Serie A

AC Milan
AC Milan announced Ignazio Abate is likely to miss their trip to Juventus ashis recovery from a thigh problem is taking longer than expected.

AS Roma
Stefano Okaka could leave Roma for the Premier League in January, with QPR, Swansea and West Brom are reportedly interested in his services.

Atalanta
Atalanta coach Stefano Colantuono admits he is uncomfortable being in the spotlight and also believes they are getting too many compliments.

Bologna
Bologna midfielder Gaby Mudingayi, whose contract is expiring, insists he does not want to leave and is hoping to open talks with the club.

Cagliari
Cagliari striker Thiago Ribeiro does not see himself in the English Premier League and believes the Primera Division would suits him better.

Catania
Catania defender Ciro Capuano admits it will not be easy at Novara, who will have the advantage as they are used to playing on synthetic grass.

Cesena
Cesena are determined to avoid their third home defeat w hen they take on Chievo, who are hoping to register their third consecutive victory.

Chievo
Chievo are hoping to register their third consecutive victory when they take on Cesena, who are determined to avoid their third home defeat.

Fiorentina
Fiorentina and Stevan Jovetic have yet to reach an agreement on a new contract as the player wants his transfer clause set below EUR25 million.

Genoa
Genoa left back Emiliano Moretti praised his team for the improvement they made in recent weeks, but conceded they have yet to reach top form.

Inter Milan
Inter Milan striker Diego Milito left training early after sustaining a muscular problem and is therefore a doubt for the match against Napoli.

Juventus
Juventus captain Alessandro Del Piero believes their clashes against AC Milan have often been decisive in determining who can win the Scudetto.

Lazio
Lazio president Claudio Lolito hopes that his team will bounce back quickly and show motivation, desire and determination against Fiorentina.

Lecce
Lecce defender Massimo Oddo believes his side can do well this season once they cut down on the number of mistakes made during their games.

Napoli
Napoli striker Edinson Cavani has been omitted from the squad to face Inter Milan after suffering a sprained ankle in the Champions League.

Novara
Veteran defender Massimo Paci believes Novara are on the right track in Serie A and has warned others that they are a team that never give up.

Palermo
Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini is claiming he is not looking at their position in the league, but rather at the responses on the pitch.

Parma
Parma defender Christian Zaccardo said his side have no problem changing formation, but admitted they need to find consistency in their game.

Siena
Siena are hoping to pick up points for the second consecutive game when they take on Palermo, who are looking for their third home victory.

Udinese
Adriano Galliani is furious with Udinese after fielding a second string team against Celtic - as Italy now ranked in 11th place behind Cyprus.