Napoli's title defense is led by De Bruyne as Lukaku grapples with injury concerns
Napoli are gearing up for the new season under the management of Antonio Conte, with a refreshed squad and high expectations. The team has made several key signings, including Enzo Fernandez, Giovanni Simeone, and Luka Modric, to compensate for the long-term injury of Romelu Lukaku.
Lukaku's absence is a significant setback for Napoli as they defend their Serie A title. However, the arrival of Kevin De Bruyne, who scored twice and assisted another in Napoli's recent friendly win over Girona, has sparked excitement among fans. De Bruyne will make his full debut for Napoli in their opening match against Sassuolo.
Meanwhile, Napoli's rivals, Inter Milan, have also been active in the transfer market. Cristian Chivu faces a tall order as Inter's new coach following Simone Inzaghi's four-season legacy. Inter have signed Ange-Yoan Bonny and Luis Enrique, and their average squad age has been lowered by these new additions.
Inter Milan's main competition for the top spot may come from Juventus, who have signed Jonathan David for their attack. Juventus have also refused to re-sign Conte, providing Napoli with a sense of stability.
Elsewhere, Atalanta have lost last season's top scorer Mateo Retegui to Saudi Arabia, which could potentially weaken their offensive line. Roma, under the management of Gian Piero Gasperini, will face Bologna in their first outing of the season.
AC Milan have also been active in the transfer market, selling Tijjani Reijnders, Malick Thiaw, and Joao Felix, and signing Luka Modric, Samuele Ricci, and Ardon Jashari. These signings will be crucial in helping AC Milan compete for a top spot in the league.
As the new season approaches, the Serie A promises to be an exciting and competitive league, with Napoli, Inter Milan, Juventus, and AC Milan all vying for the top spot. The coming months will reveal which team will emerge victorious in the Italian football landscape.
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