EUROPA LEAGUE
Roma forward Edin Dzeko has recovered from COVID-19 but could be left out against CFR Cluj, as Paulo Fonseca aims to have him back against Napoli.
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports Napoli staff, coaches and players are yet to receive a salary this season.
Roma defender Roger Ibanez reportedly misses out against CFR Cluj in the Europa League.
Roma defender Chris Smalling has reportedly suffered a problem in his left knee and is doubtful for the Europa League match against CFR Cluj.
Milan will reportedly be without Alexis Saelemaekers for two weeks, as the Belgian injured his ankle against Napoli.
UEFA has announced the referees for Thursday’s Europa League matches, with English Craig Pawson in charge of Lille-Milan.
Napoli have quashed the reports of a confrontation in the dressing room between coach Gennaro Gattuso and some of the players. ‘Completely invented’.
Milan are set to be without Zlatan Ibrahimovic for at least three games over the next 10 days, but who could replace the Swede?
President Paolo Scaroni said Milan are ‘in seventh heaven’ and praised Paolo Maldini. ‘A great satisfaction. We have the youngest team in Europe’.
Roma are reportedly prepared to extend Henrikh Mkhitaryan's deal at the Olimpico until June 2022.
Sky Sport Italia reports Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic suffered a hamstring injury during the match against Napoli and needs new tests in 10 days.
Roma striker Edin Dzeko has tested negative for coronavirus and will re-join the squad, as Chris Smalling returns to training.
Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini has tested negative for coronavirus and will most likely return against CFR Cluj in the Europa League next week.
Roberto De Zerbi aims for ‘a place in Europe’ with Sassuolo, praises Domenico Berardi and claims he 'wouldn't sign for a fourth place’ in Serie A.
Milan attacker Brahim Diaz said Zlatan Ibrahimovic ‘is the same age as my father but continues to make a difference’.
Paolo Maldini confirms Alessio Romagnoli is out of the Milan line-up against Verona tonight. ‘We will inevitably lose games, but must play with courage.’
Stefano Pioli warns ‘criticism and praise are always excessive in football’ after Milan’s first defeat, but they are ready to fight back with Verona.
Italian newspapers have analysed Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s gesture during the 3-0 Europa League defeat to Lille, referring to a ‘psychological’ issue within the team.
Simon Kjaer explains Milan’s defeat against Lille and admits it could serve as a wake-up call for the team.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic didn’t take Milan’s defeat against Lille well as the Swede looked irritable when he was subbed off in the second half.
Stefano Pioli acknowledges Milan ‘made life difficult for ourselves’ with costly errors that Lille took full advantage of. ‘We played into their hands.’
Diogo Dalot admits Milan ‘made mistakes we don’t usually make’ in their 3-0 home defeat to Lille.
Milan lost their first game since March, beaten 3-0 at home by Lille in the Europa League thanks to a Yusuf Yazici hat-trick.
Join us for the build-up and action as it happens from the Europa League games, as Roma host Cluj, Napoli visit Rijeka and Milan take on Lille.
Gennaro Gattuso reveals he got so angry at Napoli during the 2-1 Europa League win over Rijeka that he feared he’d ‘pop a blood vessel.’
Paulo Fonseca was almost more pleased with the clean sheet than the goals in a 5-0 Europa League win over Cluj. ‘The brace will help Borja Mayoral’s confidence.’
Paolo Maldini warns Lille are ‘second in Ligue 1 and this is a huge test’ in the Europa League, while calling Milan Scudetto contenders is ‘a stretch.’
Napoli struggled badly in the first half against Rijeka, but fought their way back to win 2-1 with Diego Demme and Matteo Politano forcing an own goal.
Roma steamrollered past CFR Cluj to go clear at the top of their Europa League group with a 5-0 victory, including Borja Mayoral brace.
Samu Castillejo credits Zlatan Ibrahimovic for bringing his ‘mentality and determination to win’ to Milan.
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