Inter playmaker Hakan Calhanoglu is expected to miss Saturday's top-of-the-table Serie A battle against Roma after sustaining a right thigh strain. The 32-year-old maestro sat out the frantic 5-3 win over Udinese, leaving Cristian Chivu without a key orchestrator as two sides with unblemished domestic records collide at the Stadio Olimpico.
Donyell Malen has opened up on his flourishing partnership with Paulo Dybala after inspired Roma moved to the top of the Serie A table. The Dutch forward continued his remarkable start to life in the Italian capital by finding the net once again during the Giallorossi’s 2-0 victory over Torino.
Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is eager to test his side's title credentials against Inter after extending their perfect start to the Serie A campaign. The Giallorossi retained top spot with a solid 2-0 victory over Torino on Monday night, setting up an enticing battle between the only two clubs boasting a flawless record in the Italian top flight.
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