As the Coppa Italia reaches the knockout stage, today’s fixtures feature Atalanta, Napoli, and Inter. Additionally, a midweek round of Premier League matches will take place, including a significant match between Athletic Club and Real Madrid. El-Balad provides updates on these events unfolding across Italy and Europe.
Matchday Overview
- Date: December 3
- Key Matches:
- Atalanta vs. Genoa
- Napoli vs. Cagliari
- Inter vs. Venezia
At 15:00, Atalanta faces Genoa in Bergamo, with both managers, Palladino and De Rossi, opting for squad rotation. Atalanta found the net first, with Djimsiti scoring a header in the 19th minute.
Injury Concerns for Juventus
In Turin, Juventus is facing new worries as defender Federico Gatti sustained a knee injury during the Coppa Italia. He arrived at J Medical using crutches, raising alarms ahead of critical fixtures. The club is now waiting for results of his medical examinations.
Premier League Updates
Meanwhile, the Premier League also sees action today, with six matches scheduled. The round began yesterday with victories for Manchester City and Everton. Liverpool is looking for a much-needed win against Sunderland after recently ending a three-game losing streak.
- Upcoming Matches in the Premier League:
- Liverpool vs. Sunderland
- Leeds vs. Chelsea
Leeds is under pressure to close the gap on leaders Arsenal as they approach their matchup at Elland Road.
Transfer News and Player Updates
- Saudi Arabia shows interest in signing stars Mohamed Salah and Vinicius Junior, hinting at major transfer moves.
- Paquetá received a controversial red card recently, leading to public support from his coach Nuno Espírito Santo.
Key highlights from European competitions include Barcelona defeating Atlético Madrid 3-1 in La Liga and Bayer Leverkusen knocking Borussia Dortmund out of the DFB-Pokal.
Fans can look forward to an exciting day in both the Coppa Italia and Premier League, with significant implications for clubs and players alike as the season progresses.
