Inter Milan got off to flying start
in its Serie A title defence by beating Genoa 4-0 at the Meazza
on Saturday.
The goals came from Skriniar, Calhanoglu, Vidal, and ex-Roma
veteran Bosnia centre-forward Edin Dzeko, who has replaced
Romelu Lukaku after the Belgium star moved to Chelsea.
The departure of Lukaku, and other budget constraints, was the
main reason why title-winning coach Antonio Conte ledt and was
replaced by former Lazio boss Simone Inzaghi.
Roma also got off to a fine start under new coach José Mourinho
by beating Fiorentina 3-1 at the Olimpico with a goal from
Mkhitaryan and a brace by Veretout.
City rivals Lazio, under former Napoli and Chelsea manager
Maurizio Sarri, also notched a fine 3-1 comeback win at Empoli
thanks to Milinkovic Savic, Lazzari and Italy centre-foward Ciro
Immobile, the Biancocelesti skipper who won the Golden Ball last
year.
Napoli, under former Roma coach Luciano Spalletti, beat promoted
Venezia 2-0 at the San Paolo thanks to Insigne and Elmas.
But Turin giants Juventus, the bookies' favourite for their 10th
scudetto in 11 years under returned manager Massimiliano
Allegri, who replaced rookie Adnrea Pirlo, could only manage a
2-2 draw at Udinese despite going 2-0 thanks to Dybala and
Cuadrado.
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