Milan’s win in Udine brings Serie A’s eighth matchday to a close, but the league will take just a one-day break.
The midweek round gets underway tomorrow, with three matches on Tuesday, five on Wednesday and two on Thursday.
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That and more feature in today’s newspapers. Let’s take a look at the biggest stories.
😔 Juventus: Kolo’s struggles continue, even alongside Woltemade
Juventus are looking for consistency, but Randal Kolo Muani continues to struggle in front of goal. After disappointing performances against Rennes and Lecce, the French striker remains on three goals this season, only one of them in Serie A. At the Via del Mare, he was substituted after just over an hour, having managed only one shot, none on target, and lost possession seven times. Disappointing figures for a player who arrived from PSG amid high expectations and for a significant fee.
Luciano Spalletti continues to put his faith in him, however, partly because of the injury crisis in attack. A two-striker partnership with Nick Woltemade remains an option to work on ahead of the upcoming games against Genoa and Napoli. Getting their number nine scoring again will be crucial for the Bianconeri, who need to be more clinical to put together a consistent run of results.
👏 Milan: Cardinale offers his congratulations
Gerry Cardinale is enjoying Milan’s victory over Udinese and preparing to keep a close eye on the team over the coming days. The Rossoneri owner watched the 2-0 win at the BluEnergy Stadium in person, with goals from Christian Pulisic and Omari Hutchinson, and made his delight clear after the match: "I’m very happy," he told Telelombardia.
Cardinale then confirmed that he would stay in Milan all week for the Rossoneri’s next two fixtures: "See you on Wednesday. Am I staying in Milan all week? Yes, I’m staying all week for Bologna and Inter." His presence is significant ahead of the midweek clash with Bologna and the derby against the Nerazzurri, two important fixtures as Milan look to build on their win in Udine.
💪 Inter: Thuram carries the team on his shoulders
Marcus Thuram is in outstanding form for Inter. The Frenchman has scored in seven consecutive Serie A matches, becoming the third Nerazzurri player to do so after Romelu Lukaku in 2021 and Christian Vieri in 2003. Being left out of the France squad has allowed him to train consistently and sharpen his game further, but his improvement is above all down to his own efforts. In Inter’s latest match, he brought them back into the game with a precise left-footed strike and won a penalty, once again proving decisive even in the toughest moments.
His understanding with Lautaro Martinez, currently injured, remains key: after the comeback, Thuram copied his captain’s celebration, prompting Lautaro to praise him on social media with "That’s what I like to see." Since April, no Serie A player has been involved in more goals than the Frenchman, who has scored 11 and provided five assists in that period. Those numbers convinced Cristian Chivu to give him a surprise day off as a reward for his performances and consistency.
🟥 Napoli: could Allegri face a heavy punishment?
Massimiliano Allegri risks further sanctions following the heated conclusion to Napoli-Roma, which ended 3-3. As reported by CalcioNapoli24, inspectors from the Federal Prosecutor’s Office witnessed the Napoli coach’s reaction after he was sent off during the match and reportedly also recorded some of his post-match remarks. The material will be submitted to the sporting judge, who will assess whether any action is warranted beyond the suspension for his red card.
His outburst against Roma, referring to their Champions League qualification last season, is also reportedly under scrutiny: "Last year they handed them a Champions League spot. Always them…" The Prosecutor’s Office could assess these comments separately and, if proceedings are opened, bring charges over possible breaches of the Code of Sporting Justice. For now, however, no additional sanction has been officially announced: the extent of any punishment will depend on the assessments of the relevant authorities.
🔙 Roma: Dybala heading for a return to the squad?
Good news for Gian Piero Gasperini: Paulo Dybala is close to returning after the minor calf injury he suffered a week ago. The Argentine took part in some group training and, following positive signs, is aiming to complete today’s session. The goal is to make the squad for the match against Cagliari, potentially starting on the bench.
La Joya is then targeting a return to the starting line-up on Saturday against Udinese, before the international break. There is also positive news for Mile Svilar: the goalkeeper could recover ahead of schedule and be available for the match against Sassuolo on November 7.
👕 Lazio’s new kit supplier: a three-way race
Lazio are weighing up their next kit supplier ahead of the expiry of their agreement with Mizuno in June 2027. According to LaLazioSiamoNoi.it, Hummel have reportedly gained ground on Castore, while Umbro are further behind. A potential five-year deal worth around €5 million per season is on the table.
Negotiations remain open and nothing has been officially signed. Beyond the shirt designs, the financial terms and guarantees over production, distribution and merchandising will be decisive. Hummel are looking to move ahead, but Castore remain in the running.
🤑 Fiorentina: January transfer plans
Fiorentina are preparing their moves for the winter transfer window, with their league position making reinforcements essential, particularly in midfield and defence. As reported by Tuttomercatoweb.com, their targets include Marseille’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Lecce’s Tiago Gabriel, both valued at around €15 million. The goalkeeping position is also worth watching: De Gea’s performances could prompt the Viola to seek an alternative, with River Plate’s Santiago Beltran among the players being monitored.
As for departures, the futures of Dodo and Marin Pongracic remain uncertain. A possible extension until 2028 is also being considered for the Brazilian, whose contract expires in 2027, a scenario that could pave the way for Joao Mario’s loan from Juventus to end early. Pongracic, meanwhile, could leave for around €10 million, especially if Fiorentina manage to complete a deal for Tiago Gabriel.
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