Sergiño Dest’s surprise start for AC Milan didn’t go as hoped as the Rossoneri were demolished by Lazio, while Weston McKennie and Juventus earned a point against Atalanta in a wild draw over the weekend.
As the heat is getting turned up on possible Italian and European destinations for USMNT and current Antalyaspor striker Haji Wright, Turkish media is reporting that he could be out for 2-3 weeks with a back strain.
Andrija Novakovich continue his fine form to set up a big Frosinone win, while Gianluca Busio and Venezia suffered yet another loss as their relegation to Serie B nears inevitability.
The final phase of the Europa League has been set, with Friday’s quarterfinal draw pitting Tyler Adams and Leipzig against new American acquisition Atalanta, and giving James Sands and Rangers a strong chance of reaching the semifinal.
Sergiño Dest is set for another spell on the sidelines after he was injured in Barcelona’s win in Turkey, while James Sands earned substitute minutes for Rangers as they also reached the quarterfinal.
The past week saw an eighth Serie A club fall under American control, with Boston Celtics co-owner Stephen Pagliuca leading a US-based group to acquire a majority stake in Atalanta Bergamo.