Series A
Calzona takes over at Napoli


Take a look at right now’s newest information from Serie A, together with Napoli’s resolution to exchange Walter Mazzarri with Francesco Calzona and Inter’s preparations for his or her Champions League conflict with Atletico Madrid.
Aurelio De Laurentiis has determined that sufficient is sufficient within the Campania capital, sacking Mazzarri following the staff’s 1-1 draw with Genoa on Saturday, a outcome that leaves them ninth within the Serie A desk.
Changing the veteran tactician is Slovakia supervisor Calzona, who will perform a double position accountable for each the nationwide staff and Napoli, signing a contract till the tip of the season. He’ll oversee their coming Champions League conflict with Barcelona.
Olympique Marseille determined to dismiss Gennaro Gattuso as nicely, ending his temporary journey in France. A Serie A return could possibly be on the horizon for the previous Milan and Napoli boss.
Milan star Rafael Leao has prevented a calf damage following his latest subject and can be a part of Stefano Pioli’s squad for his or her coming video games with Stade Rennais and Atalanta.
Inter are able to face Atletico within the first leg of their Champions League Spherical of 16 tie at San Siro. Francesco Acerbi, Juan Cuadrado and Stefano Sensi are all unavailable for the Nerazzurri, however Tajon Buchanan is an choice following his arrival final month.
Nerazzurri coach Simone Inzaghi mirrored on the staff’s ‘magical nights’ in Europe final time period, their need to repeat that run this marketing campaign and the hazards of Atletico in his prolonged pre-match press convention.
Alessandro Del Piero hinted at his attainable return to Juventus within the close to future, performing cryptic when requested about the way forward for Massimiliano Allegri, who he admitted was ‘wonderful’ on the bench in Turin final time period.