Empoli

The fixtures for the new Serie A season were released on Monday, with champions Juventus to face Udinese on the opening weekend.

Stefan de Vrij Lazio defender Stefan de Vrij will not require surgery on his left knee, having suffered an injury during Sunday's 4-0 win over Empoli.

Germán Denis German Denis has been handed a five-match ban, ruling him out of the majority of Atalanta's remaining games in Serie A this season.

Juventus Carlos Tevez has warned Serie A leaders Juventus to be wary of Milan when they welcome Filippo Inzaghi's struggling side to Turin on Saturday.

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

Juventus Juventus and Roma put their 100 per cent Serie A records on the line and Napoli coach Rafael Benitez seeks relief at Sassuolo this weekend.

AS Roma A controversial penalty gave Roma a hard-fought 2-1 extra-time win over Empoli in the Coppa Italia on Tuesday.

Mauro Icardi

Juventus Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri talked up his club's push for a treble ahead of Saturday's home clash with Empoli.

Roberto Mancini After Inter Milan sealed fourth spot in Serie A, coach Roberto Mancini has vowed that his side will continue to improve under his tutelage.