Napoli manager Antonio Conte has called for realism regarding his side's Scudetto chances despite a late 1-0 victory over AC Milan moving the reigning champions into second place. While the result narrowed the gap to the Serie A summit to seven points, Conte admitted that catching Inter remains a tough task.
Massimiliano Allegri has admitted AC Milan are no longer in the race for the Serie A title following a damaging 1-0 loss to Napoli. The Italian manager confirmed the Rossoneri have shifted their entire focus towards securing Champions League qualification, especially after resting key players like Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao backfired at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna has issued a stern warning to Romelu Lukaku, confirming that the Belgian striker will face "consequences" following a controversial decision during the international break. The former Chelsea and Inter forward elected to remain in Belgium rather than returning to Italy as requested by the club, sparking a public rift that could derail his career with the Serie A side.
Weston McKennie continued his fine run of form for Juventus, bagging his side's second in a comfortable 2-0 win over Genoa. The Bianconeri are now just one point outside of the Champions League places, and have rebounded after a difficult start to the 2025-26 season. The 17th-minute strike was McKennie's ninth of the season, as he continues his career-best campaign.
Juventus have accelerated their pursuit of Bernardo Silva, initiating formal discussions with the Portuguese midfielder's representatives. While Barcelona and Benfica harbour long-standing interest, the Italian club are pushing to secure the 31-year-old on a free transfer, aiming to convince him that Turin is the perfect destination for his next challenge.
Scott McTominay swapped Manchester United for Napoli in 2024, but Gary Pallister believes the Scotland midfielder still holds a deep love for his boyhood team. Despite thriving in Italy and securing a historic Scudetto, the former defender claims the 29-year-old would welcome an Old Trafford return, while admitting he offers a different threat to captain Bruno Fernandes.
USMNT talisman Christian Pulisic is facing a rare period of scrutiny at AC Milan as his goalscoring touch continues to elude him. Despite enjoying a sensational couple of seasons in Italy, the American forward has hit a dry patch that has seen him go 14 games without a goal for both club and country.
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