With Bundesliga newcomer Philip Kostik as a noble joker, Serie A champions Juventus made a successful start to their Serie A title mission. Massimiliano Allegri’s side beat Sassuolo Calcio 3-0 (2-0) and boosted their ambitions at the end of the first round. Juventus seeks to return to the throne of Italian football after two frustrating years.

Philip Kostek wears a Juve shirt for the first time

Photo: Agence France-Presse / Syed / Marco Bertorello

Newcomer Angel Di Maria (26) and Dusan Vlahovic scored a brace (43/penalty kicks, 51) for Torino. Winger Kostik, who switched from European champions Eintracht Frankfurt to the old lady three days ago, was on the field for half an hour after being substituted in the 61st minute.

Former champion SSC Naples also started with an undisputed victory. However, the 5:2 (2:1) in Hellas Verona was overshadowed by racist abuse against Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. According to Agence France-Presse, the Nigerian was insulted by Verona fans after his goal to make the score 2-1 (45 + 3). Defending champion AC Milan kicked off the season with a 4-2 victory over Udinese Calcio at the weekend.

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