Overview

• The opening slate features Genoa–Lecce and Sassuolo–Napoli on Saturday at 18:30, with Inter–Torino closing on Monday at 20:45.
• Officiating assignments are confirmed, including Giovanni Ayroldi for Sassuolo–Napoli, Matteo Marcenaro for Juventus–Parma, Gabriele Zufferli for Roma–Bologna and Daniele La Penna for Inter–Torino.
• Key absences include a long layoff for Romelu Lukaku and Rafael Leao ruled out for Milan’s opener, with 11 players suspended such as Alessio Romagnoli who must serve two matches.
• With the market open until Sept. 1, reporting positions Napoli as early favorites despite Lukaku’s injury after adding Lorenzo Lucca and Kevin De Bruyne, while other top clubs continue to fine-tune their squads.
• La Gazzetta dello Sport recommends Lautaro Martinez as the top forward, Scott McTominay as the top midfielder and Raoul Bellanova as the top defender for Fantacampionato, alongside new low‑cost tips for the first round.