Serie A is absolutely flying back into action this weekend, and buckle up because Juventus is hosting AC Milan in Turin on Sunday in what’s already shaping up to be a massive early-season showdown. This isn’t just another game, folks, it’s a clash loaded with major storylines as teams navigate fresh starts, new signings, and brutal injury setbacks.
Ramos Is Already Proving His Worth for AC Milan
All eyes should be on Goncalo Ramos, the Portuguese striker who was the most expensive forward in AC Milan’s entire history, having signed from PSG this summer. That’s a huge burden, right? But Ramos is already delivering. Last weekend, he netted his first Serie A goal in a solid 2-0 win against Venezia at San Siro, immediately making an impact in his first home match of the season played at San Siro. The number nine role at AC Milan is legendary, and it’s swallowed up plenty of players before him. But Ramos? He’s got his coach Ruben Amorim’s full trust, and that matters BIG time. Amorim literally pushed for him this summer. Ramos even confirmed it himself, saying Amorim called him during the World Cup, a moment he’ll “remember it forever.” He was already sold on Milan, but that call? That’s pure belief from your manager. You love to see it.
Juventus Is Hurting, Big Time
While Amorim’s crew has their striker buzzing, Luciano Spalletti’s Juventus squad already snagged two wins to kick things off, beating Frosinone away and Parma at home. That’s a solid start on paper, but dig a little deeper, and things are getting rough. The Bianconeri are staring down some serious injury woes. Turkish striker Kenan Yıldız just had surgery and he’s sidelined for roughly three months. And French midfielder Khephren Thuram? He also went under the knife and will miss around four months! Four months! That’s brutal, a massive setback for Spalletti, who now has to figure out how to patch up those gaping holes in his lineup. It’s why they were scrambling in the transfer window, picking up Pape Mate Sarr on loan from Tottenham with an option to buy. Plus, Spalletti specifically asked for another striker after the Randal Kolo Muani deal, so they brought in German striker Nick Woltemade on loan from Newcastle for the season. You can feel the urgency in those moves, right?
And hey, don’t sleep on AS Roma either! They’ve been lights out to start the season. Two wins, eight goals scored, and get this: absolutely zero goals conceded. Talk about a statement! That’s the kind of early form that sends a message across the whole league.
When Juventus and AC Milan clash this Sunday, it’s not just three points on the line. It’s a statement about who’s ready to grind through the early season with momentum, who’s got the depth to weather the storm of injuries, and if Ramos can continue to silence the doubters. We’re in for a wild one.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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