Ten games into the 2025-2026 Serie A season, the defending champions Inter have lost their grip on the top spot in the latest power rankings following a derby defeat to AC Milan, while AS Roma have climbed to first place thanks to the league's most potent attack. The early campaign has also been marked by a wave of managerial changes across the division.
Top of the Table
AS Roma lead the rankings after scoring 28 goals in their first 10 matches, maintaining consistency despite key injuries. They sit four points behind Lazio in the actual standings but are viewed as the most complete side. Inter drop to second after conceding two early goals in the Derby della Madonnina, a recurring issue that cost them the match. Como hold third, praised for playing the best football in the country alongside Roma. Lazio, surprisingly top of the official standings under Gennaro Gattuso, are fourth in the rankings due to concerns over squad depth. AC Milan sit fifth; their derby win showcased talent but consistency against lesser opponents remains a question for new coach Ruben Amorim.
Mid‑Table Movers and Strugglers
Frosinone are the surprise package in sixth with six wins, two draws and only two defeats, earning coach Massimiliano Alvini plaudits. Juventus climb to seventh after a morale‑boosting win over Napoli, though they need a winning run. Napoli endure their worst start in eight years with just 14 points, putting Massimiliano Allegri under pressure. Bologna rise to ninth after four wins in five games under new boss Raffaele Palladino, while Fiorentina move to tenth following a 3‑0 win over Sassuolo that justified Paolo Vanoli's return. Atalanta have fallen to 12th amid doubts over Maurizio Sarri's tenure, and Udinese sit 17th after sacking Kosta Runjaic for Paolo Zanetti.
Managerial Carousel
The international break triggered further upheaval: Fiorentina replaced Fabio Grosso with Paolo Vanoli after three games; Bologna dismissed Domenico Tedesco for Raffaele Palladino after four matches; Parma parted with Carlos Cuesta and appointed Alberto Gilardino; Venezia sacked Giovanni Stroppa after six straight losses and hired Davide Nicola; and Udinese fired Kosta Runjaic after a single win, bringing in Paolo Zanetti.
Individual highlights include Frosinone's Gustavo Varela, who has netted nine goals in nine appearances, and Cagliari's Daniel Maldini, who continues to score despite his team's four‑game losing streak.
