Juventus have the toughest task of the Italian quartet on Thursday when they visit big-spending Manchester City in Group A, having been held to a 3-3 home draw by Lech Poznan in their opening match two weeks ago.
Napoli, held at home by Utrecht in their first Group K outing, travel to former European champions Steaua Bucharest while Sampdoria, who drew at PSV Eindhoven, have an easier job at home to Hungarians Debrecen in Group I.
Although the Europa League is often seen as the poor man of European club football, Juventus say they are concentrating on their trip to Manchester City rather than Sunday's league match against Serie A and European champions Inter Milan.
"We are not yet thinking about Sunday's match," defender Giorgio Chiellini told the club's website. "On Thursday... it will be a fascinating match, but also an important test. Besides, we care about Europa League."
"We have the obligation to win in the Europa League," midfielder Simao Sabrosa told the sports daily Marca.
Spain's clubs fared little better than Italy's two weeks ago, with Getafe - who visit Swiss side Young Boys - the only one of their four to win.
"It's on my mind to play Torres, Raul Meireles and Dirk Kuyt on Thursday," said Hodgson, who last year led Fulham to the final.
"I think they're knitting together well. I thought Torres was much, much different (against Sunderland) to the one in the first couple of games.
"People wanted to see his best the moment he stepped back on to the field after the World Cup but I said he needed games, he n
