Inter take on Torino in top-of-the-table clash after midweek UCL win.
In a high-stakes clash at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Inter Milan looks to build on their recent European triumph and overcome defensive woes as they host a determined Torino, hungry for points and eager to disrupt the Nerazzurri's dominance.
Inter
Inter Milan aims to keep their Serie A momentum going after a commanding 4-0 victory against FK Crvena zvezda on Matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League. This win showcased the Nerazzurri's resilience following a disappointing goalless draw against Manchester City in their UCL opener.
Hakan Çalhanoğlu's stunning free-kick in the 11th minute set the tone, leading to goals from Marko Arnautovic, Lautaro Martínez, and a penalty by Mehdi Taremi. Historically, Inter has dominated this fixture, winning their last four encounters with Torino without conceding a goal.
The current season, however, has brought challenges, with Simone Inzaghi's squad securing only three wins from their first six league matches. This slow start mirrors the 2020/21 campaign, which ended with them winning the Scudetto.
A recent defeat to AC Milan broke a notable 17-match unbeaten home streak, making Inter keen to avoid consecutive home losses, last experienced in March-April 2023. Defensively, they have struggled, conceding seven goals in six Serie A matches.
Manager Simone Inzaghi will look to Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martínez to lead the attack in a 3—5—2 formation. However, Inter will miss Nicolò Barella, who is out with a muscle injury, for the upcoming fixture.
Torino
Torino suffered back-to-back defeats to Empoli and Lazio, with the most recent being a 3-2 loss to the latter. This marked the end of their unbeaten start to the Serie A season. II Toro, sitting just beneath Inter, are level on points with the visitors and only two points behind table-toppers Napoli.
Torino has failed to win any of their last five Serie A away games against Inter. This is a notable decline from their previous eight encounters, during which they secured two victories, four draws, and two losses.
Manager Paolo Vanoli will be aiming to guide his squad towards a much-needed point against the defending champions, a team they struggled against last season. Vanoli is expected to continue with his preferred 3-5-2 formation, featuring Duván Zapata and Antonio Sanabria up front.
Perr Schuurs is doubtful for the match, while Alieu Njie and Aaron Ciammaglichella remain sidelined. Torino will be looking to overcome these challenges to improve their standings in the league.
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