After the international break, Serie A action resumes. Juventus will be the first major team to play, facing Empoli today at 6:00 PM Italian time. The Bianconeri welcome back Thuram, Gonzalez, and Weah, and there’s great anticipation for the likely first starts of new signings Douglas Luiz and Koopmeiners.
Later in the evening, AC Milan hosts Venezia. On paper, it seems like an easy match, but Fonseca’s team has yet to secure a victory in their first three games, and there are already rumors of the Portuguese coach’s potential dismissal, as he has not won over the fans.
Sunday kicks off with the lunchtime match at Marassi between Genoa and Roma. Roma comes off a solid draw against Juventus in Turin but has scored only one goal in their first three games, collecting just two points. De Rossi is hoping Dovbyk breaks his scoring drought and that Dybala, who scored for Argentina, finds the back of the net again. Midfielder Koné is expected to make his first start after impressive performances for France in the Nations League.
Atalanta, who entered the break with two losses in their first three matches, will host Fiorentina on Sunday at 3:00 PM Italian time. Fiorentina might have new signing Gudmundsson on the bench. The hosts recover Zaniolo, though he’s unlikely to start, along with Lookman and Brescianini. New arrival Samardzic is expected to make his full debut.
Following a thrilling comeback victory at home against Parma, Conte’s Napoli travels to face Cagliari. The Sardinians have already held Roma to a draw at home and are looking to repeat the feat. Lukaku is guaranteed a place in the attack alongside Kvaratskhelia, with new signing McTominay likely starting from the bench.
Sunday night features a near-derby with Inter visiting Monza. Frattesi, fresh off scoring two goals in two games for Italy, is expected to start. Lautaro Martinez will likely be rotated, with Taremi stepping in for him.
