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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 51 MIN

Allegri, Conte, Chivu, Gasp… Who’s Actually Delivering? (Manager Grades Pt. 1)

from Calcio Culture | Serie A and Italian Football Talk · host Calcio Culture

On today’s episode of Calcio Culture, we kick off Part 1 of our Serie A Manager Report Cards — grading the managers of Italy’s biggest clubs based on results, identity, and expectations so far this season.Before we get into the grades, we break down:• Champions League chaos — Juventus crushed 5-2 in Istanbul, Atalanta fall in Dortmund, and Inter travel to Bodo/Glimt• The Matchday 24 make-up fixture: Como at Milan• A wild Derby d’Italia: Inter 3–2 Juventus featuring a Cambiasso own goal, Zielinski, Esposito, Locatelli, and a controversial Kalulu red card that completely shifted momentumThen it’s time for Table O’ Buckets.🏆 Champions League Tier – Who Does NOT Belong?Inter – ChivuMilan – AllegriNapoli – ConteRoma – Gasperini🌍 European Push – Who Has the Best Chance to Make the Final Jump?Juventus – SpallettiAre these managers maximizing their squads?Are expectations fair?And which club should actually be worried?This is Part 1 of our two-part series — Part 2 drops soon.If you’re enjoying the show, make sure you’re following on Spotify and leave us a 5-star rating — it genuinely helps us grow and push Serie A further here in the U.S.

On today’s episode of Calcio Culture, we kick off Part 1 of our Serie A Manager Report Cards — grading the managers of Italy’s biggest clubs based on results, identity, and expectations so far this season.Before we get into the grades, we break down:• Champions League chaos — Juventus crushed 5-2 in Istanbul, Atalanta fall in Dortmund, and Inter travel to Bodo/Glimt• The Matchday 24 make-up fixture: Como at Milan• A wild Derby d’Italia: Inter 3–2 Juventus featuring a Cambiasso own goal, Zielinski, Esposito, Locatelli, and a controversial Kalulu red card that completely shifted momentumThen it’s time for Table O’ Buckets.🏆 Champions League Tier – Who Does NOT Belong?Inter – ChivuMilan – AllegriNapoli – ConteRoma – Gasperini🌍 European Push – Who Has the Best Chance to Make the Final Jump?Juventus – SpallettiAre these managers maximizing their squads?Are expectations fair?And which club should actually be worried?This is Part 1 of our two-part series — Part 2 drops soon.If you’re enjoying the show, make sure you’re following on Spotify and leave us a 5-star rating — it genuinely helps us grow and push Serie A further here in the U.S.

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