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Gianluigi Buffon Paulo Dybala may benefit from a match out of the starting XI after a tough start to the season, says Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri.

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.

Massimiliano Allegri Massimiliano Allegri praised Juventus' maturity following Saturday's win at Palermo, but felt his side should have done more after going 1-0 ahead.

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.

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.

Torino Lazio and Fiorentina won to consolidate prospective European spots in Serie A, while Sampdoria ended a winless run on Sunday.

Palermo Palermo's superb run of form at home is cause for concern for Juventus as Serie A's leaders head to Sicily.

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.

AS Roma Roma suffered further Serie A frustration as they were held to a 0-0 stalemate at lowly Chievo on Sunday in a match that was overshadowed Federico Mattiello's horrific leg break.