The anticipation for the upcoming Serie A season has peaked as the league officially released the opening fixtures, with matches set to kick off on August 20th, Soccernet.ng reports.
All eyes will be on Napoli, the reigning Scudetto champions, as they embark on their mission to defend the title they clinched with remarkable finesse back in May.
One of the key factors in their success was the outstanding performance of Victor Osimhen, the league's top scorer.
Negotiations for Osimhen's contract renewal with Napoli are on, and the Super Eagles striker could be available for their first match away to newly-promoted Frosinone.
Although Frosinone claimed the Serie B championship last season, their task of stopping Osimhen, who netted an impressive 26 league goals, will be a daunting one.
Napoli, now under the guidance of Rudi Garcia after the departure of Luciano Spalletti, are strong contenders for the Serie A title, especially if they can convince Osimhen to remain in Naples.
AC Milan are inching closer to securing the services of Samuel Chukwueze from Villarreal. If the deal materializes, Chukwueze could make his league debut against Bologna, adding further intrigue to Milan's opening fixture.
Empoli's Tyronne Ebuehi, one of their standout defenders last season, will aim to build upon his impressive debut year.
Ebuehi and his teammates will kick off their campaign at home against Hellas Verona, hoping to start the season on a positive note.
Ademola Lookman had a sensational debut season at Atalanta and was even named the club's Player of the Season.
He will seek to replicate his stellar performance as Atalanta face Sassuolo on the opening weekend, setting the stage for an exciting clash.
Udinese, following the departure of Destiny Udogie to Tottenham, will rely on the skills of Super Eagles star Isaac Success and Nigeria-eligible Kingsley Ehizibue.
Both players will be determined to secure all three points for Udinese when they take on Juventus on matchday one.
Serie A Matchday 1 Fixture
- Bologna-Milan
- Empoli-Hellas Verona
- Frosinone-Naples
- Genoa-Fiorentina
- Inter – Monza
- Lecce – Lazio
- Roma – Salernitana
- Sassuolo – Atalanta
- Turin-Cagliari
- Udinese – Juventus
