Alessio Dionisi has not had much time to prepare for his first game back as Empoli boss but he knows how to succeed at the Stadio Carlo Castellani.

There is no doubt about the main attraction in Serie B this week but one player insists Palermo's clash with Modena is just another game.

Frosinone will be looking to get back to winning ways after heading into the international break on the back of a first defeat of the season.

We caught up with Palermo's Finnish striker Joel Pohjanpalo at the Serie B club's training ground. And he had plenty to say.

We are at the second international break of the season - time to take a look at how the land lies in the wonderful world of Serie B.

Sampdoria are still searching for the first win of the season as they host promoted Pescara on Sunday afternoon.

Filippo Inzaghi heads for La Spezia satisfied with Palermo's recent displays despite their climb towards Serie A being hit by two successive draws.

Avellino are looking to build on their excellent start to the season and cement a top-four place when they host struggling Mantova.

Sampdoria host Catanzaro at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris having just picked up their first point of the season last time out.

Paolo Bianco insists it is too early to push the panic button as he prepares his under-performing Monza side to face Empoli.