Federico Chiesa came incredibly close to leaving Liverpool for Inter during the summer transfer window, according to new reports. A potential return to Serie A ultimately collapsed due to a broken transfer domino effect involving Roma, leaving the frozen-out forward stranded on Merseyside.
Juventus released a stern statement condemning sections of their support who disrupted a minute of silence honouring Italian football icon Sandro Mazzola ahead of Sunday's 2-0 win over Atalanta. The pre-match tribute was marred when fans in the Curva Sud turned away and chanted, prompting swift rebukes from both the club and opposing manager Maurizio Sarri.
Inter head coach Cristian Chivu has issued a stern warning to his squad, insisting that they must find a more "ferocious" edge to their game despite securing a hard-fought draw. The Nerazzurri once again showcased their resilience by overcoming a two-goal deficit to claim a point against Roma, but their manager remains far from satisfied with the recurring slow starts.
Lautaro Martinez proved to be the hero for Inter once again, netting a vital double to secure a 2-2 draw against Roma, but the captain was far from satisfied with his side's performance. Despite the spirited second-half comeback at the Stadio Olimpico, the Argentine striker delivered a blunt assessment of the Nerazzurri's recurring habit of starting games slowly.
Inter Milan once again proved they are the masters of the recovery, clawing back a two-goal deficit to secure a 2-2 draw against Roma at the Stadio Olimpico. A stunning brace from captain Lautaro Martinez cancelled out Manu Kone's first-half double in a pulsating clash between Serie A's early pace-setters.
.jpg?auto=webp&format=pjpg&width=3840&quality=60)
SKA-Khabarovsk II
.png?quality=60&auto=webp&format=pjpg&width=400)