Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A)

[Danica22]

Lukaku's injury is definitely going to affect the performance of Napoli in the league and their appearance in the champions League group stage, there will be a major set back in their attack as you already know and the chances of the team winning their games will be very difficult because of the absence of their striker Lukaku and seeing how long it's going to take before he returns to the team the plan should be for the manager to think of plan B.

We have seen Napoli's weak attack in the last season . And the most important player in Napoli's attack is Lukaku. Napoli will definitely face big problems due to Lukaku's injury. Anyway , They will play against Sassuolo in their first match. I do not see the possibility of Napoli losing this match. Because of Napoli's performance against Sassuolo is always very brawny . Even in the last match against Sassuolo , Napoli won by a margin of 6-1 . So Napoli probably won't face big problems in the first match.

[$weetne$$]

Just as you have made mentioned i was also thinking of this that Luka Modric injury risk at Ac Milan, given his age 39, pulse i still think AC Milan to manage his playing time because despite his age modric experience and skills will be valueless assets for AC Milan, how ever i think the team should prioritize his fitness and manage his playing time to minimize injury risk. And aslo think he had still shown he can still preform well even at his age, i think in recent debut with AC Milan, he came off the bench in the 65th minute during the copper Italian league match against Bari.

Even while at Madrid, Modric's play time was given considerations and well managed such that his injury risk exposure was reduced, you are very correct, if AC Milan wants to get the best of Modric, they will have to pay good attention to this if not it they will have him injured and they will not get the value for the money they have spent on this transfer. By the way.they just signed Boniface to the team this will further help strength the team and possibly reduce the stress chance on othe players like Modric

[Shineup]

AC Milan to welcome Victor Boniface is a good signing for them cos they also were lacking in the center forward position, they only had Santi Gimenez and Noah Okafor who is more of a winger than a striker so having a Victor Boniface to the team is a good addition. Hopefully we get to see the Victor Boniface we saw at Union St Gilloise or his first season at Leverkusen.

I really didn't expect Victor Boniface to leave Leverkusen. It's a shame. However, from AC Milan's perspective, they were quite successful in securing a center forward. So far, AC Milan only has Santiago Gimenez as their mainstay center-forward.

With a value of €40 million, Boniface certainly has the skills to strengthen AC Milan's attack. Victor Boniface is still very productive, at only 24 years old. What's next? Let's see how he performed and contributed throughout last season at Leverkusen:

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Source: Victor Boniface

Hmm Victor Boniface to AC Milan is good news to him if I where to be Victor Boniface I won't think twice to move to AC Milan as Erik Ten Hang will not only kill Bayern Leverkusen but also kill the players career, with Victor Boniface on that team I'm sure AC Milan will do more better than they have done few seasons past, Victor Boniface has all it takes to play there, he's good at finishing he's got some pretty good skills, and he's record at Bayern Leverkusen isn't bad, I'm sure he will certainly do great job at the team, now my concern is if Victor Boniface should leave Bayern Leverkusen who then will play for then, with that clueless coach I'm already feeling for them.

[Razmirraz]

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Even while at Madrid, Modric's play time was given considerations and well managed such that his injury risk exposure was reduced, you are very correct, if AC Milan wants to get the best of Modric, they will have to pay good attention to this if not it they will have him injured and they will not get the value for the money they have spent on this transfer. By the way.they just signed Boniface to the team this will further help strength the team and possibly reduce the stress chance on othe players like Modric

Age can affect performance because physical conditions become weaker and are very susceptible to injury if forced to continue playing. Milan must be careful with Modric current condition. If the coach forces him to play too much and he suddenly suffers an injury in a less important match, then the management's plans will be in vain. Now Milan can only maximize his experience, but they can't expect too much from a veteran player who is nearing retirement.

Boniface presence is proof of Milan seriousness in building its squad. Modric experience in sending through balls to the front line will put even more pressure on the opposing defense. I also hope that other players, especially those operating in midfield, can develop their talents while Modric is still actively playing with them.

[Oluwa-btc]

Bologna have had a great season in recent years, many to be honest, and I have to say that if they continue like this they can become a great club again. They also won the Italian Cup, which is a very positive thing that makes us understand how much the club is determined to continue, it has become a great reality, I am happy for them.

That was the impact of Thiago Motta, yeah? He left for Juventus, Bologna also sold out some of their best players and they dropped form from the Seria A standing. With that said, I will say they stand a chance to share points with Lazio. I'm more in support of Ac Milan and Napoli this season. Ac Milan has strengthened the attack and midfield,  I still fear they struggle defensively which will have them conceding.

[Jatiluhung]

We have seen Napoli's weak attack in the last season . And the most important player in Napoli's attack is Lukaku. Napoli will definitely face big problems due to Lukaku's injury. Anyway , They will play against Sassuolo in their first match. I do not see the possibility of Napoli losing this match. Because of Napoli's performance against Sassuolo is always very brawny . Even in the last match against Sassuolo , Napoli won by a margin of 6-1 . So Napoli probably won't face big problems in the first match.

I hope so. Because I'd probably favor Napoli in that match without a doubt. Well, historically, Napoli has always been superior in their meetings. And considering the depth of Napoli's squad, it seems Napoli are superior. Even without Lukaku, I'm sure Napoli will have no trouble winning against Sassuolo.

However, my concern is that Sassuolo is hosting this match. And, as we know, playing at home sometimes gives the home team an advantage. Their performance is usually slightly better than when they're away.

[Lidger]

At least AC Milan's hopes of starting this season with much more enthusiasm are even higher. They've made several signings that are actually quite good. At the very least, they're strengthening their squad, both in terms of playing ability and mentality.

Well, at the start, in their first Coppa Italia match, AC Milan managed to win against Bari 2-1. Luca Modric made his first appearance in this league, as a substitute, and only came on in the 66th minute.
No one doubts Modric's quality; he's one of the best midfielders in the world. However, his advancing age will significantly impact his performance and physical quality, so I believe his contribution is somewhat less than optimal.
There's no definitive proof for AC Milan, but I've seen the arrivals and departures of several players in their squad not make them stronger, so I'm a little pessimistic about AC Milan.

right @barisbilgili, i agree with you, Modric's quality is indisputable but age advances for everyone, even for him, and it could affect his performances and if it doesn't affect them it could cause problems with physical fitness and injuries
This is the risk of having older players, we just have to take note of it

Looks like Milan didn't consider your points before going for Modric. A club should go for a younger player who will play for long in the club. When a young player is growing, he improves in skills and quality but for old players, they become weaker and lose their pace as they grow older. Gone are the days when old players were the best due to experience. Currently, the younger players gat it all.

Nowadays there is no player who will play long time for a club, especially in Italy that, at this point, for many players is just a stepping stone before moving to England, PSG, or some other big club. Before Modric Milan had Reijnders, excellent player, young, and yet he's been sold after only 3 years, why? Because he was becoming too good for Milan and for Serie A.

This is a misconception, I can still show many players who have been playing for a club for a long time. If the club a player signs for is good and if those clubs do not create problems in terms of financial transactions, then there is no problem for that player to stay in that club. There were some players from Real Madrid who have already left Real Madrid, you can see how long they played for Real Madrid. Not only Real Madrid, Manchester United will be added to the list, Manchester City will be added as well as Barcelona will be added. The English Premier League is currently more popular than the Italian League, so if a big club in the English Premier League offers a large amount of money to a player from a club in the Italian League, it is natural that that player will go to a big club in the English Premier League.

[dezoel]

The deal of Boniface will be a good one for AC Milan, because presently AC Milan need a striker who can deliver for them in both Serie A and the Europa League. This will be a very good one, as we all know that Boniface is a powerful and consistent player that adapts to new teams easily. So, it will not be that hard for him to adapt to such situations, and that will be like a replacement for Osimhen in the Serie A games, because Boniface is also good, no doubt on that.

Milan getting Boniface would be a huge deal, but Leverkusen already lost a lot of blood this season, I am not sure if they would be willing to let Boniface go as well. And even if they would be willing to, which I doubt, they would still ask for a lot of money.

An amount that Milan can't afford to pay right now. Remember, Serie A teams are not as rich as premier league teams, Liverpool can pay a ton of money to Leverkusen for their players, but Milan can't so if the offer is 50+ million type of dela, then Milan can't afford that. Best I am guessing is about 30 to 40 million and Boniface worths a lot more for them at the moment, Leverkusen can say no to that amount and they can do better with him on the squad instead of selling him.

[Mayor of ogba]

AC Milan to welcome Victor Boniface is a good signing for them cos they also were lacking in the center forward position, they only had Santi Gimenez and Noah Okafor who is more of a winger than a striker so having a Victor Boniface to the team is a good addition. Hopefully we get to see the Victor Boniface we saw at Union St Gilloise or his first season at Leverkusen.

I was so surprised when I heard that AC Milan had signed Victor Boniface from Bayer Leverkusen this summer because after Xabi Alonso and some of Bayer Leverkusen's best players left the club to join other clubs, I never expected Bayer Leverkusen management to sell Victor Boniface this summer. This step that Bayer Leverkusen management has taken will put them in a difficult situation next season, and they may not make it to the top four of the German Bundesliga next season. Victor Boniface is a good player and still 24 years old, so I believe he's a good signing for AC Milan.

[Iranus]

However, my concern is that Sassuolo is hosting this match. And, as we know, playing at home sometimes gives the home team an advantage. Their performance is usually slightly better than when they're away.

Home teams can be formidable. That's true. But the last time Sassuolo beat Napoli was in an away game. Napoli won 2-0 at home in 2020. Sassuolo's past record against Napoli is not good. Considering the statistics, Napoli should definitely be considered the favorite. At the same time, considering the strength of the squad, Napoli is ahead. But it is also true that sometimes the home team surprises. Despite being underdogs, they perform well. So if Napoli's players cannot perform well, they will not win. Also, this is the first match of the season. Lukaku is not in the squad. So how Napoli will perform is unknown to us, even though the team is the current Serie A champion.

[xzone]

Lukaku's injury is definitely going to affect the performance of Napoli in the league and their appearance in the champions League group stage, there will be a major set back in their attack as you already know and the chances of the team winning their games will be very difficult because of the absence of their striker Lukaku and seeing how long it's going to take before he returns to the team the plan should be for the manager to think of plan B.

We have seen Napoli's weak attack in the last season . And the most important player in Napoli's attack is Lukaku. Napoli will definitely face big problems due to Lukaku's injury. Anyway , They will play against Sassuolo in their first match. I do not see the possibility of Napoli losing this match. Because of Napoli's performance against Sassuolo is always very brawny . Even in the last match against Sassuolo , Napoli won by a margin of 6-1 . So Napoli probably won't face big problems in the first match.

Winning the first match will be easy for them. But what about the next matches? The team is without a key player and won't be for several months. A transfer needs to be made to replace him, but now that the season has started, many teams have finalized their squads, and the number of available players is now quite low. Making transfers will be very difficult now, and Napoli may face problems this season because of it

[Ale88]

AC Milan to welcome Victor Boniface is a good signing for them cos they also were lacking in the center forward position, they only had Santi Gimenez and Noah Okafor who is more of a winger than a striker so having a Victor Boniface to the team is a good addition. Hopefully we get to see the Victor Boniface we saw at Union St Gilloise or his first season at Leverkusen.

I really didn't expect Victor Boniface to leave Leverkusen. It's a shame. However, from AC Milan's perspective, they were quite successful in securing a center forward. So far, AC Milan only has Santiago Gimenez as their mainstay center-forward.

With a value of €40 million, Boniface certainly has the skills to strengthen AC Milan's attack. Victor Boniface is still very productive, at only 24 years old. What's next? Let's see how he performed and contributed throughout last season at Leverkusen:

Boniface suffered many injuries in the past years, he was even supposed to go to Saudi Arabia but didn't pass the medical tests and the deal got canceled. Probably Bayer Leverkusen don't trust him anymore and they hope he can play more in another team, at this point they just want to get rid of him and make some money.

[SatoPrincess]

Speaking of Roma, I heard they failed to bring Sancho in because they can't afford his demand. Is that true? Another report claims that MU and Roma have no problem, but Sancho turned the offer down at the last minute. Not sure what it means for Roma, but I don't think they'll miss much if they fail to sign him. I don't think Sancho has played well in his last few games, as far as I can remember. That being said, another report claims that Juventus will try to sign him. CMIIW.

That's true. Sancho rejects Roma's offer as he still demands very high wage. Roma can only offer him 100k/weekly, which is 50k less than Chelsea's offer at the first. The weirdest thing is that the offer for him is just getting less and less.

1. He rejected Chelsea who offered him 150k weekly.
2. He rejected Juve who offered him 110k weekly.
3. He rejected Roma who offered him 90k - 100k weekly.

It seems his club must let him go as a free agent. None will sign him as a new winger if he still demands 250k - 300k weekly.  

Seeing the weird declines in the wage amount clubs are willing to pay I am sure he would be regretting not accepting a deal with Chelsea when he had the chance and Chelsea have moved on with other signings so it won’t be possible to go back on Chelsea. The way things are going he might end up seeing out his Manchester United contract and leave as a free agent as no club is willing to sign him for that huge 250 million wage.

[Guccho]

That's true. Sancho rejects Roma's offer as he still demands very high wage. Roma can only offer him 100k/weekly, which is 50k less than Chelsea's offer at the first. The weirdest thing is that the offer for him is just getting less and less.

1. He rejected Chelsea who offered him 150k weekly.
2. He rejected Juve who offered him 110k weekly.
3. He rejected Roma who offered him 90k - 100k weekly.

It seems his club must let him go as a free agent. None will sign him as a new winger if he still demands 250k - 300k weekly.  

Seeing the weird declines in the wage amount clubs are willing to pay I am sure he would be regretting not accepting a deal with Chelsea when he had the chance and Chelsea have moved on with other signings so it won’t be possible to go back on Chelsea. The way things are going he might end up seeing out his Manchester United contract and leave as a free agent as no club is willing to sign him for that huge 250 million wage.

At the given moment, clubs will simply give up on the negotiations process in case the invisioned wages are simply out of hand. Rejecting Juve and Chelsea at 110 and 150k respectively seems like a gamble, but now that Roma are at 100k it feels like he reached a dead end. The complicated thing about this game is that it is a short-lived career and idling too long to get the “best” deal would be counterproductive. Unless he alters his expectations, he may find himself being trapped at Manchester United or go out on a free transfer which is not the best solution to him. Reflectively, it would have been better to have taken up the deal with the Chelsea. Overconfidence or pride in certain situations can get in the way of the players and we are witnessing this here.

[ITExpert]

At least AC Milan's hopes of starting this season with much more enthusiasm are even higher. They've made several signings that are actually quite good. At the very least, they're strengthening their squad, both in terms of playing ability and mentality.

Well, at the start, in their first Coppa Italia match, AC Milan managed to win against Bari 2-1. Luca Modric made his first appearance in this league, as a substitute, and only came on in the 66th minute.
No one doubts Modric's quality; he's one of the best midfielders in the world. However, his advancing age will significantly impact his performance and physical quality, so I believe his contribution is somewhat less than optimal.
There's no definitive proof for AC Milan, but I've seen the arrivals and departures of several players in their squad not make them stronger, so I'm a little pessimistic about AC Milan.

AC Milan hopes are very high for this season to achieve more and achieve good. As they made new signings in this regard to cross the new milestones. I think this is a very good thing to keep trying in the betterment of their team from every perspective.  They are trying to do such things which enhance the ability of players to perform too well. Luca Modric is the best player in this time because he always manages to perform in a way which is magical for the team's success. As he is the best midfielder. There are such things that exist in the face of questions over his age. But he is the player about whom we can clearly say that his only experience is the thing which is definitely beneficial for the team's strength. He is in the position to create such good things about the one he belongs to.

[bitgolden]

Alvaro Morata is an experienced player who is still young and can make an important contribution by teaching tricks and tactics to younger players in order to create a long-lasting and experienced team that can compete in Serie A, and that's what they are doing.

Nobody says no, but he's obviously starting to get old too. You understand that to play in today's football you have to be in good shape otherwise you is simply out of the market. There's nothing wrong with that obviously, but if you want to be at the top you have to sign young players.

I do not think that it will be his physicality that will cause him to be not that great at Como. He played at Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Juventus, Milan, Galatasaray and now at Como. You do not see that many players who play in that many teams. They are all great teams because he is a great player, but that doesn't mean we are going to end up with him being that great at every place he goes to. Whatever is the reason, whatever happens, we end up seeing him change clubs all the time.

So I have no reason to believe he will leave Como, but all stats historically shows that he will be here for a while but then leave here too. Dude is not liked by any team he plays for, and always looked for a reason to be sent away.

[Volgastallion]

The wait is over finally after a long break between season we are back.

Napoli being the main contender after Inter fall is not normal, and the other bigger teams from Italy are still in troubles and are not real contenders, i have some faith on Rome under the management of Gianpiero Gasperini.

[AirtelBuzz]

Rasmus Højlund is not a striker who can score goals constantly, I would say that he is at a level far below Lukaku, I don't know why the Napoli coach thought of him as a possible replacement for Lukaku, I confess that I laughed when I read this news, I tried to understand why the Napoli coach would be thinking that Rasmus Højlund could take Lukaku's place and I couldn't find anything

I'm really confused as to who exactly the Napoli manager is looking to add as a replacement for Romelu Lukaku because they are looking to recruit more and more players, as you mentioned here, they have registered their interest in Manchester United's Hojlund. On the other hand, it has been noted that Napoli football club are now crowding in for a new striker transfer after Romelu Lukaku's injury at this stage they are forcing themselves to research the transfer market for Tolu Arokodare as they will now give this player top priority over the Manchester United player, it is perhaps largely correct that the profile of this Tolu Arokodare seems very interesting to us, according to the classification of Napoli Football Club.

Napoli keep moving for new striker after Romelu Lukaku injury and today made contact with Tolu Arokodare’s camp. He’s valued at €20/25m by Genk after being top scorer last season in Belgium. Follows moves for Højlund on Monday as Napoli are exploring the strikers market.

[silpersurfer]

Lukaku's injury is definitely going to affect the performance of Napoli in the league and their appearance in the champions League group stage, there will be a major set back in their attack as you already know and the chances of the team winning their games will be very difficult because of the absence of their striker Lukaku and seeing how long it's going to take before he returns to the team the plan should be for the manager to think of plan B.

We have seen Napoli's weak attack in the last season . And the most important player in Napoli's attack is Lukaku. Napoli will definitely face big problems due to Lukaku's injury. Anyway , They will play against Sassuolo in their first match. I do not see the possibility of Napoli losing this match. Because of Napoli's performance against Sassuolo is always very brawny . Even in the last match against Sassuolo , Napoli won by a margin of 6-1 . So Napoli probably won't face big problems in the first match.

Romelu Lukaku has always been a key player in Napoli's attack. Last season, Lukaku had an incredible record with 14 goals and 10 assists. However, it's important to remember that Napoli not only boasts a prolific attack but also a strong midfield, skilled not only at controlling the tempo of the game but also at scoring goals. McTominay is one such player, having scored 12 goals and provided 4 assists last season. Romelu Lukaku's absence in the early weeks of the season may significantly impact Napoli's attacking quality and sharpness, but I'm confident their midfield will be able to compensate, especially with the addition of KDB in the squad, who further strengthens Napoli's squad depth.

As for their opponents, Sassuolo, although Sassuolo do have a poor record against Napoli, they shouldn't be underestimated this time around, as they have returned to Serie A stronger than ever. I predict Napoli will still win this match, but not by a large margin like in previous meetings.

[Fiatless]

I'm really confused as to who exactly the Napoli manager is looking to add as a replacement for Romelu Lukaku because they are looking to recruit more and more players, as you mentioned here, they have registered their interest in Manchester United's Hojlund. On the other hand, it has been noted that Napoli football club are now crowding in for a new striker transfer after Romelu Lukaku's injury at this stage they are forcing themselves to research the transfer market for Tolu Arokodare as they will now give this player top priority over the Manchester United player, it is perhaps largely correct that the profile of this Tolu Arokodare seems very interesting to us, according to the classification of Napoli Football Club.

There is still news on the internet that Napoli is still interested in Rasmus Hojlund. The club is targeting a loan deal for the Danish forward in the same way a fellow member of the "bomb squad",  Sancho, got from Chelsea. Tolu Arokodare is also a good striker, but the choice now depends on Antonio Conte and the financial implications.  Hojlund could come on loan but Genk will want a permanent deal for the Nigerian striker.