The 2‑0 defeat against Genoa has rekindled doubts about the management of Juventus, once again calling Luciano Spalletti's position into question. After the victory against Lecce, McKennie's words after the match fueled speculation on the state of unity in the locker room: "It's useless to talk about tactics if we don't put energy on the pitch." With the next match against Napoli, the pressure on the manager has increased, while a possible return of Antonio Conte would raise further uncertainties, including the squad with obvious gaps and the need to intervene in January. Giovanni Carnevali will also have to take a position before the next break.
Meanwhile, Milan is in a delicate phase. After the heavy 4-2 against Bologna, the Rossoneri team missed an important opportunity in the race for the Scudetto. The next match against Inter takes on the value above all of a test for Ruben Amorim, whose performance has been called into question by continuous blackouts. The coach has not received a corporate ultimatum, but another defeat would risk making his position even more fragile.
However, Milan has taken an important step: Christian Pulisic has signed a new contract until 30 June 2031, with an increase in salary to 6.5 million euros per year. The agreement has been reached and only the formal steps remain before the official announcement. Pulisic's renewal was seen as a way to block one of the most important players in Amorim's squad.
Lazio, for its part, has announced the renewal of Romano Floriani Mussolini until 2030, with an increase in salary from 150,000 to around 600,000 euros. The youngster was close to Empoli in the summer, but Gattuso blocked his transfer, giving him space in the first team. Cagliari, however, has made official the extension of Paul Mendy's contract until 2032.
On the administrative front, the FIGC is in the balance. The Assocalciatori and Assoallenatori, which represent 30% of the assembly votes, have expressed their desire to nominate Adriano Galliani for the presidency, supporting Giovanni Malagò in the previous election. Malagò, however, reached the 11 signatures necessary for the support of Serie A, which is worth 18% of the vote. The final decisions will depend on the votes of the NLD, Serie C and Serie B, which together represent 52% of the assembly.
Finally, on the transfer market the Monza team attracted the attention of Napoli with Gustavo Varela, the solitary top scorer in Serie A with 10 goals in nine appearances. The player, currently on loan at Frosinone, has been the subject of interest from Napoli, who see him as a possible profile to join Hojlund. Varela's valuation remains above the 2.5 million invested by Monza in the summer, highlighting his current value.