🚨 Emmanuel Emegha was viewed internally as a possible replacement for Nicolas Jackson with greater long-term upside, though his role in Xabi Alonso’s squad remained uncertain until August when it became clear that Jackson and Delap would be sold.
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🚨 A GK was never considered a priority position to upgrade.
Robert Sanchez’s error-strewn performance against Fulham shifted the conversation. Despite the high regard in which he was held, there was recognition that his form had dipped badly in each of his three previous seasons at the club.
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Robert Sanchez’s error-strewn performance against Fulham shifted the conversation. Despite the high regard in which he was held, there was recognition that his form had dipped badly in each of his three previous seasons at the club.
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Marco Palestra was at the Italian Footballers’ Association gala & awards ceremony in Milan tonight.
He was named in the Best XI of Serie A 2025/26. The only defender not from Inter Milan. The best and fastest in Serie A last season.
Svilar;
Palestra, Akanji, Bastoni, Di Marco;
Çalhanoglu, Modrić, Mctominay;
Lautaro, Malen, Nico Paz.
Congrats Marco, hopefully back on Sunday. 🇮🇹
He was named in the Best XI of Serie A 2025/26. The only defender not from Inter Milan. The best and fastest in Serie A last season.
Svilar;
Palestra, Akanji, Bastoni, Di Marco;
Çalhanoglu, Modrić, Mctominay;
Lautaro, Malen, Nico Paz.
Congrats Marco, hopefully back on Sunday. 🇮🇹
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