Enda Coll & David Wilson turn their focus back to the Champions League and the state of Italian football, with Daniela Fisichella joining the show...

From Jose Mourinho’s enduring aura in Italy to Inter’s narrow loss at the Bernabéu, we dig into what Serie A sides are really up against in Europe — and why this season feels pivotal for their coefficient hopes.

There’s also a frank assessment of Napoli under Max Allegri after a flat defeat to Arsenal, plus excitement around Roma’s fast start under Gasperini and the growing intrigue of Cesc Fabregas’ fluid, ambitious Como project ahead of their clash with RB Leipzig.

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