Serie A news round-up: Juventus praise, Inzaghi millions, Napoli director agreement | OneFootball

Check out today’s latest news from Serie A, including the reaction to Juventus’ Coppa Italia semi-final win over Lazio and the hundreds of millions brought to Inter by Simone Inzaghi.

The Old Lady responded in important fashion in the first leg of their cup semi-final tie with the Biancocelesti on Tuesday evening, picking up a 2-0 win after goals from Federico Chiesa and Dusan Vlahovic.

Vlahovic was praised for his ‘mad desire’ in the win and Federico Chiesa won plaudits for being in ‘perpetual motion’, whilst it was ‘mission accomplished’ for Allegri following the team’s recent dire form in Serie A.

Lazio captain Ciro Immobile is looking increasingly likely to miss out on a spot in Luciano Spalletti’s Italy squad for the upcoming European Championship, reports suggest, as he continues to be plagued by poor form this term.

And, Napoli have reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Juventus’ Next Gen director Giovanni Manna over a five-year deal to become sporting director at the Stadio Maradona.

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An analysis from Tuttosport revealed that Inzaghi’s work in the dugout at Inter has secured over €460m in revenues, with his cup successes and imminent Scudetto success having an important impact on and off the pitch.

Andrea Abodi, the Italian Minister for Sport and Youth, gave his thoughts on the need to modernise infrastructure in Italian football, providing a clue about the government’s plans ahead of the 2032 European Championship.

Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli is considering calling former defender Giorgio Chiellini about a possible backroom role in the summer, keen to have a former player in the management. The ex-defender would be open to a return.

Cyril Ngonge was forced to withdraw early from the Napoli training session today after suffering an apparent muscle issue, giving the club some concerns ahead of their next Serie A game against Monza.

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis was questioned by FIGC prosecutors today as part of an investigation into alleged false accounting in the deal for Victor Osimhen.