Nico Paz’s goal has given Como a 2-1 half-time lead away to Fiorentina, as other Serie A clashes featuring Milan, Atalanta, Juventus, and Lazio also get underway.
Milan and Atalanta have confirmed their starting XIs for today’s Serie A encounter at San Siro, with both teams looking to build on recent European victories.
Atalanta will be without seven players, including Giorgio Scalvini and Franck Kessié, for their Conference League opener against Pafos. Eljif Elmas is available despite a Serie A ban.
Italy international Giorgio Scalvini has extended his contract with Atalanta until 2031, but the defender has also expressed a clear ambition to play abroad in the future, potentially offering hope to interested Premier League clubs.
Fiorentina and Napoli played out an engaging 1-1 draw in Serie A, while Parma secured a crucial victory against Genoa. Frosinone’s match against Como saw them reduced to 10 men.
Maurizio Sarri discussed his coaching philosophy and Atalanta’s injury challenges ahead of their Serie A clash against his former club, Juventus. He also commented on the high turnover of managers in Italian football.
Paulo Dybala will undergo a fitness test ahead of Roma’s Serie A meeting with Atalanta on Saturday, with coach Gian Piero Gasperini describing the fixture as a ‘test of strength’.
Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor in a deal worth around €48 million. The 18-year-old Italy international is expected to join on a permanent basis but could spend the season on loan at Brighton.
Bologna have rejected a second bid from Atalanta for winger Jonathan Rowe worth €35 million plus bonuses, citing a club policy that limits summer sales to two key players.
Brazilian midfielder Éderson admits he remains unclear why Manchester United cancelled his €45m transfer, but insists he is “very happy” to have signed a new Atalanta contract until 2031.