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Serie A has a new outright leader: Lazio. The weekend brought us Inter's first defeat, as they fell to a disappointing loss against Milan in Saturday night's derby. It was Chivu's third defeat in three local derbies, and after the match he revealed the crisis Inter had faced, with injuries and a virus hitting the squad just hours before kick-off.
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That was just some of what matchday 9 had in store. Let's take a look at the morning's biggest stories.
😤 Juventus: Spalletti furious with the fans
The win brings some calm to Juventus, but tensions remain at the Allianz Stadium. When Andrea Cambiaso came on for Cabal, loud boos rang out from the stands towards the defender, who has come under fire from supporters after a string of disappointing performances in recent months.
As reported by TuttoJuve.com, Luciano Spalletti was unhappy with the crowd's reaction and forcefully addressed some fans in the stands, openly expressing his displeasure. Three important points, then, but the atmosphere around the team remains far from relaxed.
🤑 Milan working on Rabiot renewal and a defensive signing
Milan are working to secure the long-term future of Adrien Rabiot, regarded as a prime example of the club's smart recruitment. "There is work to do and foundations to build on the contract front too. Rabiot will be the next to renew. Milan are working hard to get him to sign and want to tie him down," said Fabrizio Romano on the future of the French midfielder, whose renewal is set to become a priority for the Rossoneri's management.
Meanwhile, attention is already turning to the January transfer window. After failing to sign a defender in the summer, the club could make another move for Gonçalo Inácio, a player previously linked with the Rossoneri who remains highly rated. He is not the only target being monitored, though: "I expect a signing up front, but Milan will definitely do something else beyond bringing in a defender."
😳 Inter: could Icardi be the fifth striker?
Fabrizio Romano has revisited the possibility of Mauro Icardi returning to Inter and the search for a fifth striker for Cristian Chivu. The Argentine forward would be happy to wear the Nerazzurri shirt again, but so far the club have never opened the door to that possibility. "There is no doubt he wants to return to Italy and Inter. He is very attached to the club, but it is up to Inter to decide how to assess the situation. Neither in the summer nor in September did they consider bringing him back to Milan: there have never been any actual negotiations," the journalist explained on his YouTube channel.
The issue remains finding a fifth striker, a topic back in the spotlight following the attacking crisis caused by injuries to Lautaro Martinez, Bonny and Pio Esposito. Inter had already assessed several options in the summer but chose not to proceed because they were unconvinced by the players available. The idea was to add a forward with different qualities from the four already in the squad, rather than a traditional centre-forward. Now the situation has changed, and the club and coach will have to assess whether to enter the transfer market.
😨 Napoli worried about KDB! Tests today
There is concern at Napoli over Kevin De Bruyne, who was forced off at half-time against Juventus. The Belgian midfielder suffered a sprained ankle and, despite asking for painkillers to try to continue, the pain forced him to stop. As reported by Corriere dello Sport, he will undergo scans today to determine the extent of the injury and establish a recovery timeline.
His availability for Wednesday's match in Portugal against Porto is in serious doubt. It would be a major absence for Napoli, who risk losing another quality player at a particularly delicate stage of the season, with several fixtures in quick succession before the international break.
🤔 Roma: who will play in Manchester?
Roma have arrived in England to prepare for their clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford. Following the press conference with Gasperini and De Roon, the Giallorossi will hold their final training session at the Red Devils' stadium this evening. Some changes are expected from the win over Udinese, although the absences of Svilar, Dybala, Koné and Pellegrini remain a major blow. The goalkeeper will not return until after the international break, while the number seven is expected to be sidelined until January. Dybala and Koné, meanwhile, hope to recover for Saturday's match against Sassuolo.
Gollini will remain in goal, while Mancini is ready to return in defence alongside Ndicka and Hermoso. De Roon and Cristante will continue their midfield partnership, with Malen and Soulé guaranteed places in attack. The main doubts concern the flanks, where Wesley is certain to start, but which side he plays on remains to be decided: Lulli, Rensch and Molina are in contention. Finally, in attacking midfield, Pisilli appears to be ahead of Mora, despite the young former Porto player having scored in two consecutive games.
🤕 Lazio: an update on Cataldi
Lazio also saw off Cagliari, claiming three crucial points that put them alone at the top following Inter's defeat. The Biancocelesti initially fell behind at the Olimpico but turned the game around thanks to goals from Isaksen and Pinamonti, maintaining the fine form of Gattuso's side.
The evening also marked the return of Danilo Cataldi, who finally made his first appearance of the season. The midfielder settled into the game well but was seen limping at the final whistle. According to Lazio Style Channel, the number 32 suffered heavy bruising: it does not appear to be a cause for concern, but further checks will be needed in the coming hours to assess his condition.
😕 Fiorentina: Fagioli and Oulai together?
Nicolò Fagioli remains a mainstay for Fiorentina, with 734 minutes played and 10 starts in the first 11 matches of the season. Among outfield players, only Mastantuono, Ndour and Dragusin have played more minutes. However, criticism following the Atalanta match, combined with Oulai's impressive performance off the bench, has reignited the debate over whether they can play together. In the first two and a half months, the pair shared the pitch for just 80 minutes across three defeats: Genoa was the only game they started together.
As reported by Corriere dello Sport, Vanoli is looking for a way to accommodate both, but the team's midfield struggles have so far limited his experiments. One possibility is to give Oulai the deep-lying playmaker role, moving Fagioli into a wider central midfield position, with Ndour or Brescianini on the other side. Trials could be postponed until after the international break, while the club are already considering further midfield reinforcements ahead of the January transfer window.
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