5️⃣ questions before Serie A kicks off again 🇮🇹 | OneFootball

The 2025-26 Serie A season is starting with its share of intrigue and questions.

Who will be able to dethrone Napoli? Chivu, Allegri, Gasperini... how will the new coaches adapt? What about the French players?

Overview.

5️⃣ How will the new coaches adapt?

This summer, twelve Serie A clubs changed coaches. The stat is completely crazy. So, we'll have the right to beautiful inaugurations to launch the season, including those of Massimiliano Allegri and Maurizio Sarri, who are returning to Milan and Lazio, respectively, that of Gian Piero Gasperini to Roma, or that of Cristian Chivu to Inter. Which of these coaches will manage to stand out? Everything is open!

4️⃣ Will AC Milan emerge from the crisis?

After having two coaches in a nightmare season, AC Milan is looking for stability and results. Eighth in Serie A last May, the Rossoneri finished far from their objectives. Several key players have therefore left the ship (Théo Hernandez, Tijjani Reijnders, Alvaro Morata) and recruits are showing a new ambitious project for coach Allegri, who arrived last July. Let's mention them in bulk, Ardon Jashari, Samuele Ricci, Pervis Estupiñán, and of course, Luka Modrić. We'll have to keep an eye on the Lombards.

3️⃣ Will Como be the sensation?

Over 100 million euros spent this summer, that's more than PSG, Bayern, or Inter. Como and its owner Djarum Group have big ambitions for this season. 10th last year, the Lariani want to secure Europe and play the troublemakers in Serie A. Will Cesc Fabregas find the right formula? We're curious!

2️⃣ Before the World Cup, French players ready to break everything?

This season will be crucial for French players involved in Italy. With the World Cup in sight, it will be necessary to string together good performances to catch the eye of the selector. Like last year, the tricolors of Serie A will want to shine. We obviously expect a big year from the Thuram brothers, but also from Manu Koné (Roma) and Mattéo Guendouzi (Lazio) at the Roman clubs. Mike Maignan, now captain of Milan, is entering a new cycle. Finally, we'll be closely watching the performances of Benjamin Pavard (Inter), Youssouf Fofana (AC Milan), Pierre Kalulu (Juve), and Maxence Caqueret (Como).

1️⃣ Can Napoli achieve a historic double?

Brilliant last year under Antonio Conte's orders, can Napoli confirm? We remember that after winning the Scudetto in 2023, the Azzurri had finished in a disappointing 10th place. But this season looks different, the club has strengthened with beautiful moves like Kevin De Bruyne, who arrived from City, and the sparkling Noa Lang, who arrived from PSV. The key players should stay, even if it will surely be necessary to tinker in attack with the long injury of Romelu Lukaku. The title race promises to be exciting.

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