Serie A kicked off again this past weekend. All eyes were on Juventus for Cristiano Ronaldo's competitive debut in the league. He didn't manage to score a goal, and time will tell how much of a success he will be. He is 33 now, so is not at the peak of his powers, and Serie A is traditionally known for having some of the toughest defending in the world, but who would write him off? Once he scores one it would not be a surprise to see him go on a scoring spree. His progress will be one of the most interesting things to watch this season.
Inter started off their season with a defeat. Sassuolo are a bit of a bogey team, having won five of the last seven matches they've played against us. They are a good side, with players like Domenico Berardi and recently signed Kevin Prince Boateng, the flamboyent Ghanaian, who has recently released a rap song.
Following a very active transfer window which included intriguing signings such as Radja Nainggolan, Keita Balde Diao and Lautaro Martinez (although unfortunately not Luka Modric or Arturo Vidal), many expect Inter to make a title challenge this year. However, having been a fan for over 20 years I've seen us sign many world-class players and still under-perform greatly, so I've not raised my expectations too high. It will also take time for the new signings to gel. Perhaps the best we can hope for is to get through the group stage of the Champions League and finish in the top four in the league again. Either way, welcome back Serie A. Let's hope for a fun ride.
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