Fernando Santos warned not to expect “too many changes” as Portugal host Italy in the Nations League. “They want to ‘avenge’ the World Cup failure.”

It kicks off in Lisbon on Monday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).

While Italy played a 1-1 draw with Poland on Friday, Portugal were in an identical result for their friendly match with Croatia on Thursday.

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Giorgio Chiellini said Jorginho is “fundamental” for this new Italy side and asked for “patience, as it’s damaging to pass judgment now.”

The Juventus defender spoke to La Stampa newspaper after a 1-1 Nations League draw with Poland, as they continue their campaign in Portugal tomorrow evening.

“It’s a logical consequence of the generational shift that Italy aren’t quite gelling yet. Anything contrary to that would be very surprising,” insisted Chiellini.

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Italy are expected to start Federico Chiesa, Andrea Belotti and Federico Bernardeschi in the Nations League trip to Portugal, but the system could vary.

It kicks off on Monday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT) and follows on from the 1-1 home draw with Poland on Friday.

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Maurizio Sarri reportedly wants to try again for Daniele Rugani and Alessio Romagnoli to Chelsea, but Juventus and Milan won’t sell.

The former Napoli Coach is looking to strengthen his defence, as although they have a perfect Premier League record so far this season, they have been leaking goals at Stamford Bridge.

According to Calciomercato.com, that will prompt Sarri to push once again in January for Italian reinforcements at the back.

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Napoli are set to lock Premier League target Piotr Zielinski down to a new contract with €120m release clause.

The Poland international midfielder was signed from Udinese for €14m plus bonuses in 2016, but his value has since sky-rocketed.

His current contract runs to June 2021, but a new deal is expected to be ratified in October.

According to Il Mattino newspaper, it’ll include a release clause worth somewhere between €100m and €120m.

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After Claudio Marchisio joined Zenit, England veteran John Terry is having a medical with Massimo Carrera’s Spartak Moscow.

The 37-year-old centre-back is a free agent after his contract with Aston Villa expired in July.

According to Sky Sport Italia, Terry is currently in Rome undergoing a medical with the Russian side, whose Coach is Italian Carrera.

The decision was made after Samuel Gigot suffered a serious injury.

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Milan are preparing a January bid for Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas, according to the Corriere dello Sport.

This certainly isn’t the first time they have been linked with the Spain international, but there are several elements that make it more likely than ever.

The 31-year-old’s current contract with Chelsea is due to expire at the end of the season and a January exit would prevent him leaving as a free agent.

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Roberto Mancini discussed Federico Chiesa, Mario Balotelli, Jorginho and Federico Bernardeschi while promising “changes” against Portugal.

Italy’s opening Nations League match was a 1-1 draw with Poland at the Stadio Dall’Ara last night, as Chiesa came off the bench to earn a penalty – converted by Jorginho – cancelling out the Piotr Zielinski strike.

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Jorginho had “zero fear” when taking Italy’s penalty against Poland and confessed to errors, but he was “being man-marked constantly.”

The Brazil-born talent converted the spot-kick earned by Federico Chiesa in a 1-1 Nations League draw, cancelling out the Piotr Zielinski opener.

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