#serie-a

#serie-a

We had to win this match and we won. Against Inter it will be a different game, I wouldn't say decisive, but the derby is always a challenge everyone feels. I ask my teammates to give their all and take it personally because it's a do-or-die match.

In his first eleven league games this season, the American found the back of the net eight times, but he now hasn't scored in his last eight. Hopefully, his improved physical condition means he can break the drought once and for all today against Cremonese.

La Gazzetta dello Sport report that for tomorrow's match against Cremonese, Allegri is once again banking on his star duo of Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao to lead the line, who were held without a goal in their last start against Parma. Niclas Füllkrug and Christopher Nkunku will therefore be on the bench, at least initially, as Allegri doesn't seem inclined to deviate from his usual 3-5-2 formation.

Rasmus Hojlund, Napoli's top scorer, has eight goals in 22 games (third in league), on 29 shots (1.3 shots per game). Napoli's Scott Mctominay also has six goals in 23 games, on 42 shots (1.8 shots per game). Napoli's best playmaker is Leonardo Spinazzola, with 21 chances created (0.9 per game) and two assists.

The UEFA Conference League is considered Europe's third-best continental tournament, and through four seasons it's delivered titles to four clubs from three countries. Three-quarters of the finalists have come from three of the top-four leagues in the world while 2023-24 champion Olympiacos of Greece and 2021-22 finalist Feyenoord of the Netherlands have also reached competed for the crown.

Before his injury, Luciano Spalletti had put Vlahovic back at the centre of his plans. This confidence may change his mind, while the striker - with his professionalism and sense of belonging - has impressed the management. The central issue remains his salary. Juventus are open to discussing a new deal, but on a different financial basis than in the past.

The Brazilian has kept 139 clean sheets in 327 matches for Liverpool. He has played a crucial role in them winning the Champions League, two Premier League titles, the FA Cup and two League Cups, plus other silverware. Alisson is the best one-v-one keeper in the world and has saved Liverpool's defence on countless occasions.