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Team Focus: Milan's Fragile Defence in Need of Strengthening

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Team Focus: Milan's Fragile Defence in Need of Strengthening Prior to the kick-off of Milan’s Champions League play-off second leg against PSV Eindhoven at San Siro in late August, the Curva Sud unfurled a number of banners. One in particular drew the attention of those in attendance. It read: “A defence and a midfield to reinforce. There isn&rsqu...

Reinvestment Key for Udinese as Zapata Joins Inler in Leaving with Sanchez Sale Imminent

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Reinvestment Key for Udinese as Zapata Joins Inler in Leaving with Sanchez Sale Imminent Udinese may well profit financially to a pleasant tune due to the sale of their star players this summer, but the respective losses of Christian Zapata, Gokhan Inler and the expected departure of Alexis Sanchez will be hugely detrimental to their results on the pitch if the trio are not adequately r...

Cristian Zapata - Vincent Kompany’s Ideal Defensive Partner at Manchester City?

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Cristian Zapata - Vincent Kompany’s Ideal Defensive Partner at Manchester City? With an FA Cup trophy secured, expectation is now on Roberto Mancini to deliver on a grander scale as Manchester City brace for a title challenge next season.City arguably boasts the strongest squad depth in the Premier League, yet the club have still been linked with a host of names to improve the ...