Christian Pulisic Sustains Injury During International Duty
AC Milan has received concerning news overnight regarding Christian Pulisic. The American attacker suffered a muscle injury during a friendly match between the United States and Australia, forcing him to leave the pitch around the 30th minute of the first half. USA coach Mauricio Pochettino confirmed the issue post-match, stating: “I believe he felt something in his hamstring. He will fly to Italy tomorrow, we will evaluate him tonight and see. At the moment, we cannot say anything with certainty.” This injury poses a significant concern for the Rossoneri as they await further assessment of their key player.
Joshua Zirkzee`s Premier League Struggles & Transfer Interest
Joshua Zirkzee`s journey in the Premier League with Manchester United has yet to gain momentum. After a successful season securing Champions League qualification with Bologna, the striker has found playing time scarce at United. Both the previous and current seasons have been challenging, with Zirkzee accumulating only 82 minutes across Premier League and League Cup appearances this season. Consequently, the Dutch forward is reportedly considering a change of scenery to reignite his career. Roma is keenly interested in Zirkzee, aiming to strengthen their offensive department in January and boost the squad`s quality to maintain a high league position. However, Roma isn`t alone; Como is also reportedly dreaming of signing the striker as a significant reinforcement for the second half of the season, particularly for coach Cesc Fabregas.
Juventus Explores Midfield Reinforcements and Sporting Director Options
Juventus is actively scouting new talent for their midfield. The latest name on their radar is Gustavo Sa, a promising 2004-born midfielder who has become a leader at Famalicao. Known for his versatility as both an attacking midfielder and a deep-lying playmaker, Sa is reportedly valued at €15 million. While Juventus has sent scouts to observe him, Manchester City, under Pep Guardiola, is also showing interest. Acquiring Sa on a loan-to-buy deal might make the price tag manageable for the Old Lady. Meanwhile, the priority remains Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, though his high annual salary of €20 million in Riyadh presents a hurdle; a return would only be feasible if he accepts a significantly reduced salary of €4-5 million for three years. Another alternative is Remo Freuler, also monitored by Roma, who could potentially be secured for a two-year deal worth €2.5 million per season. In defensive news, Bremer recently underwent meniscus surgery.
Separately, Juventus is nearing a decision on its new sporting director, expected in early November. Among the names considered is Domenico Teti, 49, with a rich career spanning Hellas Verona, Lugano, Sampdoria, Novara, Apoel Nicosia, Al Shabab, and currently serving as the director of the professional area for Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League. While Teti`s international experience and knowledge of Italian football are attractive, his very recent appointment at Wolves makes his acquisition challenging. Consequently, Marco Ottolini of Genoa appears to be in pole position. Two meetings have already taken place, but an agreement is yet to be finalized. Further updates are anticipated around early November, when Damien Comolli is expected to make a final decision.
Empoli Confirms Coaching Change: Alessio Dionisi Returns
After days of speculation, Empoli has officially confirmed the dismissal of head coach Guido Pagliuca. This decision initiates the countdown for the return of Alessio Dionisi to the “Castellani” bench, marking a comeback for the coach. Before signing his new agreement with the Tuscan club, Dionisi was required to resolve his existing contract with Palermo, where he coached last season. Sources indicate that the separation agreement between Dionisi and the Sicilian club is expected to be finalized today, following approval from the City Group management. Shortly after, the official announcement of Dionisi`s return to Empoli, four years after his initial tenure, is anticipated.
