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Talking about Serie A Transfer Market and Retreatstransmission of TMW Radiowas the former footballer and TV commentator Anthony DiGennaro.
So far, which three teams have done the best?
“Inter with Zielinski and Taremi has further strengthened and is completing a squad that will have a very tough road ahead. I like Milan, Juve and Napoli, with how Conte has entered the minds of the players. Roma is moving quite well, Lazio is rejuvenating itself with a coach who was greeted with skepticism but is a serious and good coach. I also see Fiorentina who is taking young and interesting players for Pallandino. Juve, if they make some more moves, could be the antagonist. Atalanta, if Nico Gonzalez also arrives, it means they want to aim big”.
Can Atalanta really be the loose cannon?
“It has grown in recent years with a coach who is in his ninth year in this place. He won the El in a dominant manner, against Leverkusen who played more than 50 games without losing and why shouldn’t he aim for the Scudetto? Zaniolo could have gone to a more famous team instead he went there and that will mean something. He has important certainties like Inter. Then the attacking department is rejuvenated, but with a lot of talent. Gasperini is trying to stimulate these qualities, then from a physical point of view we know what happens when he gets into gear”.
Who are you banking on: Soulé, Zaniolo, Kean, Buongiorno or Colpani?
“I’m banking on Kean, because I’m not saying he’s the last chance but he’s going to an environment that demands a lot. It was a major investment in a player who has lacked continuity. If he shows his value he could be a strong point. In Florence the striker issue has always been a problem in recent years. I hope for him and for the national team that he does well”.
What do you expect from Fiorentina?
“The goal is to raise the level and aim for the EL. With three finals in a row with Italiano, the work has been important. Palladino’s team plays 10-15 meters lower and with the mentality of imposing the game. If Tessmann arrives, he is very strong, he is ready for Serie A. If Gudmundsson were to arrive, he will not lose much compared to Nico Gonzalez. With this system, the full-backs can guarantee even more important performances”.
Acerbi-Bastoni, Tomori-Pavlovic and Danilo-Bremer: who are the strongest?
“Inter again, but Pavlovic is a great signing, he was what Milan needed. For Juve we have to understand, but I think another defender will arrive and Danilo can play full-back. If Todibo arrives it would be a top-level pairing”.
Como and Parma, how do you see them?
“They work well. Parma started with Pecchia from afar, they can be surprises because they have everything, even from an economic point of view”.
Who could have more difficulty: Motta, Fonseca or Conte?
“Conte has already entered everyone’s mind, Motta must change his style and philosophy but the players they are buying give him the chance to do what he wants to do. Fonseca is not a superior coach to Pioli but in terms of playing style he has always done very well. Perhaps Motta may have more difficulties, because the change was really radical. He may have some problems at the beginning, but if new wingers and the centre-back arrive, for the rest he has made very strong moves”.
Dovbyk, Morata and Taremi: who can make the biggest impact?
“We know Morata, Taremi has already come in great. I have some doubts about Dovbyk because he didn’t perform at the European Championship. After Lukaku, Roma needs someone like him. Maybe Dovbyk will struggle more initially”.
Who can find themselves: Castrovilli or Berardi?
“I hope both. The first is a wonderful boy and has lived through two difficult years, then becoming a father gives you extra motivation. He can do a lot in this Lazio”.