Serie A: Torino beats Monza 3-2 in matchday eight opener

Serie A continues with matchday eight. Friday's early kick-off saw Torino face Monza at home, ending in a 3-2 victory for the hosts. According to reports, Torino opened the scoring through Fitz-Jim, Monza equalized momentarily with Varela, then Bellghali and Vlasic put Torino ahead before Patterson scored in the 94th minute.

The weekend features numerous other fixtures. On Saturday, Napoli-Roma kicks off at 18:00, with the Giallorossi arriving in an emergency situation with Malen and Soulé still unavailable. Como and Sassuolo take the field at the same time, while Cagliari and Bologna play at 15:00.

Saturday evening also sees Lazio-Parma at 20:45. Sunday's schedule includes Atalanta-Frosinone and Genoa-Venezia at 15:00, while Inter-Fiorentina is at 12:30 and Lecce-Juventus at 18:00. In the Lecce-Juventus match, Lecce will be without Pierotti, sidelined by a fractured ankle.

Ahead of the coming fixtures, Torino's coach expressed dissatisfaction with the current situation. Lazio's coach Gilardino is pursuing points and goals at the Olimpico. Atalanta brings positive news with the recovery of a defender ready to return in Bergamo.

Regarding Sassuolo, coach Aquilani has two selection doubts for the trip to Como. Fiorentina's coach highlighted how the priority is to stop conceding so many goals. Palladino, for his part, expressed a desire to move up the table by playing with determination and seeking maximum points before the break.