ROME THE GHISOLFI PLANS. EMPOLI, HAAS INJURED BUT RENEWS. VIERA BETWEEN BALOTELLI AND THE NEW GENOA –
Roma’s sporting director Florent Ghisolfi spoke to the microphones of DAZNbefore the away match on the Napoli pitch valid for the 13th matchday of Serie A. “We tried to build a young, dynamic team with a winning mentality. We built it for De Rossi, now Ranieri has arrived and we are sure that he will get the most out of everyone. We will have to change some things, but with Ranieri we will have more balance and we will do better.”
In the next few days, Empoli will extend Nicolas Haas’ contract, which expires in June 2025, despite the serious injury suffered during the week which will keep him out for the entire season. The Italian midfielder, as emerged from the official medical report, suffered a partial tear of the anterior cruciate ligament of his left knee. The club will soon decide together with the player and the agents the duration of the renewal, but what is certain is that the extension will arrive. A nice gesture from the Tuscan club, which in doing so gratifies and from a certain point of view consoles its player after the serious problem he suffered.
Lecce enriches the staff available to the new coach Marco Giampaolo with the inclusion of a new athletic trainer, Cristian Mancowhich comes from a Serie C reality like Gelbison. In fact, we read in a short note issued by the Salento Giallorossi: “US Lecce announces the inclusion of Cristian Manco in the Technical Staff of the First Team, under the orders of Mr. Marco Giampaolo, as athletic trainer”.
Gelbison greeted Manco’s farewell with this note: “Gelbison is pleased to announce that the athletic trainer Cristian Manco, active in the club since the 2023/2024 season, has accepted the invitation of Mister Marco Giampaolo, new coach of Lecce. Cristian Manco, therefore, is transferred from Gelbison directly in Serie A. The athletic trainer’s move to the top flight of Italian football was welcomed with enthusiasm by the entire Gelbison team, who wishes Manco the best of luck.”
Patrick VieraGenoa’s new coach after the shakeup that led to the dismissal of Alberto Gilardino, spoke to the microphones of Dazn before the home match against Cagliari, a match valid for the 13th matchday of the Serie A Enilive 2024/2025. “I have always had a particular bond with Italy and when the call came from an important club like Genoa I responded with pleasure. Balotelli? We are talking about a very experienced and talented player. Now he must work to find his best form and help the team. He did a great job this week and now he must be available to the team.”
LEICESTER COOPER EXEMPTED. SIMEONE-ATLETIC, BETWEEN TEARS AND DOUBTS ABOUT THE FUTURE –
Leicester City have sacked their manager Steve Cooper, which leaves the team in 16th place in the Premier League after 12 games. The Foxes they were defeated 2-1 by Chelsea coached by former coach Enzo Maresca: a defeat that left them two points above the relegation zone and was fatal for coach Cooper. This is what the club writes on its official Instagram profile: “Steve Cooper leaves his post as first team director with immediate effect. Assistant manager Alan Tate and Steve Rands have also left the club. Steve, Alan and Steve leave with the Our thanks for their contribution during their time with the Club and with our best wishes for the future. Men’s First Team training will be overseen by Ben Dawson, supported by coaches Danny Alcock and Andy Hughes, as the Club begins on process of appointing a new manager, which we hope to conclude as soon as possible.”
At the second consecutive title between St Pauli and Augusta, Leon Goretzka is finding confidence and awareness again Bayern Munichalso thanks to the injury situation that has put Vincent Kompany in a corner. At the end of yesterday’s 3-0 success in the league, which consolidated the solitary top spot in the Bundesliga, an important face from the Bavarian club intervened to clarify the German’s contractual situation. The 1995 class, in fact, has an agreement valid until June 30, 2026 and his time on the pitch has now reached 306 minutes, but it makes us reflect on his position when the unavailable players return from the infirmary.
The sports director, Max Eberlresponded to the question thus: “I don’t understand all this insistence in questions. We spoke clearly with him this summer. He decided to stay. Since September began, we have never said anything other than that he is a member fully entitled to this group Die Roten.
Furthermore, against Augusta Goretzka he also tailor-made theassist for Harry Kane’s late hat-trick. Eberl spoke thus of the performance of the 29-year-old midfielder: “I think he did very well. Then, what the future brings, we will discuss it again with him and we will make it public when we have spoken to the boy”, he commented. However, Leon’s fate still remains uncertain, but his path and that of Bayern Munich could also separate in the next summer transfer window.
THE’Atletico Madrid celebrates the 700th bench of Diego Simeone among all competitions since he arrived at home colchoneros in 2011 by coming from behind to beat Alavés 2-1. In the standings the ‘Cholo’ team is at 29 points, momentarily +2 on Real Madrid playing today against Leganés and with another match to recover. The rojiblancos coach spoke after the match on the sidelines of the Civita Metropolitano where he let himself go in his emotions in front of the finish line crossed for appearances at the helm of Atleti.
Touching words about the future: “I live in the present. It’s a beautiful moment, the kids work with a lot of responsibility and interpret what we need and want. I’m at peace. I’m in a place that I love very much… (he gets emotional and walks away, ed.) “.