Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna has addressed the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Scott McTominay’s future as the midfielder prepares for surgery to correct a heart issue. The Scotland international is set to undergo a procedure in London, with the Serie A club providing a definitive recovery plan that will see him sidelined through the upcoming international break.
Luciano Spalletti has refused to criticise the match officials following a controversial incident involving Randal Kolo Muani during Juventus' clash with Milan. The Bianconeri boss defended referee Maurizio Mariani, insisting that soft contacts should not be given as fouls in modern football.
AC Milan head coach Ruben Amorim candidly admitted his side did not deserve maximum points following a dramatic 1-1 draw with Juventus at the Allianz Stadium. The Rossoneri surrendered their perfect start to the Serie A campaign after Federico Gatti headed in a stoppage-time equaliser, cancelling out Alphadjo Cisse's opportunistic strike.
Asian football is enjoying an unprecedented boom across Europe's top five leagues, driven by massive contingents from Japan and South Korea. Indonesian talents have also made historic inroads by featuring in four of the top five divisions alongside representatives from Thailand, China, Saudi Arabia, and Australia.
Fiorentina have parted company with head coach Fabio Grosso following a calamitous start to the new Serie A campaign, the club confirmed on Sunday. Despite overseeing a massive €150 million summer overhaul, the 2006 World Cup winner was shown the exit door after suffering three consecutive league defeats that left La Viola rooted to the bottom.
Gio Reyna scored his first Strasbourg goal, Ricardo Pepi kept rolling, and Joe Scally struck, but injuries took some American intrigue out of Milan's clash with Juventus.
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