Talking points from European soccer
Talking points from the weekend in European soccer leagues:
Lazio Sport News
Lazio lose ground after 1-1 draw with Fiorentina
Lazio missed the chance to move up to second in Serie A when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Fiorentina at home on Sunday.
Milan’s title defence in tatters after home humbling by Sassuolo
Sassuolo’s players celebrate after Sassuolo’s Brazilian midfielder Matheus Henrique scored the team’s fifth goal during the Italian Serie A football match between AC Milan and Sassuolo, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, on January 29, 2023. (Photo by MIGUEL MEDINA / AFP)
Milan slump continues with heavy loss at home to Sassuolo
AC Milan were humbled 5-2 at home by lowly Sassuolo in Serie A on Sunday (Jan 29), suffering a fourth defeat in five matches to pile pressure on manager Stefano Pioli.
Napoli have already won Serie A, Roma's Mourinho says before away tie
Ahead of their clash on Sunday, AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho said Serie A leaders Napoli have already sealed the title this season as Luciano Spalletti's side sit 12 points clear at the top of the table.
Pogba, Vlahovic have recovered, ready for Monza game -Allegri
Midfielder Paul Pogba and striker Dusan Vlahovic will be ready for Juventus' Serie A home match against Monza on Sunday, manager Massimiliano Allegri said on Saturday.
Inzaghi urges Inter to be more consistent
Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi has called on his side to be more consistent ahead of their Serie A game at Cremonese on Saturday, after they stumbled in their last outing against mid-table Empoli.
Juventus eye Pogba, Vlahovic return to spark chase for European spot
After the 15-point deduction that plunged them from third to 10th place, Juventus have recalibrated their Serie A goal to snatching a European slot, and the possible return of Paul Pogba and Dusan Vlahovic against Monza on Sunday should help.