October is fiery in Italy: 7 matches in 23 days put pressure on Serie A giants

Serie A is set to enter a busy period after the international break, with clubs participating in European competitions facing a series of closely scheduled matches throughout October. There is the possibility of playing 7 matches in 23 days, averaging a game every three days.

The league competition returns on October 10, with five rounds taking place over 20 days, including a midweek round at the end of the month, coinciding with matches in the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League.

The schedule presents top clubs with a tough physical test, especially those competing on multiple fronts, as they will have to manage the pressure of matches and rotate their line-ups to maintain player readiness and avoid further injuries.

The management of player lists becomes increasingly important at this stage, especially for clubs like SSC Napoli that are already struggling with absences, as well as other teams entering the month with ongoing injury issues. This makes the upcoming weeks a true test of squad depth and physical readiness.