Inter, the 2025-2026 Scudetto winners, proved they are not backing down, taking a huge 2-0 victory against Como, a team considered one of the best in Europe. This result followed a tough Derby della Madonnina defeat to cross-city rivals AC Milan, showing serious grit from the defending champions as November’s international break begins.
Inter Flexed After a Bruising Derby
The past week was a rollercoaster for Inter. After that gut-wrenching Derby della Madonnina loss to AC Milan, everyone was wondering if the defending Scudetto champions were losing their touch. But Cristian Chivu’s squad didn’t just wallow. They bounced back hard with a dominant 3-0 win against Feyenoord before absolutely shutting down Como, 2-0. Look, Como is one of the top squads in Europe, so taking them down like that, especially after a derby defeat, sends a clear message. Inter looks like they are still the best team in Italy and are totally expected to win the title again. The only caveat? They need to tighten up defensively, according to the rankings. But man, what a statement.
The Coaching Carousel Keeps Spinning as Rivals Jockey
While Inter makes its move, the rest of Serie A has been a wild ride, especially in the manager’s office. We’re only 11 games in, and the sackings have been relentless. Fiorentina already replaced Fabio Grosso, who they hired this summer, after just three games, bringing back Paolo Vanoli. Bologna fired Domenico Tedesco after four matches, installing Raffaele Palladino. Parma decided to part ways with Carlos Cuesta, bringing in Alberto Gilardino. Venezia sacked Giovanni Stroppa after six straight defeats for Davide Nicola. Udinese’s Kosta Runjaic was replaced by Paolo Zanetti. And Sassuolo? They dumped Alberto Aquilani following a 3-0 loss to AS Roma, also tapping Paolo Zanetti after the break. It’s a revolving door out there!
Meanwhile, Lazio, led by Gennaro Gattuso, still holds the actual league lead heading into the international break. They showed their staying power with a draw away against Napoli. Gian Piero Gasperini has Roma in hot pursuit, dropping only one position in the rankings because of Inter’s big win against Como. Roma even closed the gap with Lazio after a 3-0 win against Sassuolo. Napoli, though, continues to search for answers, which isn’t what you want to hear from a top club. Mark your calendars, because the Derby della Capitale between Lazio and Roma on December 13 is going to be electric.
AC Milan’s New Era Brewing
Speaking of Milan, AC Milan has been busy. After a disappointing end to their last campaign, they cleaned house: new coach, new club hierarchy, the works. They brought in former Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim to lead this new cycle, and they made some crucial signings over the summer. While Inter is making noise now, AC Milan clearly sees themselves as a major player this season. They’ve made their intentions clear, and with Amorim at the helm, they are definitely one to keep an eye on as the season progresses.
The international break is upon us now, but Serie A returns next week, and it’s set to be a firecracker. With Inter sending a message, Lazio still leading, Roma pushing hard, and a Milan resurgence brewing, December 13’s Derby della Capitale is going to be absolutely massive. You know we’ll be watching every kick.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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