๐ฃ๏ธ Italian Osasuna coach Alessio Lisci brilliantly breaks down the issues in Italian football โ from youth academies to playing systems โ highlighting how teams are now operating WITHOUT wingers:
โIn Italy, thereโs a lot of talk about it. What I can say is that if a country like mine, Italy, which historically is one of the best national teams in the world, has gone three World Cups in a row without qualifying, itโs a big problem, a very big one.
We need to stop and change many things. I donโt want to say what to change... But itโs evident that the Italian league has a high level, but among the top-5, itโs the one with the most foreigners.
The youth academies also have lots of foreigners, especially the top ones. Itโs a problem. There are no reserve teams, which is another problem. There are man...
โIn Italy, thereโs a lot of talk about it. What I can say is that if a country like mine, Italy, which historically is one of the best national teams in the world, has gone three World Cups in a row without qualifying, itโs a big problem, a very big one.
We need to stop and change many things. I donโt want to say what to change... But itโs evident that the Italian league has a high level, but among the top-5, itโs the one with the most foreigners.
The youth academies also have lots of foreigners, especially the top ones. Itโs a problem. There are no reserve teams, which is another problem. There are man...
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๐จ Manchester United are planning a major squad clear-out this summer following demands from Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Marcus Rashford, Andre Onana and Rasmus Hรธjlund โ all currently out on loan โ are among those expected to be sold. Manuel Ugarte and Joshua Zirkzee are also set to be moved on.
Casemiro, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia are in line to leave as free agents, with the club aiming to free up wages and reinvest into the squad.
(Source: Sun Sport)
Marcus Rashford, Andre Onana and Rasmus Hรธjlund โ all currently out on loan โ are among those expected to be sold. Manuel Ugarte and Joshua Zirkzee are also set to be moved on.
Casemiro, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia are in line to leave as free agents, with the club aiming to free up wages and reinvest into the squad.
(Source: Sun Sport)
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๐จ Despite ongoing tensions between both parties, Chelsea are still keen to offer Enzo Fernรกndez a new contract amid interest from Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich. ๐ต
The Argentine's agent has recently said the player deserves to be paid more than he currently earns.
(Source: TEAMtalk)
The Argentine's agent has recently said the player deserves to be paid more than he currently earns.
(Source: TEAMtalk)
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Bernardo Silva will leave Manchester City as a free agent in June: ๐๐ฉต
The Portuguese midfielder informed City of his decision this week:
๐๐ช๐บ x1 Champions League
๐๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ x6 Premier League
๐๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ x4 League Cup
๐๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ x2 FA Cup
His goal is to choose his next club before the World Cup. ๐
The Portuguese midfielder informed City of his decision this week:
๐๐ช๐บ x1 Champions League
๐๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ x6 Premier League
๐๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ x4 League Cup
๐๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ x2 FA Cup
His goal is to choose his next club before the World Cup. ๐
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๐จ Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has been offered to several top Premier League clubs ahead of a potential move.
Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal are among the sides contacted over the 25-year-oldโs situation. ๐
However, he is still in talks over a new contract at Real Madrid and could extend his deal.
(Source: TEAMtalk)
Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal are among the sides contacted over the 25-year-oldโs situation. ๐
However, he is still in talks over a new contract at Real Madrid and could extend his deal.
(Source: TEAMtalk)
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๐จ Chelsea are actively looking to strengthen their goalkeeping options and have identified Sunderlandโs Robin Roefs as a key target. ๐
The 23-year-old has impressed this season with the Black Cats and is a major reason why they sit 11th in the Premier League.
Chelsea are assessing a move worth up to ยฃ60M, but face competition from Liverpool and Manchester City, who are also keeping tabs.
(Source: TEAMtalk)
The 23-year-old has impressed this season with the Black Cats and is a major reason why they sit 11th in the Premier League.
Chelsea are assessing a move worth up to ยฃ60M, but face competition from Liverpool and Manchester City, who are also keeping tabs.
(Source: TEAMtalk)
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๐จ Manchester United are targeting TWO new midfielders this summer as they prepare for Casemiroโs expected departure.
Bruno Fernandes is set to recommend West Hamโs Mateus Fernandes, however, United face competition from Manchester City, with sporting director Hugo Viana already a strong admirer of the 21-year-old.
Elliot Anderson is also among the options being considered by both City and United. ๐
(Source: The Sun)
Bruno Fernandes is set to recommend West Hamโs Mateus Fernandes, however, United face competition from Manchester City, with sporting director Hugo Viana already a strong admirer of the 21-year-old.
Elliot Anderson is also among the options being considered by both City and United. ๐
(Source: The Sun)
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๐จ Atlรฉtico Madrid are set to submit their opening bid for Atalanta midfielder รderson โ worth โฌ35M plus โฌ3M in add-ons. ๐
Atalanta are holding out for around โฌ50M for the 26-year-old.
รderson has already agreed a four-year deal with Atleti worth โฌ5M per season plus a โฌ2M signing bonus, with negotiations now underway as the Spanish side push to get the deal done.
(Source: Sky Sports Italia)
Atalanta are holding out for around โฌ50M for the 26-year-old.
รderson has already agreed a four-year deal with Atleti worth โฌ5M per season plus a โฌ2M signing bonus, with negotiations now underway as the Spanish side push to get the deal done.
(Source: Sky Sports Italia)
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๐จ Minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants Manchester United to make ยฃ100M from departures this summer with Manuel Ugarte, Joshua Zirkzee, Andre Onana, Rasmus Hojlund and Marcus Rashford all set to leave.
Casemiro, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia will also leave as free agents, making space in the wage bill for new signings.
(Source: The Sun)
Casemiro, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia will also leave as free agents, making space in the wage bill for new signings.
(Source: The Sun)
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