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Round 1: Juventus vs. Frosinone match preview

The 2026-27 season officially begins for Juventus this weekend, and it comes at a stadium where they haven’t played in a couple of years.

Round 1: Juventus vs. Frosinone match preview

Frosinone vs Juventus: Preview for the first Serie A clash of the new season

As the new Serie A campaign begins, Juventus will take on Frosinone at the Stadio Benito Stirpe on Sunday. This match marks the first outing for the newly promoted side in Serie A, while the reigning champions aim to secure a positive start to their season.

Frosinone has been busy strengthening their squad, securing the services of attacking midfielder Romano Schmid from Werder Bremen for a record fee. Schmid will likely play as a trequartista in their 3-4-1-2 formation, presenting a challenge to Juve's defense.

Juventus has also invested heavily in the summer transfer window, bringing in over €100 million worth of players. The club's manager, Luciano Spalletti, has high hopes for his squad, stating that "there are a lot of new things this season" and emphasizing the need for constant adaptation.

While Frosinone's arrival in Serie A is undoubtedly exciting, it remains to be seen if Juve can capitalize on the situation and secure a victory to kickstart their campaign. The atmosphere at Frosinone's home stadium will be electric, with fans eager to see their team triumph over the most successful club in Italy. Only time will tell if this first encounter will be a turning point for either side in the upcoming season.

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