Stroppa's grip on Venezia loosens as Zanetti and Nicola wait
A 3-1 defeat to Atalanta has left Venezia without a win in six Serie A games, and Giovanni Stroppa now faces a decision he admits is not his to make.
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Elliot Anderson's numbers were excellent at Liverpool – 'bargain' is still the wrong word
Elliot Anderson's data-rich display against Liverpool earned him Sky Sports' player of the match, but Jamie Carragher's verdict that City got a bargain at £116m misreads what the transfer actually represents.
Chiesa's late cameo barely registers as City dismantle 10-man Liverpool
Federico Chiesa made his first appearance of the season in a 3-0 defeat at Anfield, overshadowed by a Ryan Gravenberch red card that let Manchester City turn a tight game into a rout.
Bologna end winless Serie A run with 2-1 escape at Lecce
Riccardo Orsolini's scissor-kick volley and a late Jay Enem finish gave Raffaele Palladino his first win as Bologna coach, despite Lecce dominating the ball and chances.
Roma turn to untested Gollini as Svilar injury concerns grow before Como
A finger injury is set to keep Mile Svilar out of Roma's trip to Como, handing a rare start to Pierluigi Gollini and adding to a lengthy absentee list for Gian Piero Gasperini's side.
Liverpool's striker crisis opens a path back for Chiesa
With Isak, Ekitike and Gakpo all unavailable, Arne Iraola has signalled Federico Chiesa could get his first minutes of the season against Manchester City.
McKennie set to become Juventus's most-capped current player
A start at Cagliari would take Weston McKennie past the injured Manuel Locatelli and make him the longest-serving player in Juventus's current squad.
Inter weigh midfield options as Jones faces month out injured
Curtis Jones will miss three to four weeks with an adductor injury, leaving Cristian Chivu to choose between four alternatives for Sunday's Serie A visit from Parma.
Juventus already shopping for Woltemade's replacement
Barely a month into his loan from Newcastle, Nick Woltemade faces doubts in Turin as Juventus explore alternatives including Mateo Retegui and Folarin Balogun.
The shapes and roles inside Southgate's first England XI
A look back at the positions and partnerships from Gareth Southgate's first game as England boss in 2016 shows how far his side travelled, as recorded by Planet Football.
Why Gnonto's Leeds exit makes tactical sense
Wilfried Gnonto says he is settling well at Fiorentina on loan, and Leeds' shift to a 3-4-2-1 under Daniel Farke explains why a permanent Italy return now looks likely.
Messi's Argentina Farewell Closes a Career That Rewarded Patience
As Lionel Messi plays his last match for Argentina against Benin, the numbers and history behind his international career show how close his story once came to ending very differently.