Serie A returned for the 2025-2026 season with defending champions Inter Milan looking to retain the Scudetto. AC Milan appointed former Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim after a summer overhaul, while several clubs made early managerial changes: Fiorentina replaced Fabio Grosso with Paolo Vanoli after three games, Bologna fired Domenico Tedesco for Raffaele Palladino, Parma hired Alberto Gilardino, Venezia appointed Davide Nicola, and Udinese sacked Kosta Runjaic for Paolo Zanetti.
Power Rankings after 10 matches
1. AS Roma (+1) – Top of the rankings with the league's best attack, 28 goals in 10 matches, despite key injuries.
2. Inter (-1) – Lost the Derby della Madonnina, conceding two goals in the opening 10 minutes for the second time this season.
3. Como (--) – Considered a potential Scudetto contender, playing the best football alongside Roma.
4. Lazio (--) – Lead the actual standings under Gennaro Gattuso, but depth concerns may limit their stay at the top.
5. AC Milan (--) – Showed talent in the derby win but need more consistency against smaller teams under Amorim.
6. Frosinone (+1) – Surprising start with six wins, two draws, and two losses; coach Massimiliano Alvini earning praise.
7. Juventus (+1) – Beat Napoli but still need a winning streak to fully recover.
8. Napoli (-2) – Worst start in eight years with 14 points; Massimiliano Allegri under pressure from owner Aurelio De Laurentiis.
9. Bologna (+3) – Four wins in last five games, including away at AC Milan; Raffaele Palladino adapting quickly.
10. Fiorentina (+1) – Paolo Vanoli's return brought a 3-0 win over Sassuolo; Viola believe they deserve more points.
Further down, Cagliari have lost four straight despite Daniel Maldini's form, Atalanta struggle under Maurizio Sarri, Genoa improved under Daniele De Rossi, Monza's Gustavo Varela has nine goals in nine games, and Parma earned a 3-0 win at Atalanta in Gilardino's first match.
