Serie A on Paramount+: Schedule, storylines and everything you wish to have to realize in the race for the Scudetto

The 2022-23 Serie A season on Paramount+ begins in August and runs through May in what’s expected to be a heated race for the Scudetto. AC Milan are the reigning champions after their fantastic run to the title final season, while Inter Milan and Juventus figure to also be in the race. Roma, under legendary manager Jose Mourinho, hope that their offseason additions will be enough to receive them into the conversation as polite. The promoted sides are Lecce, Cremonese and Monza, and they all aim to keep away from the destiny of Cagliari, Genoa and Venezia, who were all relegated final season.

Here is what to realize approximately this week’s action:

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Storylines 

1. Milan look to show final season used to be no fluke
Milan’s run to the Scudetto final season used to be fantastic. The team won 26 out of 38 games, and missing just four out of those 38. And while it’s true that Inter Milan were down after selling Romelu Lukaku and Juventus just weren’t the same without Cristiano Ronaldo, you simply don’t put up the type of record Milan did without playing at an incredibly high level. Milan conceded just 31 goals in 38 games, and while second-place Inter scored 15 more goals, Milan were more efficient, clinical and united when they had to be. They open against an Udinese team that has some potential, but Milan will be expected to take all three points to kick off their title defense.

2. Inter aim for hot start with “Big Rom” back
Inter Milan may just be the favorites to win the league since they got Lukaku back. The strong, sturdy and prolific striker rejoined the team on loan from Chelsea, and he’s going to look to hit the ground running at Lecce. Lukaku scored 64 goals in 95 games for Inter from 2019-2021. With him and Lautaro Martinez in attack, no striker pairing in the league comes near on the subject of production, versatility and ability to change any match in a matter of seconds. 

3. Savvy AS Roma hoping to take next step
A new, potentially improved Roma begin their season on the street at Salernitana, and it comes after some sneaky offseason acquisitions. Not only did they land striker Paulo Dybala on a free transfer from Juventus, but they also were in a position to receive midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum on loan from PSG to bolster their midfield. Those two will have to be locked in starters once they get rolling, and they both have enough to help this team get into the top four. After winning the inaugural UEFA Convention League final season, Mourinho’s expecting his team to take a big step right through this crusade.

4. A new era at Napoli
The Napoli you knew are gone, and that means they are going to want to find a new identity whether they’re to remain contenders to qualify for the Champions League. Lorenzo Insigne is now in MLS, Dries Mertens just left for Galatasaray, Kalidou Koulibably is now at Chelsea, and Fabian Ruiz is reportedly nearing a move to PSG. 

They have got done nothing of note in the offseason on the subject of their attack, with their three biggest signings being defensive positions, because of this that Mexican star Hirving “Chucky” Lozano may in spite of everything get his chance to shine. Promising Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia could also be counted on heavily to help this attack find some stability, and he’s going to want to be rather the author for them to replicate their recent success, particularly with such a lot of legends departing the club.

5. Ambitious Monza aim to show they are able to compete
Newcomers Monza might be relatively inexperienced on the pitch in what is their first ever season in Serie A, but they have got got people there who realize what it takes. Former Italian Prime Minister and AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi is the owner of the club, and with him is former Milan CEO Adriano Galliani. They were together right through AC Milan’s fantastic, historic run in Europe. From the late 1980s on, they won 29 trophies in 31 seasons, and that included eight Serie A titles and five Champions League titles.

Now, the names on the current roster would possibly not stand out, but they did win the Serie B promotion playoffs to earn the correct to play in the top flight. They open up against a Torino side that has struggled with consistency, and they are going to be hoping top scorer Christian Gytkjaer can deliver once again as they look to remain in the first division.

Matchdays 1 schedule

All times Eastern
Saturday, Aug. 13
Sampdoria vs. Atalanta, 12:30 p.m. on Paramount+
Milan vs. Udinese, 12:30 p.m. on CBS Sports Network and Paramount+
Monza vs. Torino, 2:45 p.m. on Paramount+
Lecce vs. Inter, 2:45 p.m. on Paramount+

Sunday, Aug. 14
Fiorentina vs. Cremonese, 12:30 p.m. on Paramount+
Lazio vs. Bologna, 12:30 p.m. on Paramount+
Spezia vs. Empoli, 2:45 p.m. on Paramount+
Salernitana vs. Roma, 2:45 p.m. on Paramount+

Monday, Aug. 15
Verona vs. Napoli, 12:30 p.m. on Paramount+
Juventus vs. Sassuolo, 2:45 p.m. on Paramount+

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