Inter Milan Tops Serie A as Other Italian Clubs Face Challenges
Inter Milan have moved to the top of Serie A following a 2-1 victory at Genoa, with goals from Yann Bisseck and Lautaro Martínez helping secure the win. The club has amassed 11 wins and no draws, totaling 33 points from 15 matches, leading the league table.
Despite criticism and recent defeats in the Champions League, including losses to Atlético Madrid and Liverpool, Inter's coach Cristian Chivu defended the team's season, citing its overall strength while noting injuries to key players Hakan Calhanoglu and Francesco Acerbi. Inter are also preparing to play in the Supercoppa Italiana in Riyadh and aim for a top-eight finish in the Champions League.
AC Milan drew 2-2 with Sassuolo in a comeback match, with Davide Bartesaghi scoring twice. However, the team suffered injuries to Leão and Giménez, impacting their squad.
Napoli are facing difficulties in European competitions and could be out of contention by the end of next month after a 1-0 defeat by Udinese. Concerns about rotation and fatigue affect Antonio Conte's side, which has only progressed past the last 16 in Europe once previously, during the 2012-13 season with Juventus.
Fiorentina are also struggling, sitting four points above the relegation zone and eight points away from safety following a 1-2 home defeat to Verona. Gift Orban scored a late brace for Verona to secure the victory.
