Como are back in Serie A after an over 20-year absence. They held onto the two-point lead they had over Venezia heading into the final matchday on Friday.
Former Lecce defender Samuel Umtiti was given a warm reception upon his return to the Stadio Via del Mare on Saturday afternoon, when his former club had to settle for a late draw against mid-table rivals Monza. Umtiti spent the 2022-23 season on loan with Lecce from Barcelona, before terminating his contract at Camp Nou in the summer.
Pursuing a new left-back often ignites fierce competition among clubs vying to secure the next rising star in the swirling currents of the football transfer market.
Patrick Dorgu has gone up a level after the arrival of Luca Gotti on the Lecce bench, and the interest from the top Serie A sides, especially Juventus and Milan, has only intensified.
Christian Eriksen and Rasmus Hjlund could soon be joined by a third Dane on the books at Manchester United. Midfielder Morten Hjulmand has been drawing a lot of interest from Old Trafford with his performances for current club Sporting in Lisbon.
Journalist Luigi Garlando suggested that expectations on Rafael Leao may be too high as the Milan star works to avoid the path of Mario Balotelli. The 24-year-old Portuguese winger is considered to be one of the standout figures in Stefano Pioli’s Rossoneri squad, being a focal point of their attack and a player capable of magic moments.
Fabio Capello believes some Roma players ‘didn’t take well’ José Mourinho’s messages, while Daniele De Rossi is ‘credible’ and is ‘tactically ready’ to remain in charge beyond the summer.
Daniele De Rossi explains how Stephan El Shaarawy reacted to his new role and hailed Romelu Lukaku’s ‘best performance’ after Roma beat Milan in the Europa League quarter-final.
Another Gianluca Mancini goal gave Roma a 1-0 win in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals, while Rafael Leao was booed by his own fans when subbed off.
Milan star Christian Pulisic joked with the team’s kit man Hesham Hassan on social media after scoring a left-foot goal against Lecce. Pulisic is having a fantastic season at San Siro, having already netted 13 goals in 41 games across all competitions.
Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk says Milan star Olivier Giroud is among the most difficult opponents he’s ever faced. Van Dijk was the latest guest of the podcast The Rest is Football, hosted by Gary Lineker and Micah Richards.
Arrigo Sacchi has ‘no doubts’ that Stefano Pioli must remain at Milan in 2024-25: ‘People must start thinking!’ Former Italy and Milan coach Arrigo Sacchi is convinced the Rossoneri must confirm Stefano Pioli for 2024-25, regardless of the team’s results in the final part of the season.
Ex-Milan coach Arrigo Sacchi feels the Rossoneri are slightly favourite against Serie A rivals Roma in the Europa League quarter-finals but insists the Giallorossi must keep Daniele De Rossi beyond the summer.
It is safe to say Rafael Leao didn’t enjoy Antonio Cassano’s latest interview with Rai, as the Milan star quoted it on X, formerly Twitter, using clown emojis.
Alessandro Bastoni and Stefan de Vrij won’t be available for Inter on Monday, in an away Serie A game against Udinese. Calciomercato.com reports Bastoni and De Vrij will miss tomorrow’s game against Udinese due to injuries.
Samuel Chukwueze was named Milan‘s MVP by Rossoneri fans after a 3-0 win over Lecce and Rafael Leao’s reaction on social media has made people talk. Rafael Leao reacted with an exhaling emoji to the news that his teammate Chukwueze had been named Milan’s MVP for their latest Serie A win over Lecce.
Christian Pulisic was Milan‘s MOTM in a 3-0 win over Lecce on Saturday and La Gazzetta dello Sport called the American a ‘true champion’ who has impressed in many different roles this season.
Andrea Di Caro, Deputy Director of Gazzetta dello Sport believes Roma should keep Daniele De Rossi beyond the summer as it’s ‘impossible to do more’ to deserve a contract extension.
Milan secured a 3-0 win over Lecce at San Siro on Sunday: here are three talking points from the Rossoneri’s fifth consecutive win in Serie A this season.
AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli was delighted after their 3-0 win against Lecce. Christian Pulisic, Olivier Giroud and Rafael Leao struck for the Rossonero.
Daniele De Rossi explains how it felt ‘different’ to be Roma coach in the derby against Lazio rather than a player and won’t look to the future. ‘It felt like time would never pass.’ He had experienced this fixture as a player 31 times, earning 14 wins, seven draws and 10 defeats, scoring two goals.
Milan hitman Olivier Giroud refuses to confirm he will join LAFC and MLS next season. ‘I am today a Milanista and very proud to play for this club.’ It was a relatively simple afternoon for the Rossoneri, who took the 2-0 lead after 20 minutes with a Christian Pulisic curler and Giroud glancing header.
Milan strolled to a 3-0 home win against 10-man Lecce on Saturday afternoon, temporarily reducing the gap on Serie A leaders Inter to 11 points. Stefano Pioli’s side laid the foundation for a fifth consecutive league win with a first-half blitz, netting two unanswered goals within the opening 20 minutes.
Liverpool are reportedly showing an interest in the potential transfer of Lecce wonderkid Patrick Dorgu, who is also on Atletico Madrid’s radar. This is according to a report from Italian outlet Calciomercato, who state that Lecce are now rubbing their hands at the prospect of cashing in on the talented young full-back for around €20million.
According to Il Messaggero newspaper, Juventus have reached a verbal agreement with Felipe Anderson’s sister Juliana ahead of a possible free transfer over the summer.
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