It has been a morning of high drama in the Italian press, and GoalZaza has the full breakdown of the stories that are setting the agenda. The headline...
It has been a morning of high drama in the Italian press, and GoalZaza has the full breakdown of the stories that are setting the agenda. The headline act concerns the growing sense of chaos at the San Siro, where AC Milan find themselves in a state of internal flux that is beginning to show on the pitch. The whispers coming out of Milanello speak of a disjointed squad, a manager feeling the heat, and a boardroom that appears to be pulling in different directions. When a club of this stature starts leaking instability, it is never a good sign. You have to wonder if the Rossoneri can hold their nerve in what is shaping up to be a pivotal phase of the season. The mood is brittle, and the fans are restless. That much is crystal clear.Over in Turin, the transfer wires are buzzing again. Juventus, never a club to sit idle for long, are reportedly back in the hunt for Randal Kolo Muani. The French forward has been on their radar for some time, and with the January window looming, the Bianconeri appear ready to make a serious move. Thiago Motta is said to be keen on adding a more dynamic presence to his forward line, and Kolo Muani fits the profile of a player who can operate both as a central reference point and drift into the channels. It would be a statement of intent from a club that knows it cannot afford to drift further from the summit of Serie A. The question is whether Paris Saint. Germain are prepared to do business, and at what price. Watch this space closely.Meanwhile, there has been a fascinating subplot emerging from the Premier League. Cristian Stellini, the former Tottenham assistant and brief interim head coach, has hit back at Kevin De Bruyne over recent comments. Stellini, clearly still smarting from perceived slights, has not held back in his assessment of the Manchester City maestro. It is the kind of spicy, personal back and forth that football fans absolutely love. Stellini has accused De Bruyne of lacking respect and of forgetting the context of their previous encounters. You have to admire the Italian for standing his ground, even if it risks reopening old wounds. It adds a layer of needle to any future meeting between these two, should their paths cross again. The beautiful game, eh It is never short of a bit of needle.
