Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A)

[Jossque]

Our national team player, Zeki Çelik, has left Roma to join Juventus. As far as I know, Juventus did not pay a transfer fee for this move. Zeki Çelik is 29 years old, and to be honest, I don’t quite understand why Juventus wanted him so badly. In my opinion, he’s one of the players on the national team who hasn’t lived up to expectations, but Italian clubs are competing to sign him.
Fiorentina is definitely one of the most active teams in this transfer window. They had a poor season in the league, and it seems they’ve decided to revamp their roster.

[Slow death]

Our national team player, Zeki Çelik, has left Roma to join Juventus. As far as I know, Juventus did not pay a transfer fee for this move. Zeki Çelik is 29 years old, and to be honest, I don’t quite understand why Juventus wanted him so badly. In my opinion, he’s one of the players on the national team who hasn’t lived up to expectations, but Italian clubs are competing to sign him.
Fiorentina is definitely one of the most active teams in this transfer window. They had a poor season in the league, and it seems they’ve decided to revamp their roster.

To be honest, I can't understand Juventus' direction and their coach. Zeki Çelik plays as a defender, so why is Juventus signing a defender? It doesn't make sense to me. Last season, Juventus conceded 34 goals in 38 games, while Inter, the champions, conceded 35 goals in 38 games, and Napoli, who finished second, conceded 36.

So, does that mean Juventus had a good defense and that defense wasn't the biggest problem? The biggest problem was the inconsistency in the last few league games, where they only managed to win one of the last five. Juventus should invest heavily in their attack and midfield.

[Warkop]

Our national team player, Zeki Çelik, has left Roma to join Juventus. As far as I know, Juventus did not pay a transfer fee for this move. Zeki Çelik is 29 years old, and to be honest, I don’t quite understand why Juventus wanted him so badly. In my opinion, he’s one of the players on the national team who hasn’t lived up to expectations, but Italian clubs are competing to sign him.

Yes, that's right, friend, Juventus got Turkish player Zeki Çelik on a free transfer. We have also known for a long time that Juventus is very fond of getting players for free and even turning them into expensive players. In my speculation, I think the sale of Zeki Çelik to Juventus seems to have something to do with Dybala's contract extension. It seems that AS Roma prefers to keep Dybala rather than extend Zeki Çelik's contract with AS Roma. This is just my guess.

[allthebitandbobs]

Como has no other option but to strengthen the squad. Their squad is not very big. If they want  to do well in the champions league and serie A, they need a stronger squad. We know that both leagues are  very competitive. Anyway, if Fabregas only fights to perform well in serie A, it will be better for him. If they want to give  full effort in both platforms, it will increase the  chances of injuries and then their performance will  deteriorate. Hopefully Fabregas will consider this aspect  seriously.

I just want things with COMO not to disappoint, because they left AC Milan behind and I don't want it to be like some teams that promise a lot and when they get to the UCL they're eliminated in the first round, they're not capable of going to the round of 16, so that's what I don't want to happen with this team, because it's taking away the opportunity from a team that really knows what a UCL is, what it means to participate there.

This could be not easy for them to have good results at this level even now with the help of money and a good coach. Everything is possible, but no one will be given guarantees about their performance. Como management is eagerly looking for the development of this club. Their spot is clearly showing about their desire, but now things are going on a new level from here.

They need more sources and quality players. If they are going to make the right decisions, then surely this will help them and they could be able to do well. Usually, teams are never able to give good results, but they are surely looking to have their own level. This will be an interesting season for them.

[Renampun]

I wouldn't even be surprised if they don't finish in the top 4 next season, because this club has just developed and being able to reach the Champions League is already their biggest achievement and a stroke of luck. so I think their main priority is building a sustainable foundation in Serie A, that's more important.. whether they can reach the Champions League or the Conference League is something that should come naturally as a result of their development.

Next season will be difficult for them to get the same results as last season, Juventus, Milan and Atalanta who experienced decline and finished behind them certainly will not stay silent, but Como is in better condition than these teams, if Como investment in the market succeeds in increasing the strength of his team then the opportunity to get a ticket to the UCL is open, if not, maybe they will only compete for a place in the Europa League or Conference League.

Yes, it will be more difficult for them because those big teams won't accept their drop in position compared to newcomer COMO. so COMO must ensure that the money they earned last season is spent wisely and efficiently to strengthen the squad with players who can compete well for this season. but even if they finally get a spot in the Europa League zone, it won't matter either, because they are new to this level, so it would still be a remarkable achievement.

[Humblevirus]

Next season will be difficult for them to get the same results as last season, Juventus, Milan and Atalanta who experienced decline and finished behind them certainly will not stay silent, but Como is in better condition than these teams, if Como investment in the market succeeds in increasing the strength of his team then the opportunity to get a ticket to the UCL is open, if not, maybe they will only compete for a place in the Europa League or Conference League.

I don't even expect next season to be easy for Como because they will be playing in the Champions League, and that is an extra load on their shoulders. Their players may not get enough time to rest, and if the players don't have enough time to rest, it can affect their performances, which will cause the team's form to drop. If they want to avoid that, they need to spend some money to sign great players so they can rotate the squad regularly. Alternatively, if Como want to maintain their position in Serie A, they may need to focus less on the other competitions and concentrate mainly on Serie A. However, if Como try to focus on all competitions, they may not have the chance to qualify for the Champions League again next season.

[Jossque]

Fiorentina has sent young right back Tariq Lamptey to QPR on a free transfer. Fiorentina is among the teams moving quickly to reshape their roster during the transfer window. They are one of the teams making swift moves in the transfer window to get the season off to a good start.
Meanwhile, Como’s right back, Mergim Vojvoda, has transferred to Udinese. Como is one of the teams that has let go of several players during the transfer window. They had started the season well and could have finished in a better position.

[Volgastallion]

The world cup just ended and the SerieA team are doing..... nothing or maybe is better to say the same as ussual i dont see any real huge or good transfer until now made by them. i was expecting to see at least Juventus buying some players or making some good deals like they do in the past when they have some crazy transfers as free agent.

[Wake Up]

The world cup just ended and the SerieA team are doing..... nothing or maybe is better to say the same as ussual i dont see any real huge or good transfer until now made by them. i was expecting to see at least Juventus buying some players or making some good deals like they do in the past when they have some crazy transfers as free agent.

Juventus, Inter, and Milan are the teams I expect to make big transfers, but I don't recall them making any major signings so far. Milan signed Modrić last year when he was 40 years old. It seems that good, high-quality players aren't choosing Italy anymore, their priority is the Premier League or the Spanish league.

[Italian Panic]

The world cup just ended and the SerieA team are doing..... nothing or maybe is better to say the same as ussual i dont see any real huge or good transfer until now made by them. i was expecting to see at least Juventus buying some players or making some good deals like they do in the past when they have some crazy transfers as free agent.

Juventus, Inter, and Milan are the teams I expect to make big transfers, but I don't recall them making any major signings so far. Milan signed Modrić last year when he was 40 years old. It seems that good, high-quality players aren't choosing Italy anymore, their priority is the Premier League or the Spanish league.

The main problem is that there isn’t as much money circulating in Italian clubs as there used to be; we are on a completely different scale to Premier League clubs. They don’t make big signings, and when they do, they buy players who’ve been discarded by the Premier League at Premier League prices, which are therefore exorbitant. Italian football is now in danger of becoming a second tier league.

[jakdanyel]

It feels like Milan will be the most spender among all Italian teams this summer. Because they are paying really unusual numbers for fees lately. That sum for Gonçalo Ramos was a start. 

This is a thing they should have done already though but anyways... If Amorim makes use of the opportunity well and starts performing like he was at Sporting then Milan can finally be back in the game!

Otherwise they will still be a disappointment like they have been in the recent years.

[babo]

It feels like Milan will be the most spender among all Italian teams this summer. Because they are paying really unusual numbers for fees lately. That sum for Gonçalo Ramos was a start. 

This is a thing they should have done already though but anyways... If Amorim makes use of the opportunity well and starts performing like he was at Sporting then Milan can finally be back in the game!

Otherwise they will still be a disappointment like they have been in the recent years.

There's a difference between saying and doing
Milan's words in recent years have been many, but the facts few.
Nobody cares about the announcements, we'll do this, we'll do that... we need facts, specifically, we need money
If they pay the money they really buy it's one thing, otherwise it's just air

[Black Mbaye]

The world cup just ended and the SerieA team are doing..... nothing or maybe is better to say the same as ussual i dont see any real huge or good transfer until now made by them. i was expecting to see at least Juventus buying some players or making some good deals like they do in the past when they have some crazy transfers as free agent.

Juventus, Inter, and Milan are the teams I expect to make big transfers, but I don't recall them making any major signings so far. Milan signed Modrić last year when he was 40 years old. It seems that good, high-quality players aren't choosing Italy anymore, their priority is the Premier League or the Spanish league.

The main problem is that there isn’t as much money circulating in Italian clubs as there used to be; we are on a completely different scale to Premier League clubs. They don’t make big signings, and when they do, they buy players who’ve been discarded by the Premier League at Premier League prices, which are therefore exorbitant. Italian football is now in danger of becoming a second tier league.

Let's not call them second-tier, but their success might be low now due to the quality of their players. I like the Italian league. There are many high-quality players, but teams haven't been successful in Europe for a few years. Last year, Inter reached the Champions League final, but suffered a historic defeat, conceding 5 goals. I hope they return to their former glory.

[BitcoinHunt3r]

It feels like Milan will be the most spender among all Italian teams this summer. Because they are paying really unusual numbers for fees lately. That sum for Gonçalo Ramos was a start. 

This is a thing they should have done already though but anyways... If Amorim makes use of the opportunity well and starts performing like he was at Sporting then Milan can finally be back in the game!

Otherwise they will still be a disappointment like they have been in the recent years.

For now, yes, Milan are still at the forefront in bringing in players, but this is not final there are still many players linked with Serie A clubs. It must be admitted that so far Milan looks more serious we can see it from the recruitment of managers and players it means they really prepare a sufficient budget. Last season AC Milan spent around 170 Million in the transfer window while for this period it is estimated that they will spend more than 200-300 million, Konstantinos Karetsas from KRC Genk is the next target and its market value is around 35 million yeah at least 5-6 more players are on the watch list.

[Silence Scream]

It feels like Milan will be the most spender among all Italian teams this summer. Because they are paying really unusual numbers for fees lately. That sum for Gonçalo Ramos was a start. 

This is a thing they should have done already though but anyways... If Amorim makes use of the opportunity well and starts performing like he was at Sporting then Milan can finally be back in the game!

Otherwise they will still be a disappointment like they have been in the recent years.

For now, yes, Milan are still at the forefront in bringing in players, but this is not final there are still many players linked with Serie A clubs. It must be admitted that so far Milan looks more serious we can see it from the recruitment of managers and players it means they really prepare a sufficient budget. Last season AC Milan spent around 170 Million in the transfer window while for this period it is estimated that they will spend more than 200-300 million, Konstantinos Karetsas from KRC Genk is the next target and its market value is around 35 million yeah at least 5-6 more players are on the watch list.

Milan had a disappointing performance last year, so they need to make up for it this year. That's why I expect them to be more active in the transfer market. I think similar things about Juventus as well. I believe that quality players should gradually start playing in the Italian league again. We all know how high-quality football is played in Italy. It's time to return to those high-quality times.

[bitgolden]

To be honest, I can't understand Juventus' direction and their coach. Zeki Çelik plays as a defender, so why is Juventus signing a defender? It doesn't make sense to me. Last season, Juventus conceded 34 goals in 38 games, while Inter, the champions, conceded 35 goals in 38 games, and Napoli, who finished second, conceded 36.

So, does that mean Juventus had a good defense and that defense wasn't the biggest problem? The biggest problem was the inconsistency in the last few league games, where they only managed to win one of the last five. Juventus should invest heavily in their attack and midfield.

Because they already got two strikers? They acquired Openda and also Ekhator for the backup I believe. Openda should be the one making the biggest difference for their attacking, or at least that is what they are hoping for.

Vlahovic has been an issue for them for a long time, and they have been looking for a way out of him, so far they have failed but I am sure they will find a buyer soon enough, I am hoping he will leave this summer. They also got Boga for left wing from what I can see, but I have no idea who he is. So it was probably time to get a defender already after so many attacker moves.

[Velvet78]

Because they already got two strikers? They acquired Openda and also Ekhator for the backup I believe. Openda should be the one making the biggest difference for their attacking ,or at least that is what they are hoping for.

Vlahovic has been an issue for them for a long time, and they have been looking for a way out of him, so far they have failed but I am sure they will find a buyer soon enough, I am hoping he will leave this summer. They also got Boga for left wing from what I can see, but I have no idea who he is. SO it was probably time to get a defender already after so many attacker moves.

A team like Juventus can't make do with these average level of strikers. Ekhator is too young and hasn't shown anything impressive to play much either. Openda wasn't regularly starting games last season maybe but still found many opportunities.

But what happened? Only 1 goal scored by him and that's it! I can't even believe they signed him permanently... Even Jonathan David was a disaster the last time.    They should absolutely find a replacement for Vlahovic.

[Ale88]

Unless they get all those transfers perfectly right and that needs a lot of luck, €100 million - €150 million won't bring an average squad to the top. If they do a good job scouting and find some raw diamonds, yes then you can get things done with that amount of money, but it's not like you will be on par with Barcelona and Manchester City. That requires a decade of development on all fronts that a club has to offer. Infrastructure, coaches, players, and much more than that.

Juventus still hasn't found the right coach, I'm talking about the last 5 years. If they had a coach like Guardiola and stable financial resources, I believe they would return to their glory days. Guardiola is a genius coach. He can take a team and transform it positively and win titles, and that's what Juventus is lacking. But unfortunately, Juventus' financial conditions haven't been good enough for them to get a coach like Guardiola. I don't know why they don't sell the club to some billionaire instead of remaining in this mess every season.

Guardiola is a great coach, no doubt about that, but there is no Italian team that can afford him. You talk about "stable financial resources", did you know that Guardiola is the highest spending coach in history? We are talking more than 2 billion euros in total transfer spending. So sure, he's a winner, but when you can buy all the players you want it's easier.

[Rashlyowl]

The world cup just ended and the SerieA team are doing..... nothing or maybe is better to say the same as ussual i dont see any real huge or good transfer until now made by them. i was expecting to see at least Juventus buying some players or making some good deals like they do in the past when they have some crazy transfers as free agent.

Don't you view the Goncalo Ramos transfer as a major one bros?

He was brought to Milan from Paris Saint-Germain for a fee of €74,000,000. This is the biggest transfer in Serie A so far this season & I think it is just the beginning, we will see other major transfers in the near future. Several big teams are also making moves, such as Napoli with the Hojlund transfer & Roma with the Donyell Malen transfer.

[Zanab247]

The world cup just ended and the SerieA team are doing..... nothing or maybe is better to say the same as ussual i dont see any real huge or good transfer until now made by them. i was expecting to see at least Juventus buying some players or making some good deals like they do in the past when they have some crazy transfers as free agent.

You know that the FIFA world cup tournament just ended for the favour of Spain,I guess many Italian league clubs will start searching for new potential players for some of the clubs in FIFA world cup clubs to get a good players that will make them stand well to display what will surprise people in the next tournament. If you follow the last season till end you will know that Italian league clubs have potential players and it may be the reason some of the clubs will not sign plenty new players in this season.

I guess Juventus coach still have trust on some of his players against next season, but if you flash back what Juventus played last season despite they did not win the trophy but they are better than other clubs in the Italian league tournament.