Serie A champion Napoli to kick off title defense at newly-promoted Frosinone
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MILAN (AP) — Serie A champion Napoli will kick off its title defense at newly-promoted Frosinone. That will mark Rudi Garcia’s first match as Napoli coach after he replaced Luciano Spalletti at the end of last season. The upcoming Serie A schedule has been announced. Runner-up Lazio visits Lecce on the opening weekend. Inter Milan hosts Monza, AC Milan visits Bologna and Juventus plays at Udinese. The season starts the weekend of Aug. 19 and the final day will be on May 26. There will be no traditional Christmas break.