Seria A starts with some great matches.

Udinese on fire in the first 60min of the match.

Beppe Iachini can’t believe Udinese lost 4-0 when they had neutralised Roma so successfully for an hour.

A pair of Diego Perotti penalties broke the deadlock, paving the way for late Edin Dzeko and Mohamed Salah tap-ins.

“For an hour we allowed Roma nothing and even created chances we were unable to make the most of,” the Coach told Sky Sport Italia.

“The two penalties changed the course of the game and the lads let their heads drop. We should’ve done better and now we will resume working hard in training.

“We have a young squad with a lot of potential. They need to learn how to work on tactics and move as a team.

“As for Roma, they have so much quality and strength in depth all over the pitch. They are one of the candidates for the Scudetto.”

Juventus-Fiorentina 1-0.

The opening weekend provided one of the hottest fixtures in the Serie A calendar, as there’s a bitter rivalry between these sides. Injured Miralem Pjanic and €90m man Gonzalo Higuain were on the bench, but Dani Alves made his competitive Bianconeri bow. Borja Valero missed out with a sprained ankle, but Paulo Sousa shocked everyone by giving Federico Chiesa – the 18-year-old son of legendary striker Enrico – his debut.

Sami Khedira failed to make the most of a poor Ciprian Tatarusanu clearance after four minutes, while Davide Astori’s handball was considered involuntary as it bounced off his leg first.

Kwadwo Asamoah looked sharp and blasted over on the spin and Paulo Dybala’s curler was wide of the far top corner. Dybala and Dani Alves were already combining well, but it was Giorgio Chiellini who provided the unexpected cross for a powerful Khedira header to break the deadlock.

Dybala’s ferocious half-volley skimmed the bar from the edge of the box and Alex Sandro should’ve done better when firing over.

Dennis Praet in Sampdoria.

Dennis Praet arrived for his Sampdoria medical, but it’s reported the €10m move from Anderlecht includes a release clause.

The 23-year-old midfielder touched down in Rome this evening and will undergo a medical before travelling up to Genoa.

According to Sky Sport Italia, the transfer will be worth €10m.

However, the five-year contract for €1.2m per season should also include a release clause for €28m.

This effectively means Praet’s stay at Sampdoria could be short-lived, though the Blucerchiati are guaranteed a healthy profit.

Praet had also been linked with Sevilla, Lazio and Fiorentina before choosing Samp.

Moratta prefer Juan Cuadrado then Simone Zaza.

Beppe Marotta confirmed Juventus are “optimistic” over Juan Cuadrado from Chelsea, while there’s still time to sell Simone Zaza.

The director of sport spoke to Mediaset Premium ahead of tonight’s Serie A opener against Fiorentina. 

“I hope that over the next few days we can conclude the Cuadrado deal,” said Marotta.

The Colombian was not even on the bench for today’s 2-1 win away to Watford, fuelling reports he’ll arrive on loan for €3.5m.

“For now he is a Chelsea player. We presented a proposal to them and are waiting for a response, but we are optimistic.”

The race is still on to find a midfielder to replace Paul Pogba, although it may well be two.

“We are seeking a player who is suitable for our team. We also hope that within two months Claudio Marchisio will be back at our disposal.”

Zaza’s transfer to Wolfsburg collapsed at the last minute, but there is still interest from West Ham United and Milan.

“We spoke to Zaza. The transfer is not a punishment, but he would undoubtedly find more space elsewhere,” continued Marotta.

“There was the Wolfsburg idea, but it all fell apart. Over the final 10 days of the transfer window, we’ve got all the time to find him a new club.”