Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp apologised to Maurizio Sarri after his comments about Juventus and said he didn’t want to “put pressure” on the Old Lady coach.
Klopp had claimed that the Bianconeri consist of such quality that he was surprised that Sarri’s side weren’t leading by 10 points in Serie A this term.
Leonardo Bonucci looks forward to “an electric atmosphere” in the Champions League with Olympique Lyonnais and reveals why Paulo Dybala scored that Juventus stunner against Atletico Madrid.
The Bianconeri will visit France on February 26, then play the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16 at home on March 17.
These sides already met in the 2014 quarter-finals and 2016 group stage, with Juve winning three and drawing the most recent encounter 1-1.
Krzysztof Piatek’s father confirms “he wants to be a regular starter. If he can’t do that at Milan, then he’ll gladly do it elsewhere.”
There were reports of offers from Tottenham Hotspur and Atletico Madrid, but only on loan, whereas the Rossoneri are only prepared to sell on a permanent basis for €30-35m.
“Kris wants to reach Euro 2020 in good shape and that means he can’t be a reserve sitting on the bench, but wants to be a regular starter,” father Wladyslaw Piatek told Polish paper Sportowefakty.
Tottenham and Atletico Madrid have asked for Krzysztof Piatek on loan, claim reports, but Milan are only prepared to sell for €30m.
The Poland international has dropped down the pecking order after the arrival of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and the change to a 4-4-2 formation.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Spurs and Atletico Madrid have both enquired after Piatek’s availability in the January transfer window.
However, both clubs are hoping for a loan with option to buy, whereas Milan will only sell for at least €28-30m.
Milan directors Paolo Maldini and Zvonimir Boban have met with the agent of Udinese star Rodrigo De Paul, states an Italian report.
Calciomercato.com believes that Boban and Maldini met with agent Agustin Jimenez to discuss potential deals in January and for next summer.
Jimenez is the agent of Argentine midfielder De Paul, and also Matias Zaracho, a 21-year-old who currently plays for Club Racing.
De Paul had been linked with a move to Inter last summer, but a deal never materialised. However, the Nerazzurri may return for De Paul this summer.
Dries Mertens is in positive negotiations to sign a contract extension with Napoli, claim Sky Sport Italia, despite other proposals.
The Belgian’s current deal is due to expire in June, so he could already be talking to different clubs for a new experience as a free agent.
However, according to Sky Sport Italia, Mertens is eager to remain at the Stadio San Paolo and talks are taking on a more positive tone in recent days.
Valencia have joined Roma, Getafe and Atletico Madrid in asking after Milan winger Suso, claim Marca, after he requested a January transfer.
A move to 4-4-2 has effectively pushed him out of the starting XI and his relationship with many of the fans is poor, as seen when he was jeered coming off the bench during a midweek Coppa Italia victory against SPAL.
Suso has reportedly asked to move on and Milan are more than willing to sell, so they can reinvest in other areas of the team.
Milan midfielder has allegedly been targeted by a host of La Liga clubs, with Atletico Madrid and Sevilla the latest in line for the winger.
Alfredo Pedulla reports that the Rossoneri had already received enquiries from Valencia and Getafe and late last night the SportItalia journalist reported that Atleti and Sevilla were have come forward.
There could be possibilities for the Diavolo winger to return to his native Spain and agent Mino Raiola will reportedly test the feasibility of a move to either one.
Milan are reportedly in ongoing talks with Manchester United regarding the midfielder Nemanja Matic.
The Serbian 31-year-old has only played six matches in the Premier League this term and his current deal at Old Trafford will expire this summer.
La Gazzetta dello Sport journalist Nicolò Schira has reported that Milan are interested in signing the player already this January, but face competition for the former Chelsea player’s signature.
Sven Goran Eriksson admits Simone Inzaghi wasn’t a natural coach, but his mentor hopes the pupil “beats my record and wins the Scudetto with Lazio.”
The Biancocelesti have already matched the all-time club record of nine straight wins, set in 1998-99, and are aiming for 10 against Napoli this evening.
That kicks off at 17.00 GMT, click here for a match preview.
