Roma 2-1 Lecce: Player Ratings

Lecce went ahead at the Olimpico thanks to Pontus Almqvist and came agonizingly close to an upset, only for Sardar Azmoun and Romelu Lukaku to win the game in stoppages. Roma Patricio: Didn’t have a single save to make the opening half,…

Allegri: ‘The team was very mature this evening’

Max Allegri believes his Juventus side were “very mature” as they defeated Lecce 1-0 at Allianz Stadium in Turin on Tuesday night. A lone goal from Arkadiusz Milik was enough for the hosts to secure all three points and bounce back from…

Sporting negotiating for Lecce midfielder Morten Hjulmand

Lecce midfielder Morten Hjulmand is very close to completing a move to Portuguese side Sporting CP with just the final details pending. The move has advanced quickly and could be complete within the next week, despite the 24-year-old having various suitors in…

Lazio v Lecce Match Preview, Scouting, and Preview

It’s buttock-clenching time for Lazio and Lecce, which used all their bonuses to cruise toward their respective objectives with unsatisfactory results in their most recent fixtures.   Serie A Week 35 – Friday 12 May 2023 – Stadio Olimpico | Preview by…

Juventus to scout four Lecce players

Juventus will take the opportunity to scout four Lecce players during their match against I Salentini later today. The Bianconeri host I Giallorossi this afternoon knowing that a win is vital to their Champions League aspirations for next season, but will also use…

Rafa Leao: ‘I’ve been practising my headers’

AC Milan winger Rafael Leao admitted that he has been practising his headers in training, having scored a brace today against Lecce. The 23-year-old was decisive for the Rossoneri, breaking the deadlock with a brilliant header from a set-piece before securing three…

Pioli: ‘The match against Roma will be decisive’

Milan coach Stefano Pioli believes their match against Roma will be ‘decisive’ for their final league standing. The Rossoneri boss was speaking after his side’s 2-0 win over Lecce which included a brace from Portuguese winger Rafael Leao. The victory pushes Milan…

Spalletti: ‘It becomes difficult without Osimhen’

Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti believes it is a difficult situation for his team without Victor Osimhen in the squad: ‘He has this physicality and speed’. The Partenopei have struggled in recent weeks, slumping to a 4-0 defeat against Milan before scraping a…

Juventus plan midfield makeover with Frattesi and Hjulmand

Juventus are looking to revamp their midfield in the summer with Sassuolo’s Davide Frattesi and Lecce captain Morten Hjulmand among their main targets. The Old Lady have a number of midfielders on the books at present, but the summer may present an…

Juventus and Roma linked with Hjulmand

Roma have joined the race to sign Lecce’s young captain Morten Hjulmand after Jose Mourinho reportedly requested the club pursue his signing. The 23-year-old is attracting attention from across Serie A and Europe this season, following a series of impressive displays for…

Atletico scouts watch Hjulmand, Gendrey and Gonzalez

Atletico Madrid scouts were present at the Stadio Via del Mare to watch Lecce players Morten Hjulmand, Valentin Gendrey and Joan Gonzalez. The Salentini have surprised many after their promotion to Serie A last season, propelling themselves toward mid-table safety after beating…

Mourinho: ‘It was a tough match on a horrible pitch’

Roma coach Jose Mourinho saw the positives in his sides 1-1 draw against Lecce, calling it a tough match on a ‘horrible’ pitch. The Giallorossi went behind early on but piled on the pressure, converting a penalty from the spot and forcing…

Southampton make offer for Morten Hjumland

Southampton are reportedly looking to sign Lecce midfielder Morten Hjulmand and have already made an €11m offer. The Danish international only joined the Giallorossi in 2021 when they paid €170,000 to Admira Wacker for his services but he’s been a key part…