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Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s two Serie A games, as Venezia host giant-killers Torino before an exciting showdown between Inter and Atalanta.
These are the opening fixtures of Week 3 and already there is only one team with a 100 per cent record, specifically Juventus.
Venezia host a surprisingly sharp Torino at 17.30 UK time (16.30 GMT), as the Granata conceded a last-gasp equaliser from Milan before beating Atalanta 2-1.
At 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), all eyes on San Siro for an exhilarating battle between Champions League competitors Inter and Atalanta.
Duvan Zapata sent through the middle by Ilic, Svoboda deflects the finish for a corner.
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We have kick-off in Venezia vs. Torino!
Venezia: Joronen; Idzes, Svoboda, Sverko; Candela, Nicolussi Caviglia, Duncan, Zampano; Oristanio, Ellertsson; Pohjanpalo
Torino: Milinkovic-Savic; Vojvoda, Coco, Masina; Lazaro, Ricci, Linetty, Ilic, Sosa; Zapata, Adams
A minute’s silence for Sven-Goran Eriksson
A great man and loved by many Serie A clubs.
The teams are out in Venice, Marcenaro is the referee this afternoon.
Paolo Vanoli returns
Paolo Vanoli was the coach of Venezia from 2022 to 2024 and took them to promotion this summer via the play-offs, but left for a new challenge at Torino.
Team news
The Lagunari are still missing Gianluca Busio and Bjarki Bjarkason, but last season’s top scorer Joel Pohjanpalo returns after a month out. Ex-Juventus midfielder Hans Nicolussi Caviglia makes his debut.
Toro had drawn Milan and beaten Atalanta in a surprising start to the season, with Che Adams again partnering Duvan Zapata. Nikola Vlasic, Perr Schuurs and Gvidas Gineitis are still sidelined.
Venezia vs. Torino line-ups
Venezia: Joronen; Idzes, Svoboda, Sverko; Candela, Nicolussi Caviglia, Duncan, Zampano; Oristanio, Ellertsson; Pohjanpalo
Torino: Milinkovic-Savic; Vojvoda, Coco, Masina; Lazaro, Ricci, Linetty, Ilic, Sosa; Zapata, Adams
