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Ricardo Montolivo and Daniele De Rossi's contract situations exemplify a worrying trend for Serie A clubs. Two of Italy's first choice midfielders are out of contract next summer and there is increasing debate about whether or not their clubs can keep hold of them. It is an alarming situation that both Fiorentina and Roma find themselves in.

Gazzetta dello Sport Juve, you can do it! Operation Scudetto Assault for Montolivo Antonio, come here and let me hug you Napoli Mazzarri against Mancini: "We need a super game" Inter Ranieri charged up: "I've noticed new air. Immediately into the last 16" Denis, a saint and a diet: "That's how I score at Atalanta" Tuttosport Del Piero: "Joy and suffering" Here.

Gazzetta dello Sport Juve, you can do it! Operation Scudetto Assault for Montolivo Antonio, come here and let me hug you Napoli Mazzarri against Mancini: "We need a super game" Inter Ranieri charged up: "I've noticed new air. Immediately into the last 16" Denis, a saint and a diet: "That's how I score at Atalanta" Tuttosport Del Piero: "Joy and suffering" Here.

This will not be an Arsenal related post. It's the Interlull and while there's been sufficient topic of discussion to go about, I felt it would be nice to take a break and write about other things for a change. Was suggested this wonderful site by WengerBoy1 on twitter and there's some wonderful statistics on there.

Gazzetta dello Sport Milan dance with Binho Napoli-Juve postponed, a rainstorm of controversy All Toto, Udinese don't stop Lazio party, Sculli goal but Klose is super Rossi for Mihajlovic? Montolivo gaffe Inter still have Eto'o idea, meeting in December Tuttosport Oh My Sunshine Stadio San Paolo, yesterday afternoon Miha KO, Rossi is ready Milan, Udinese and Lazio are thankful and fly away "Toro.

Ricardo Montolivo and Jan Vertonghen are two players that have been linked with Arsenal over the last couple of months, and today there is good news and bad news to report about them both. Montolivo is out of contract in the summer with Fiorentina and just two weeks ago said, "Florence has always been my [.

Italian Football
With the threat of industrial action on the part of the playing staff in Italy now averted, Serie A returns with AC Milan v Lazio at Molino Dorino. What's the betting Milan can repeat?
Let's look at the teams one by one.
Atalanta look like they will come out in a 4-4-2 with a strengthened defence.

Faroe Islands v. Italy
2/9/2011 • 20:45 CET • Tórsvøllur, Torshavn (FRO)
Referee: Tamás Bognar (HUN)

Never underestimate that Viking spirit, but never forget the four stars you wear, either.

Starting Lineups:

Italy:

4-3-1-2: Buffon; Maggio, Ranocchia, Chiellini, Criscito; Thiago Motta, Pirlo, De Rossi, Montolivo; Cassano, Rossi.

Fra Montolivo e Gilardino, quello che sta accadendo alla Fiorentina spiega meglio dei nostri polverosi editoriali perché fare calcio sia un'attivit senza alcuna certezza e dove l'onest può essere addirittura controproducente. Il centrocampista della Nazionale ha un contratto con scadenza 2012, sa di avere il Milan e forse altri alla porta, non intende prolungare il [.

Cissoko, Kaka, Vidal, Mata and Montolivo in today's Football Spy video

Liverpool interested in Ally Cissoko, Kaka wants to stay at Real, Sven Goran Eriksson wants Hagreaves. Villa are interested in Shay Given. Arturo Vidal and Serie's A best midfielder Riccardo Montolivo Get involved at MirrorFootball , on YouTube , on Twitter and on e-mail .

What can Javier Pastore bring to Chelsea? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

One of the Premier League's usual big spenders, Chelsea will be eager to redeem themselves having failed to claim a trophy in 2010/11. The pressure on the new manager will be immense, especially as owner Roman Abramovich appears willing to pay over £40m for Argentinean attacking midfielder, Javier Pastore.

"Amo questa maglia, ma i dubbi che mi avevano portato a prendere una pausa di riflessione non se ne sono andati..". Queste sono alcune delle ultime parole di Riccardo Montolivo in merito al suo futuro. Il capitano della Fiorentina non scioglie alcun bandolo della matassa, semmai lo rende ancor più intricato, perché per quanto dichiari [.

Successfully shaking off his injury issues for pretty much a season long, Alberto Aquilani once again become an interest in the transfer market and considering the latest report that Juventus are reportedly not willing to pay out the fee that Liverpool asked, the midfielder's future hangs in the balance.

Gazzetta dello Sport There is Kaka in the Milan party Leo: "Guardiola? Lucky Inter" Udinese, what a jump! They beat Lazio to go fourth De Laurentiis tough: "Napoli not worthy" Del Neri: "I'm staying here, 100 per cent" Corriere dello Sport Mazzarri-Napoli, it's a fight for Juve Montolivo runs to Inter He's already agreed, but Della Valle wants to block him like he did.

Sometimes, the headlines just don't cut it. They can be entirely wrong, partially wrong, or incredibly distorted. And who can blame websites? They need to get pageviews and hits, so the more controversial the headline, the better. In some cases, however, the website goes a bit too far and clearly twists the intended message.

Ukraine v ItalyInternational friendlyTuesday, March 29th, 19:45 BST kick-offTeams:Ukraine: Shovkovskiy, Fedetskiy, Rakitskiy, Oschypko, Tymoschuk, Aliev, Gusev, Rotan, Yarmolenko, Stepanenko, Seleznyov.Subs: Pyatov, Romanchuk, Khudobyak, Mandzyuk, Oliynyk, Devic, Kravets.Italy: Viviano, Maggio, Chiellini, Criscito, Gastaldello, Marchisio, Aquilani, Nocerino, Montolivo, Gilardino, Rossi.

There's quite a bit to look forward to today, even without calcio this weekend. Cesare Prandelli and Italy will play in two games as Italy look to return to a superpower. The Offside podcasts have been updated as well and feature some great new content.

There's no Serie A action this week as European leagues take a break for some international football.

Fiorentina shocked the Rosanero in an open affair to celebrate their first away win of the season. Qasa Alom reports... ‘Meh' is probably the most fitting interjection for Fiorentina this season.... they sit in 10th place, with a +1 goal difference, 8 wins, 8 draws and (yup you've guessed it) 8 losses to their name.

Probable Formations Matchday 22 Italian Serie A Saturday 29.01.11 Lazio vs Fiorentina Lazio (4-4-2): Muslera, Lichsteiner, Diakite', Biava, Radu, Ledesma, Brocchi, Kozak, Gonzalez, Mauri, Floccari Fiorentina (4-3-3): Boruc, DeSilvestri, Gamberlini, Kroldrup, Gulan, Montolivo, D'Agostino, Donadel, Santana, Gilardino, Ljajic Catania vs AC Milan Catania (4-3-3): Andujar, Spolli, Alvarez,.