
Power Struggles in Serie A: Napoli and Juventus Face Early Season Woes
Summary
Serie A returned this weekend with the 2025-2026 Scudetto winners, Inter, aiming to defend their title. AC Milan, after a disappointing last season, revamped their management, bringing in former Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim. The managerial carousel continued with six clubs changing coaches, including Napoli, who appointed Massimiliano Allegri after Antonio Conte's departure.
Four managerial sackings marked the early season, including Fiorentina's Fabio Grosso, replaced by Paolo Vanoli, and Bologna's Domenico Tedesco, who was succeeded by Raffaele Palladino. Parma and Venezia also made coaching changes during the international break.
Power Rankings After Matchday 7:
- Inter (--) - Defeated Bologna 3-1 but showed defensive vulnerabilities.
- AS Roma (--) - Secured a crucial win against Genoa despite injury concerns.
- Como (--) - Cesc Fabregas led a victory over Fiorentina, showcasing young talent Mattia Liberali.
- Lazio (--) - Dominated with six wins in seven matches, sharing the top spot with Inter.
- AC Milan (--) - Achieved a 3-2 win over Atalanta but needs to tighten defense.
- Atalanta (+1) - Despite the loss, showed scoring potential against top teams.
- Napoli (-1) - Fell to Venezia 1-0, putting Allegri's future in jeopardy.
- Frosinone (+8) - Surprising early-season success with four wins.
- Juventus (-1) - In crisis after a 3-0 loss to Lazio, facing potential management changes.
- Cagliari (-1) - Disappointing 4-0 defeat to Monza.
- Bologna (-1) - Struggled under new management after a promising start.
- Fiorentina (-1) - Showed potential despite a loss to Como.
- Torino (+1) - Positive momentum with three wins in five matches.
- Udinese (-2) - In dire need of a turnaround after five consecutive losses.
- Sassuolo (-2) - Inconsistent but still fighting to avoid relegation.
- Genoa (-1) - Underperforming with only one win in seven games.
- Monza (+2) - Gained momentum with recent victories.
- Lecce (--) - Consistent coaching despite summer departures.
- Venezia (+1) - New coach Davide Nicola started strong with a win against Napoli.
- Parma (-3) - Struggling under Alberto Gilardino, questioning the managerial change.
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