Calha is ready 💪, Amorim woes and Spalletti's XI: morning news☀️

Last night's fine win over Turkey brings the international break for Italy and the other national teams to a close, after domestic leagues were put on hold. Serie A returns on Saturday.

The top clubs will therefore be back in action very soon. Let's take a look at this morning's biggest stories.

Juventus want to get their push for the top spots back on track straight away and are not underestimating their trip to Cagliari , currently fourth in the table. After a three-week break, Spalletti is expected to rely on his regular starters and the players who stayed at Continassa, including Bremer, McKennie and Kolo Muani. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport , the aim is to avoid another slip-up in Sardinia and make the best possible start to a busy October, with seven matches in around twenty days across the league and Europa League.

In defence, Spalletti will build around Bremer , alongside Kalulu and Lucumí, while McKennie is expected to return to the starting line-up. Up front, Kolo Muani is set to keep his place, still searching for his first Serie A goal of 2026, with Conceiçao favoured over Zhegrova after returning from international duty with Portugal. The Kosovan, who scored a goal and provided an assist for his national team, is nevertheless an important option off the bench. Juve want to start strongly: after beating Atalanta, the Bianconeri are three points off the top.

🚑 Milan, injuries force a reshuffle for the Rossoneri

Milan have lost two important players on the flanks. Their first serious injury setback of the season concerns Alexis Saelemaekers , who will need surgery on his right ankle and could be out for at least four months. Further complicating Ruben Amorim 's plans is the injury to Pervis Estupinan , who suffered a knee problem while playing for Ecuador. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport , the coach will therefore have to rethink both flanks, starting with the match against Sassuolo .

On the left, the most natural solution is Bartesaghi , while Amorim could turn to the in-form Diego Moreira to replace Saelemaekers, or consider more cautious alternatives such as playing Rabiot out wide or returning to a 3-4-2-1. The Belgian had become an important part of the Rossoneri's new system, and his absence will force the coach to find a different balance just as a run of seven matches in twenty days begins.

Inter's playmaking duties are returning to Hakan Calhanoglu . The Turkish midfielder has trained with the squad for the first time since his latest adductor problem and is now aiming to be available for the match against Parma . According to La Gazzetta dello Sport , Chivu will have a week to assess his fitness and decide how much to use him in the league and Champions League.

His recovery also comes at a delicate time for the player's future, with his contract expiring in June 2027 . His performances and, above all, his ability to stay fit will also be crucial to any renewal, with Inter needing to assess the terms of a potential new deal. In the meantime, Zielinski remains the main alternative in the playmaker role and has already deputised for Calhanoglu in recent matches. Now, however, the Turk wants to put his injury problems behind him and reclaim his place at the heart of Inter's midfield.

Aurelio De Laurentiis has returned to Castel Volturno to take stock of Napoli 's current situation, with particular attention to their injured players. The president met with Massimiliano Allegri and sporting director Giovanni Manna, while according to CalcioNapoli24 , one of the priorities is to gain a better understanding of the injury problems that have been affecting the team for several weeks.

Saturday's match against Frosinone is also a key focus, seen as crucial to getting the Azzurri back on track after a difficult start. De Laurentiis wants answers and greater consistency, while Allegri's staff await the return of several players: Meret, Spinazzola and Marianucci are close to rejoining the squad, while McTominay and Anguissa's fitness still needs to be assessed.

Roma have returned to training at Trigoria ahead of their trip to Como, the first fixture in a long, gruelling run. The main doubt concerns Bryan Cristante , who is dealing with inflammation of a collateral knee ligament. "He's receiving treatment; it takes time," Gasperini told Sky Sport , suggesting that no risks will be taken, with the match against Real Madrid also on the horizon.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport , Cristante is therefore expected to start on the bench at Como, with de Roon ready to make his first start in a Roma shirt. The Dutchman is expected to partner Koné in midfield, in a match with special significance for the former Atalanta player, who will immediately be reunited with familiar surroundings. For Gasperini, meanwhile, it will mark the start of a run of nine matches in 27 days .

Lazio continue to monitor their injury list ahead of the league's return. Cancellieri , who has been dealing with a cut to his knee that required stitches, is aiming to rejoin the squad, and there is optimism over his availability for the match against Monza . Dele-Bashiru and Marusic , both on the road to recovery, have the same target. According to Corriere dello Sport , Rovella , sidelined since 30 August with a calf injury, will also try to speed up his return.

The timeline is less certain for Cataldi , who is dealing with quadriceps fatigue: the midfielder could target the match against Juventus on 18 October, but there are no guarantees. Gudmundsson , however, will be unavailable, still sidelined after dislocating his right shoulder. Lazio therefore hope to recover at least some of their absent players for their next league fixture.

🤑 Fiorentina must sell before moving for Tiago Gabriel

Tiago Gabriel is one of the names linked with Fiorentina ahead of the January transfer window. The Lecce defender has attracted interest from several clubs, including Sporting Lisbon , and is valued at close to €30 million . According to La Nazione , a fee of that size would make an immediate signing difficult, but Fabio Paratici could work with agent Jorge Mendes on a deal structure that would defer part of the payment.

The move would, however, depend on the future of Marin Pongracic . Before making a serious move for the Lecce centre-back, Fiorentina would first need to find a new club for the Croatian and bring in a substantial fee from his sale. Only then would the Viola have the financial room to try to bring Tiago Gabriel to Florence.