Hellas Verona

Josip Ilicic scored twice to help Fiorentina move top of Seria A ahead of Inter's trip to Empoli on Wednesday.

Luciano Spalletti Newly appointed Roma coach Luciano Spalletti wants his team to show what they are made of when they lock horns with Verona.

Milan As Roma look to keep the pressure on Serie A leaders Juventus, Filippo Inzaghi faces the sack if Milan fail to win at home to Hellas Verona on Saturday.

Lazio Serie A resumes with a bang this weekend following the international break, with Lazio hoping to leapfrog city rivals Roma into second position in the league standings.

AS Roma With their grip on second spot slipping away, Rudi Garcia has called on Roma to be more effective in the final third heading into Monday's showdown with Serie A leaders Juventus.

Rudi Garcia Rudi Garcia claimed it was "normal" for Roma to show fatigue against Verona but blamed a lack of patience for Sunday's 1-1 draw.

Sampdoria Rewards beyond local pride are on the line at the Luigi Ferraris this weekend as Sampdoria look to record their first Serie A double over city rivals Genoa since 2002-03.

Lazio Lazio made it six Serie A wins in a row by defeating Verona 2-0 at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday.

Cagliari Zdenek Zeman will begin his mission to save Cagliari from relegation to Serie B against Empoli as the majority of Serie A's struggling sides face tougher tests.

Philippe Mexes Philippe Mexes has called on Milan to respond after dropping points in dramatic fashion in their 2-2 Serie A draw with Verona on Saturday.