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Napoli enter the new campaign in a period of transition following the exit of three club legends. Stephen Kasiewicz believes the Partenopei can still challenge at the top of the table this season. The departure of iconic winger Lorenzo Insigne was expected after the Italy star agreed a pre-contract deal with MLS side Toronto FCContinue reading “Napoli season preview 2022-2023”

Sampdoria barely avoided a ignominious drop into Serie B last term and will aim to preserve their top flight status this season. Stephen Kasiewicz outlines the difficulties the Blucerchiati will face in the new campaign.  Sampdoria barely retained their place in Serie A last year and benefited from the collapse of other teams in theContinue reading “Sampdoria season preview 2022-2023”

Sometimes you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone. Romelu Lukaku has made it clear he missed everything about Inter after a disastrous spell at Chelsea. Back at the club he loves on a season long loan the experienced striker looks a picture of contentment. Embraced by his old team-mates and coach Simone InzaghiContinue reading “Romelu Lukaku: back home at Inter”

The selection of any greatest eleven is bound to provoke a deluge of criticism for those omitted rather than included. Despite claims of objectivity every greatest line up is subjective, regardless of the author, dictated by time, success and inevitable personal bias. This one is no different. Considering Sampdoria’s relatively short history (founded in 1946)Continue reading “Sampdoria All-Time XI”

Up until recently Scottish players were as rare as cafes without espresso in Italy. The Serie A arrivals of midfielder Lewis Ferguson at Bologna and defender Josh Doig at Hellas Verona hardly represents an influx but it is an indication of changing times and attitudes. Few Scots have played in the Italian top flight, althoughContinue reading “Scots in Serie A: Ferguson and Doig”

Milan clinched the Serie A title in style on the last day, while Salernitana remarkably avoided relegation. Inter won the Coppa Italia in a classic final against Juventus while the Bianconeri said goodbye to club icon Giorgio Chiellini and Paulo Dybala. Napoli captain Lorenzo Insigne made an emotional farewell as both José Mourinho and CarloContinue reading “Serie A diary: May 2022”

They have yet to fully convince England coach Gareth Southgate but Fiyako Tomori and Tammy Abraham emerged as bona fide leading lights in Serie A last season. What would Roberto Mancini give for a rock solid defender and a reliable goalscorer? Unfortunately for the Azzurri, Milan centre-back Tomori and Roma striker Abraham committed their internationalContinue reading “Tomori and Abraham: England’s Serie A stars”

Roberto Mancini probably regrets stating that only players born in Italy should be eligible to represent the Azzurri. He made the infamous proclamation as coach of Inter in March 2015, also declaring that even those with Italian relatives should not be considered for Italy. The national team coach has clearly changed his way of thinkingContinue reading “Italy and Argentina: connected by calcio”

Position: 15th, 36 points Comparison with last season: 9th, 52 points Season overview Sampdoria benefited from the ineptitude of their relegation rivals to survive in a deeply uninspiring campaign tarnished by the arrest and resignation of club president Massimo Ferrero. Former player and Scudetto winner Marco Lanna took over as president after Ferrero was jailedContinue reading “Sampdoria season 2021-2022 review”