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Praise of little consolation if Napoli fall short of silverware
Napoli have been garnering plaudits for their attacking play this season, but as Paul Little writes, it will count for nothing if silverware does not come with it.
Category: Italy
Alessio Romagnoli’s rapid ascendancy continues with Milan
Alif Chandra looks at AC Milan defender Alessio Romagnoli whose progress is great news for both club and country.
Milan’s Gennaro Gattuso could be the next Conte
Milan are resurgent under head coach Gennaro Gattuso, whose managerial stylings suggest he could be following Antonio Conte to greatness, writes Alif Chandra
Goal getter Immobile thrives under Inzaghi as Lazio flourish in Serie A
Lazio currently sit third in Serie A, thanks in large part to the impact made by striker Ciro Immobile who has 20 goals to his name so far this season.
Davide Calabria the leading light as Milan overcome Lazio
Big spending Milan may be trying to buy their way back to glory, but it is youth team graduate Davide Calabria that is impressing, writes Alif Chandra.
The New Ministry of Defence – Juventus stand firm after a nervous start
After the sale of Leonardo Bonucci, many expected Juventus to struggle, however their defence has got its mojo back, writes Dave Long.
Inter Milan’s season takes on a more realistic look
After a torrid festive period Inter Milan may have to temper notions of Serie A glory, though this may be a blessing rather than a curse, writes Paul Little.
Bad habits – Italian football’s problem with corruption
Italian football was rocked with the nation team’s failure to qualify for this summer’s World Cup, but some of its problems run even deeper, writes Alif Chandra.
Why reigning champions Juventus will win Serie A again
Serie A has got itself a title race this season but Andrew Delaney believes that Juventus have enough star quality to again come out on top.
Gattuso needs to start showing faith in Cutrone and Silva at Milan
As Gennaro Gattuso settles into his role as AC Milan head coach, Alif Chandra offers his thoughts on team selection for the Serie A giants.