The two-day Champions League event has concluded, and the week of European football continues with the Europa League and Conference League matches. Also taking the field are three Italian teams: Roma, Bologna, and Fiorentina.
European cups, but not only. The big Serie A teams continue to work in view of the new round of the championship, and not only. Let’s look at today’s most important news.
Juventus, Cabal out for at least a month and a half
Bad news for Juventus. The tests carried out at J-Medical have revealed a medium-grade injury to Juan Cabal’s right hamstring. The Colombian defender, who left in the early minutes of the Champions League match against Villarreal, will undergo further checks in two weeks to better define the recovery time.
According to Sky Sport, this type of injury requires at least a month and a half of rest. Cabal will therefore miss all the matches in October and most of November, with a possible return against Fiorentina on November 22. A blow for Tudor, who loses a valuable alternative in defense just in the most intense phase of the season.
Milan, Pulisic is a scream: working on the renewal
The start of the season by Christian Pulisic has convinced everyone. The American, who arrived from Chelsea, has already collected 4 goals and 2 assists in five league games, becoming a key piece in the Rossoneri’s offensive plots.
For this reason, as reported by the Corriere dello Sport, Milan intends to lock him down. The contract expires in 2027 with an option for another year, but talks for a new agreement will begin in the coming weeks. The goal is to raise the salary to about 4 million per season, a figure in line with his growing technical weight.
Inter, Thuram blow: a month off
Inter loses Marcus Thuram. The French striker, injured in the Champions League, will have to stay still for about a month. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the main goal is to return against Napoli on October 25, while an early recovery for the match with Roma seems difficult.
Chivu will therefore be forced to study new solutions in attack. More space for Pio Esposito and Bonny, who will have the opportunity to show off, but also watch out for Frattesi, who could be used in a more advanced position as a tactical alternative.
Napoli, the backstory on Juanlu
The failed arrival of Juanlu at Napoli hides two precise reasons. Fabrizio Romano, on his YouTube channel, explained that “even an injury can change the market”, while Matteo Moretto added that the agreement with Sevilla was practically done, with evaluations between 17 and 20 million.
However, Napoli decided not to close. The injury to Lukaku was decisive, which prompted the company to focus its resources on Rasmus Hojlund. So the plans changed and the negotiations for Juanlu were definitely shelved.
Roma, De Rossi rescinds
The adventure of Daniele De Rossi at Roma is over. According to what was reported by Gianluca Di Marzio on X, the parties have reached an agreement for the consensual resolution of the contract, which would have expired in 2027.
The former captain has given up about 4 million euros to definitively close his chapter with the club that had already sacked him in September 2023. Now the future could take him to Torino or Monza, destinations considered the hottest for his return to the bench.
Lazio, sponsor incoming: Aeroitalia is here
Lazio is close to announcing a new main sponsor. After failed negotiations with a Tech Company and Air China, according to Il Messaggero, President Lotito is about to close with Aeroitalia (soon Aeritaly).
The offer is about 5 million euros, a lower figure than the initial expectations, but useful to balance the accounts and present a more solid balance sheet. The official announcement should arrive on October 14, a strategic date on the eve of the company meeting.
Fiorentina, Pioli remains firm on the project
At Fiorentina, Stefano Pioli’s bench is untouchable. According to Tuttosport, despite a complicated start, the project launched in the summer with the support of Pradè remains untouched: it is in fact a multi-year and very expensive plan.
This means that a possible arrival of Daniele De Rossi, a hypothesis ventilated in recent days, is to be excluded. The former Giallorossi captain is mainly linked to Torino, the track that currently seems more concrete for his future.
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