21 - Nicoló Fagioli

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Fagioli set for new Juventus role under Thiago Motta

 

 

Juventus midfielder will reportedly play an integral role under the guidance of  Thiago Motta next season, and will have a new role on the pitch.

 

The 23-year-old endured a miserable campaign, missing eight months of action due to a betting ban. .............

 

In his two appearances under the tutelage of interim coach Paolo Montero, Fagioli played as a deep-lying playmaker.

 

So incoming Juventus manager Motta will continue the same trend next season, placing the 23-year-old as the anchor in front of the defense. .............

 

 

He mostly featured as a box-to-box midfielder during Max Allegri’s reign, with Manuel Locatelli operating in the deeper role.

 

So it would be interesting to see the two midfielders swapping roles next season.

 

Fagioli is also part of Italy’s preliminary squad for Euro 2024, and he’ll be hoping to make the final cut.

 

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/fagioli-set-for-new-juventus-role-under-thiago-motta/

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Fagioli reveals support from Inter star Calhanoglu

 

 

Juventus midfielder Nicolò Fagioli has revealed that Inter star Hakan Calhanoglu was ‘one of the few people to call him’ after a seven-month ban for gambling was confirmed this past October: ‘He’s a fantastic person.’

 

 

Fagioli and Calhanoglu may cross paths on Tuesday during an international friendly between Italy and Turkey at the Stadio Dall’Ara in Bologna.

 

Fagioli has recently returned from a seven-month ban for gambling and was surprisingly called up by Luciano Spalletti for Euro 2024. .............

 

“Calhanoglu has proved to be one of the top three, four, five midfielders in the world,” Fagioli said at a press conference today.

 

“He was one of the few people to call me after the ban. I met him a few times, he’s a fantastic person.” .............

 

Calhanoglu had also congratulated Fagioli on social media after the Italian signed a contract extension with Juventus in November. “Congratulations, brother. I love you,” wrote the Inter and Turkey star.

 

Read more -> https://football-italia.net/fagioli-support-calhanoglu-juventus-inter/

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Fagioli on Italy experience: “I can feel Spalletti’s trust, ready to give my all for the shirt”

 

 

Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli admits he was surprised to receive a call-up for the Italian national after a seven-month hiatus.

 

In an interview with the Azzurri’s social channels, the 23-year-old thanked Luciano Spalletti for his kind words, saying he can feel the coach has faith in him. .............

 

 

 

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/fagioli-on-italy-experience-i-can-feel-spallettis-trust-ready-to-give-my-all-for-the-shirt-video/

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Jorginho offers praise & advice to Fagioli: “He reads the match well”

 

 

Arsenal midfielder Jorginho had words of praise for his Italy teammate Nicolo Fagioli following last night’s friendly against Turkiye. .............

 

 

“Fagioli reads the game well, but maybe he has to work a little on his impact. But it will come with time,” said the Arsenal midfielder in his post-match interview Rai.

 

“He has technical quality and he reads the plays well.

 

“I told him to maintain the intensity which is important for our team. And also to add some pace, which was decreasing, to remain more compact.”

 

Fagioli will be hoping to make the final cut when Spalletti names his 26-man squad that will head to Germany. .............

 

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/arsenal-star-offers-praise-advice-to-fagioli-he-reads-the-match-well/

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Nicoló Fagioli is included in defending champions Italy's final squad for Euro 2024

 

 

Nicoló Fagioli has been named in Italy's final squad for Euro 2024 despite only recently returning from a seven-month ban for gambling violations.

 

The Juventus midfielder was included in Italy's provisional squad shortly after he made his return to action. .............

 

Italy boss Luciano Spalletti has cut three players from his squad - Bologna winger Riccardo Orsolini, Torino midfielder Samuele Ricci and Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel. .............

 

 

The Azzurri have won the tournament twice in total, with their other previous success coming in 1968.

 

Italy are in Group B at the tournament and will take on Albania, Spain and Croatia.

 

Defenders Francesco Acerbi and Giorgio Scalvini were named in the provisional squad but had to withdraw from injury shortly afterwards. 

 

Read more -> https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-13481761/Nicolo-Fagioli-included-Italy-final-squad-Euro-2024-betting-ban-gambling-violations.html

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Journalist backs Spalletti’s ‘intuition’ to take Fagioli to Euro 2024

 

 

Luciano Spalletti’s decision to include Nicolo Fagioli in his squad for Euro 2024 continues to be a major topic of discussion in Italy.

 

Despite being banned for seven months and playing only two matches for Juventus in 2024, Fagioli has earned a spot in Italy’s squad for their title defence in Germany. ............

 

Technically, Fagioli stands out among most of Italy’s midfielders, which likely influenced Spalletti’s decision to add him to the squad.

 

It wouldn’t be surprising if Fagioli starts all of Italy’s games in the competition. Journalist Raimondo De Magistris describes Spalletti’s decision as intuitive and sensible, considering Fagioli’s skillset. ............

 

“Ricci was sacrificed at the altar of Nicolò Fagioli, Luciano Spalletti’s great bet. The call-up of the Juventus midfielder comes from an intuition coming from a technical commissioner who in recent years he discovered and valorized directors like few others (Pizarro, Brozovic and Lobotka, just to name the most famous).” ............

 

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/journalist-backs-spallettis-intuition-to-take-fagioli-to-euro-2024/

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Pavan says Fagioli will be a key man for Juventus under Thiago Motta

 

 

Since returning from his betting ban, Massimo Pavan has been impressed with Nicolo Fagioli’s performance.

 

He missed most of the season and only played in two games for Juventus in 2024, but he was still picked by Luciano Spalletti for the Italy squad for Euro 2024.

 

The Azzurri coaches believe he has a technical profile that no other Italian player possesses, and he justified his inclusion in the team during their preparatory matches. ............

 

Speaking about what Juve can expect from the former Cremonese loanee, Pavan said:

 

“Nicolò Fagioli improves his performances in the national team and Juventus intends to give him a leading role in Thiago Motta’s Juventus tactical board next season, Fagioli is in form and is practically the best rested”. ............

 

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pavan-says-fagioli-will-be-a-key-man-for-juventus-under-thiago-motta/

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Braida compares Juventus midfielder to Italian legend Pirlo

 

 

Nicoló Fagioli has been in the news for most of the last few weeks after Luciano Spalletti named him in his squad for Euro 2024.

 

He played only two games in 2024 for Juve because he served a long ban that started last year. ............

 

Pundit Ariedo Braida also seems to enjoy watching the midfielder and has now compared him to Andrea Pirlo.

 

He said:

 

“He has to mature, but to do so, he has to play, there is no other way. By playing, you learn and improve. In some ways, he resembles Pirlo; he sees football from near and far, but perhaps even more so from Albertini: he is very similar to us.” ............

 

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-compares-juventus-midfielder-to-italian-legend-pirlo/

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Fagioli ruled out of first Italy match of EURO 2024

 

 

While Nicolò Barella and Davide Frattesi are back in training, Italy have ruled Juventus midfielder Nicolò Fagioli out of the EURO 2024 opener with Albania due to a bruised fibula.

 

The game kicks off in Dortmund on Saturday at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT). ............

 

He sustained the injury during the most recent friendly win over Bosnia and Herzegovina and skipped training for a couple of days to work in the gym.

 

Although Fagioli returned to working with the rest of the team today, the problem flared up and it was decided to rest him ahead of the other group games against Spain and Croatia. ............

 

Bryan Cristante could start the Albania game with Jorginho in midfield.

 

Read more -> https://football-italia.net/fagioli-ruled-out-first-italy-match-euro-2024/

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Collovati urges Spalletti to use Juventus man at Euro 2024

 

 

Luciano Spalletti surprised many Italian fans by including Nicolo Fagioli in his squad for Euro 2024. ............

 

Despite expectations that Fagioli would be a starter for the national team, he has not started in either of Italy’s first two games. With Italy boasting a wealth of top midfielders, many fans are questioning why Fagioli was brought to the Euros if he is not going to be utilised.

 

In response, Fulvio Collovati has urged Spalletti to give Fagioli a chance to showcase his abilities on the big stage.

 

“Buongiorno could be the new face at the center of the defence, with more of a goalscorer’s characteristics. Then if you have bet on Fagioli, let him play: in midfield the only immovable is Barella comes naturally to me to think of Darmian on the right but it always depends on how you want to play and position the team, whether with the 3-5-2 or with the 4-2-3-1. Changing formation, Scamacca could be less isolated, perhaps with Raspadori next to him” ............

 

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-urges-spalletti-to-use-juventus-man-at-euro-2024/

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Fagioli cherishes Euro 2024 debut: “Extraordinary, this was my personal revenge”

 

 

Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli was ecstatic with his debut at Euro 2024 which ended in a dramatic 1-1 draw between Italy and Croatia. ............

 

Fagioli had a positive impact in his brief cameo. The 23-year-old replaced Jorginho in the dying minutes and proved to be a dynamic presence in the middle of the park.

 

The Juventus star expressed his excitement after making his first appearance in a major international tournament.

 

“Personally I had a wonderful moment, my debut at the European Championship was beautiful,” said the Bianconeri youth product in his post-match interview.

 

“Coming in with a goal down and managing to equalize thanks to a beautiful goal from Zaccagni was extraordinary, an indescribable emotion.”

 

Fagioli admitted that his moment represents personal vengeance following his long suspension due to illegal betting.

 

“Yes, definitely. It’s my revenge. ............

 

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/fagioli-cherishes-euro-2024-debut-extraordinary-this-was-my-personal-revenge/

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Fagioli is set to start the Italy-Switzerland match

 

 

Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli is set to start Italy’s match against Switzerland this evening as the Azzurri look to qualify for the quarterfinals of Euro 2024.

 

Fagioli was a surprise pick for the competition because he missed much of last season due to a ban. ............

 

After Italy secured a spot in the knockout stages of the competition, the Azzurri are now looking to defeat the Swiss. Fagioli will be one of the new players introduced into their starting XI.

 

Spalletti believes the time has come for the Juventus midfielder to shine, and he will unleash him against the Swiss. ............

 

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/report-fagioli-is-set-to-start-the-italy-switzerland-match/

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Journalist insists Juventus could sell Fagioli – Chelsea youngster suggested as replacement

 

 

Italian journalist Paolo Paganini claims Juventus could part ways with Nicolo Fagioli in January, and that his replacement might arrive from the Premier League.

 

Over the past few days, there have been conflicting reports over the future of the Italy international who has been relegated to the bench in recent weeks, with Thiago Motta favoring Manuel Locatelli and Khephren Thuram in the double pivot. ............

 

For his part, Paganini insists a mid-season exit could be on the cards, as PSG’s interest in the 23-year-old is real. He believes that Juventus must raise funds in order to sign a new defender in January.

 

“There are some important exits at Juventus, one above all Fagioli, who should also be sold for budgetary reasons, probably to Paris Saint-Germain,” claimed the journalist. ............ 

 

Nevertheless, Paganini believes the Bianconeri would search the market for a new midfielder if they end up splitting paths with Fagioli. Hence, the transfer market expert suggests two potential replacements.

 

The first is Chelsea youngster Cesare Casadei who isn’t finding any space with Enso Maresca this season despite their previous collaboration at Leicester City. The 21-year-old spent time at Inter’s youth academy before being snapped up by the Blues.

 

The second is Morten Frendrup, a 23-year-old Danish midfielder who was a true revelation at Genoa last season. ............ 

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/journalist-insists-juventus-could-sell-fagioli-chelsea-youngster-suggested-as-replacement/

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Why Juventus will sell Fagioli in January

 

 

Nicolò Fagioli is struggling with playing time at Juventus, so the Bianconeri will sell the Italian midfielder in the January transfer window. ............

 

After five months in charge of the Old Lady, coach Thiago Motta is not entirely convinced about the Italian midfielder, who has been struggling for playing time in recent weeks.

 

Fagioli has provided one assist in 15 appearances this term but collected just 683 minutes of football on the pitch.

 

Fagioli is unhappy with his status in Turin, while Motta hasn’t seen enough improvements from the 23-year-old. ............

 

According to the report, Motta isn’t even happy with the midfielder’s performances and attitude when he’s introduced as a substitute from the bench. ............

PSG, Marseille, and Napoli are interested in the Italian midfielder even if the Partenopei haven’t yet contacted the Bianconeri.

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/why-juventus-sell-fagioli-january-transfer/

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Marseille relaunch attempts to sign Juventus struggler

 

 

Olympique Marseille are reportedly offering Nicolo Fagioli an escape route from his Juventus woes as they look to forge a deal before the closure of the market.

 

The Ligue 1 side have been linked with the 23-year-old earlier in January, but never launched a concrete bid. ............

 

However, the source reveals that the formula of the operation remains the biggest knot to untie. While Marseille would like to sign Fagioli on loan with an option to buy at the end of the season, Juventus must like to cash in on the player immediately as they look to raise funds for one or two remaining coups on the market.

 

Hence, Juventus are pushing for a permanent sale, or at least a loan that includes an obligation to buy that would guarantee the club a capital gain in the summer. ............

 

Fagioli started his career on a decent note, making recurring appearances before suddenly falling behind in Thiago Motta’s pecking order. He has now been reduced to a benchwarmer, only making brief cameos in recent outings. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/sky-marseille-relaunch-attempts-to-sign-juventus-struggler/