Striker for Roma, Gimenez returns, Akanji’s future: today’s top news 🔥 | OneFootball

After the victories of Juventus, Inter, and Milan and Napoli’s draw, the tenth round of Serie A concludes today with the last two matches: Sassuolo-Genoa and Lazio-Cagliari. The Italian championship. For the Bianconeri and the Partenopei, however, it’s already the day before a big match, with the fourth round of the Champions League League Phase kicking off tomorrow.

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Let’s discover the most important news of the day regarding the top teams in Serie A.

Juventus, Chiellini joins the FIGC Council

Giorgio Chiellini has been officially elected to the FIGC Federal Council during the Serie A League assembly. The current Director of Football Strategy at Juventus, who was the frontrunner for the role, replaces Francesco Calvo—who moved to Aston Villa—and will thus represent the Bianconeri among the federal councilors.

As reported by Calcio e Finanza, Chiellini received 12 votes, compared to 3 for Giovanni Carnevali (Sassuolo) and 2 for Saverio Sticchi Damiani (Lecce), while three ballots were left blank. The former Juve captain will join Giuseppe Marotta (Inter) and Stefano Campoccia (Udinese) as Serie A representatives on the FIGC Council, alongside president Ezio Simonelli.

Milan, Gimenez ready to return against Parma

Massimiliano Allegri can smile: for Saturday’s away match against Parma, the Rossoneri coach will have Christian Pulisic back and probably Santiago Gimenez as well. The Mexican striker, who missed the game against Roma due to an ankle problem, is expected to be back in the squad after recovering from the issue he suffered against Atalanta.

As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Estupiñan and Jashari will also be available again, while Adrien Rabiot remains in doubt due to a soleus injury in his left calf. Before the match at San Siro, sporting director Tare wanted to encourage Gimenez: “He has the full confidence of the club and the staff. It’s a difficult moment, but he’ll come back stronger.”

Akanji: “I hope Inter redeems me, I feel very good here”

Manuel Akanji, who has had an excellent first part of the season, has publicly expressed his desire to stay at Inter beyond the end of his loan. The Swiss defender, speaking to Fabrizio Romano, confirmed how happy he is in Milan and with the Nerazzurri project.

“We’ll see… I hope Inter signs me permanently. I feel very good here. I’ll give my all and then we’ll see,” he said. As Romano himself previously reported, Inter already intends to exercise the buy option, confirming their total confidence in the player.

Napoli, Politano motivates teammates: “Tomorrow we have to win”

Matteo Politano spoke at a press conference on the eve of the match against Eintracht Frankfurt, calling on the team to react after the bad Champions League defeat against PSV. “We know we’ll have a great chance to bounce back,” he told Sky Sport, “we’re facing a physical team, we’ll have to immediately set the match on the right track.”

The Azzurri winger then added: “We need a mix of energy and clarity. We have to break the deadlock early, they’ll come here with nothing to lose. Playing every three days is tough, but there are no excuses: we have to win at all costs.” Politano also spoke about Spalletti: “He made his choice, I’m happy for him.”

Roma, eyes on Arevalo from Racing Santander

Roma is looking to Spain and has set its sights on Jeremy Arévalo, a 2005-born striker from Racing Santander. The youngster, who has scored 7 goals in 12 league matches, has dual nationality (Ecuadorian and Spanish) and a contract expiring in 2027.

As revealed by Marca, there have been direct contacts between the player’s family and the Giallorossi management, who have reportedly invited his representatives to Rome to discuss a possible joint project. At the moment, there are no official negotiations with Racing, but Arévalo is considered a promising talent by other top European clubs as well.

Lazio, Sarri’s squad for Cagliari

Maurizio Sarri has released the list of players called up for the match against Cagliari. Hysaj returns, having missed the game against Pisa, and Pellegrini is also back. Still out are Nuno Tavares, Rovella, Cancellieri, Castellanos, Dele-Bashiru, and Gigot.

Among the defenders are Marusic, Romagnoli, and Provstgaard, while in attack there will be Dia, Isaksen, Noslin, Pedro, and Zaccagni. Sarri thus recovers two important players ahead of a match that could relaunch the Biancocelesti after recent difficulties.

Fiorentina, Gudmundsson misses Mainz: must appear in court

Bad news for Fiorentina: Albert Gudmundsson will not be available for the Conference League match against Mainz. As reported by Il Corriere dello Sport, the Icelander will have to fly to Reykjavik to attend a trial relating to a 2023 investigation.

The player, who was already acquitted in an initial proceeding for “sexual misconduct,” is nonetheless legally required to appear at the new hearing. A heavy absence for Pioli, who loses one of his most incisive weapons at a crucial moment in the Viola’s season.

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