Serie A beckons once more, fresh from last season's goal-fest. Bologna's fairytale run to Champions League qualification under Motta, led by Zirkzee, reminded us of football's enduring magic. Yet success breeds change, and both have departed.

Now, eyes turn to potential dark horses. Could Torino be this year's Bologna? Their blistering start - unbeaten in five, briefly topping the table - suggests promise. New manager Pablo Fanoli, fresh from guiding Venezia to promotion, brings ambition.

To unravel Torino's surge, we turn to Ruairi Criscuølø , the Italian football sage from the esteemed Anglo-Italian Pod.

His insights may illuminate whether Torino can sustain their early-season formand challenge the established order in Serie A.

Ruairi blew us away with his knowledge of the beautiful game in Italy check out his podcast The Anglo-Italian Pod follow Ruairi on X @RuairiSC_TAIP

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