Friday’s Italian Paper Round-Up: Roma Victorious, Bologna And Fiorentina Stumble, Juventus Scudetto Hopes And Chivu Challenges Players

Matias Soule scored his first-ever Europa League goal as Roma beat Rangers 2-0 at Ibrox on matchday 4. 

Lorenzo Pellegrini netted the other in Scotland as the Serie A giants made it two wins from four. Elsewhere, ten-man Bologna drew with Brann and Fiorentina lost to Mainz in the Conference League.

Inter Milan boss Cristian Chivu demands more from his players after two lackluster wins against Verona and Kairat Almaty.

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La Gazzetta Dello Sport

‘More Inter needed‘ is the main headline in La Gazzetta dello Sport as Cristian Chivu tries to rally his troops. The Nerazzurri face Lazio on matchday 11.

In the Europa League, Argentina’s Matias Soule scored the opener in the eventual 2-0 win against Rangers. Lorenzo Pellegrini also got on the scoresheet as Gian Piero Gasperini’s side made it two wins from four.

Ahead of the Derby della Mole, Juventus’ Andrea Cambiaso says the club is ready to challenge for the Scudetto. Cesare Casadei says Il Toro are ready for the Bianconeri.

Elsewhere, Christian Pulisic is aiming to be firing for the Milan derby after the international break. Bologna labored to a goalless draw in Europe whereas Fiorentina lost again. Paolo Vanoli is expected to be announced today.

Corriere Dello Sport

New Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti demands his side claim maximum points in the derby against Torino. The race for the Scudetto is shaping up nicely with Juve four points from the summit.

The Bianconeri have been considered as outsiders but Spalletti’s introduction can see them challenge for Italy’s top soccer prize.

Inter Milan forward Marcus Thuram is close to a first-team return. Meanwhile, goals from Matias Soule and Lorenzo Pellegrini gave Roma a 2-0 win against Rangers in the Europa League.

Paolo Vanoli is set to be confirmed by Fiorentina. Coppa Italia winners Bologna drew 0-0 with Brann with La Viola slipping up in the Conference League.

Tuttosport

In Friday’s edition of Tuttosport, the publication conducted an interview with Francisco Conceicao ahead of the Juventus vs Torino derby.

The Bianconeri man said: “The game against Toro reminds me of the challenges against Benfica with Porto, and as a former Sporting player…To be satisfied with Juventus, I want to win the Scudetto.

“Tudor’s sacking? Not just his fault. But Spalletti is a winner, even my father told me. I must score more goals to become a top player and make Vlahovic score more.”

Former Juve and Torino player Tomas Rincon was also interviewed. He explained how Il Toro is his home and that he owes the club a lot. He also wants to come back as a director one day.

Matias Soule was hailed as the King of Scotland after his Rangers performance. There was more misery for Fiorentina and ten-man Bologna earned a point against Brann.