Juan Cabal Faces Another Injury Setback
Juventus defender Juan Cabal has unfortunately been hit by another injury. The player, who started for coach Tudor in yesterday`s Champions League match against Villarreal (a 2-2 draw), was forced off the field early due to muscle discomfort. After visibly limping into JMedical this morning, diagnostic tests confirmed a new period on the sidelines. Juventus released an official medical report stating: “Juan Cabal, who exited during the first half of Wednesday evening`s Champions League match against Villarreal, underwent diagnostic tests at J|Medical this morning. The examinations revealed a mid-grade lesion of the biceps femoris in his right thigh. He will undergo further examinations in two weeks to precisely determine his recovery time.”
FIFA Council Declines to Suspend Israel
As widely expected, the FIFA Council, which convened and concluded its meeting today, has decided not to suspend Israel. This decision comes despite a formal complaint lodged by Palestine in March 2024 (a FIFA recognized member since 1998) and a recent appeal from Amnesty International. FIFA President Gianni Infantino, in a press statement from Zurich, asserted: “FIFA cannot resolve geopolitical problems, but it can and must promote football worldwide by leveraging its unifying, educational, cultural, and humanitarian values.” The statement reiterates FIFA`s commitment to promoting peace.
Milan Grapples with Defensive Challenges Ahead of Juventus Clash
Massimiliano Allegri`s Milan squad is facing significant defensive hurdles for their upcoming match against Juventus in Turin. Estupinan will be unavailable due to suspension after his red card against Napoli. Additionally, Tomori is a major doubt, struggling with a thigh issue that has kept him training separately from the main group. As a result, Bartesaghi is expected to step in on the flank, with De Winter potentially replacing Tomori in the central defense. In attack, although Rafael Leao is fully recovered, the Pulisic-Gimenez pairing is anticipated to start, allowing Leao more time to regain his optimal form.
Napoli President De Laurentiis`s Hearing Postponed
The preliminary hearing for Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis in an ongoing judicial proceeding in Rome has been rescheduled for November 6. De Laurentiis is under investigation for alleged false accounting pertaining to the transfer of defender Manolas from Roma and for purported fictitious capital gains related to the acquisition of forward Osimhen from the French club Lille. The preliminary hearing judge accepted the postponement request from lawyers Fulgeri, Contrata, and Scalise, which will facilitate the submission of a technical expert report. The investigation, which involves not only De Laurentiis but also Società Sportiva Calcio Napoli and the president`s right-hand man, Andrea Chiavelli, centers on the club`s financial statements for the years 2019, 2020, and 2021.
Europa League Lineups: Roma vs Lille & Bologna vs Freiburg
Roma vs Lille
Roma (3-4-2-1): Svilar; Celik, Hermoso, N’Dicka; Wesley, Cristante (C), El Aynaoui, Tsimikas; Soulé, Pellegrini; Ferguson. Coach: Gasperini.
Lille (4-2-3-1): Bodart; Meunier, Mandi, Mbemba, Verdonk; Bouaddi, Bentaleb; Correia, Haraldsson, Sahraoui; Giroud. Coach: Genesio.
Bologna vs Freiburg
Bologna (4-2-3-1): Skorupski; Holm, Vitik, Lucumi, Lykogiannis; Freuler, Ferguson; Orsolini, Odgaard, Cambiaghi; Castro. Coach: Italiano.
Freiburg (4-2-3-1): Atubolu; Treu, Ginter, Lienhart, Makengo; Eggestein, Osterhage; Beste, Manzambi, Grifo; Adamu. Coach: Schuster.
