who is growing, we will help him grow. He knows he has to work hard, he has made mistakes that can happen, but if they happen to a defender, you often concede goals. Maybe he needed more time but had to play many games in a row, we need to look at what he has done well and work to ensure that everyone can improve“
These are the words of Udinese’s coach.
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.”
La Lazio è in emergenza e, su questo, nemmeno lo stesso Maurizio Sarri si è nascosto.
Oltre a Pellegrini, Castellanos, Cancellieri, Rovella e Gigot potrebbe aggiungersi anche Tavares. Il rischio più concreto per il terzino portoghese potrebbe essere uno strappo.
Se il tecnico toscano sperava di poter avere certezze in difesa, in questo momento risulta molto difficile averne.
Per quanto riguarda la gara contro la Juventus, oggi Luca Pellegrini farà un test, dato che è alle prese con un edema a un ginocchio.
Isaksen prenderà il posto di Cancellieri, Dia sostituirà nuovamente Castellanos e per il resto la formazione sarà la stessa delle scorse giornate.
Lazio, Tavares calato di rendimento
L’ultimo assist con i biancocelesti è arrivato contro la Real Sociedad in Europa League, lo scorso 23 gennaio.
In Serie A, invece, è persino più remoto: 31 ottobre 2024, contro il Como. Quasi un anno senza assist in campionato.
Lo stesso giocatore che, appena arrivato, era diventato una vera e propria macchina da assist. Naturalmente si è trattata di una grande overperformance, ma è un dato che ad ogni modo stupisce.
Difficile si possa tornare a qualcosa di simile in breve tempo. In questo momento la Lazio si trova al 12esimo posto in classifica.
Risultato altamente sotto le aspettative, ma con il blocco mercato e gli infortuni di certo Sarri non sta vivendo una stagione semplice.
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AC Milan vs. Pisa will open matchday eight of Serie A. The San Siro match will take place tomorrow evening at 8:45 PM.
Matchday eight of Serie A kicks off, with the clash between AC Milan and Pisa headlining the fixtures.
The Rossoneri are top of the table with 16 points, while the Tuscan Nerazzurri are at the bottom with just three points.
It’s a classic top-bottom showdown, with two teams motivated by very different factors.
After a hectic European week, AC Milan restart their league campaign at home.
Following the victory over Fiorentina, Allegri’s men are looking for another win to temporarily extend their lead at the top.
The keyword, however, is humility, considering an opponent significantly inferior to the Rossoneri, but equally determined.
The Tuscan coach may give De Winter a starting spot in defense.
The same fate seems to await Ricci, who is likely to start in midfield alongside Fofana and Modric.
Finally, the attack will be led by Gimenez, with Leao supporting the Mexican.
Pisa’s Lineup
The Pisa team’s position is cause for concern, with just three points from the first seven games.
This poor performance reflects their last-place standing, highlighted by a 0-0 draw in the last round against Hellas Verona.
The offensive struggles of the Tuscans are evident, but Alberto Gilardino remains confident and sticks with Nzola up front.
The former Spezia player will be partnered in attack by Moreo, while the midfield likely to face San Siro will consist of Akinsanmiro, Marin, and Aebischer, with Toure and Leris on the flanks.
In goal, Semper retains his spot, supported by a defense of Canestrelli, Albiol, and Caracciolo.
Possible Lineups
AC Milan (3-5-2): Maignan; De Winter, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Ricci, Bartesaghi; Leao, Gimenez. Coach: Massimiliano Allegri
Pisa (3-5-1-1): Semper; Canestrelli, Albiol, Caracciolo; Tourè, Akinsamiro, Aebischer, Marin, Leris; Moreo; Nzola. Coach: Alberto Gilardino
Where to Watch
The match between AC Milan and Pisa, scheduled for tomorrow evening at 8:45 PM, will be broadcast on:
- Dazn
- Sky Sport Uno
- Sky Sport Calcio
- Sky Sport 4K
- Sky Sport
- Now Tv
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