Officially set to kick off on August 17, Parma, Como, and Venezia are back in Serie A, returning after a three-year absence, a 21-year absence, and a two-year absence, respectively.
While they take the places of Frosinone, Sassuolo, and Salernitana, a managerial change has occurred at almost every club in the competition, including Juventus and AC Milan.
Inter Milan are defending champions.
An unchallenged title run left Milan in Inter’s wake as they claimed their 20th Serie A title and a second ‘star’. To make matters worse, Inter were crowned Serie A champions right at San Siro after a 2-1 win over the Rossoneri.
It was the final blow to Pioli’s reign, with Milan obviously unable to hold a candle to their city rivals.
Elsewhere, Juve also made a managerial change after Allegri went into a shocking touchline meltdown where he ripped his shirt in an angry ‘striptease’.
An episode that will forever be a highlight, or, should we say, a lowlight, in his managerial career.
Europa League champions Atalanta are looking to challenge, while Bologna, who were the surprise package of last season, will be keen to show similar form when they rub shoulders with the big boys on European soil.
While the race for the title is expected to be exciting, the battle for Serie A survival at the bottom end of the table will also leave fans at the edge of their seats.
Will Inter retain the league title? Or will AC Milan put up a convincing fight?
With Juve gearing up for a heated battle, could we see a three-horse race in Serie A? Or will Bologna put up another fairy tale run when they kick start their campaign despite the additional burden of European competition?
Keep reading as we try to answer some of the most prominent questions in our Serie A season preview.
