Italy, Aug 23 (v7n)- Antonio Conte's return to Serie A with Napoli has already shown signs of strain after a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Verona on the opening day. The loss highlighted the challenges Napoli faces after a tough summer, including the injury to their star player Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who could miss the upcoming match against Bologna. Conte described his team's collapse after conceding as "melting like snow in the sun," reflecting the difficulties ahead for a squad struggling with cohesion.

Napoli's next challenge comes against Bologna, who, under their new coach Vincenzo Italiano, showed promise with a 1-1 draw against Udinese. Despite losing key players like Joshua Zirkzee and Riccardo Calafiori, Bologna remains optimistic, especially with their upcoming Champions League debut.

Conte's frustration could be further tested, especially with ongoing uncertainty in the transfer market. Napoli's attempts to offload Victor Osimhen have been complicated by a lack of sufficient offers from interested clubs like Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain. Meanwhile, Napoli has brought in David Neres from Benfica, but other transfer negotiations have stalled.

Elsewhere in Serie A, Inter and AC Milan will look to recover from their disappointing draws on the opening day. Inter hosts Lecce, while AC Milan travels to newly-promoted Parma. Milan's new signing, Youssouf Fofana, is expected to make his debut against Parma.

Atalanta will face Torino, with Ademola Lookman returning to training after a failed move to Paris Saint-Germain. Roma, on the other hand, experienced a dramatic turn of events with Paulo Dybala, who was on the brink of a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia but has now decided to stay, much to the delight of Roma fans.

**Player to Watch: Paulo Dybala**
Dybala, who was nearly lost to a Saudi Arabian club, will be a key figure for Roma as they face Empoli at home. His decision to remain in Rome has sparked excitement among fans, and his performance could be pivotal in Roma's push for a strong season.

Upcoming Fixtures:
Saturday:
- Parma v AC Milan (1630 GMT)
- Udinese v Lazio (1630 GMT)
- Monza v Genoa (1845 GMT)
- Inter Milan v Lecce (1845 GMT)

Sunday:
- Fiorentina v Venezia (1630 GMT)
- Torino v Atalanta (1630 GMT)
- Roma v Empoli (1845 GMT)
- Napoli v Bologna (1845 GMT)

Monday:
- Cagliari v Como (1630 GMT)
- Verona v Juventus (1845 GMT)