Lecce's Hjalte Laerke and Juventus' Annamaria Serturini impress in early season matches

Hjalte Laerke, the 19‑year‑old Danish winger owned by U.S. Lecce, opened the new season with a goal in a 1‑0 preseason friendly win. The young forward also supplied several promising assists, prompting coach Eusebio Di Francesco to consider him a versatile option on the flanks and to discuss his future role, possibly a loan for further development.

Annamaria Serturini returned to the Juventus women's side ten months after a cruciate ligament injury, providing two assists in a 2‑1 victory over Torreense in the Women's Champions League qualification round. After the match she highlighted the excitement of her comeback and stressed the team’s focus on upcoming challenges, noting that her thoughts are already on the next opponent.