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Serie A season begins with Allegri's Napoli debut against Genoa
The 2026/2027 Serie A season begins with several key matchups, most notably the clash between Genoa and Napoli at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris. This match marks the official debut of Massimiliano Allegri as Napoli's manager, following his departure from Milan. Allegri expressed excitement about the new season and noted that while Inter remains the favorite, Napoli possesses a strong squad capable of competing at the top. He specifically highlighted the readiness of Kevin De Bruyne and the potential of young players like Hojlund and Lucca.
Genoa, led by Daniele De Rossi, enters the season following a strong Coppa Italia performance. De Rossi emphasized the team's motivation and the importance of utilizing their home advantage at Marassi.
Other opening fixtures include Inter Milan facing Monza, Udinese against Como, and Parma taking on Cagliari at the Stadio Tardini. Parma enters the match as slight favorites despite recent squad changes, including the departures of Mateo Pellegrino and Zion Suzuki.
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Daniele De Rossi · Genoa · Genoa CFC · Kevin De Bruyne · Massimiliano Allegri · Napoli · SSC Napoli · Serie A