The championship has a new leader. Luciano Spalletti's Inter also conquers Crotone and thus continues its race to the top of the standings, moreover in terms of points. A clear path, topped off with 10 goals scored and only one conceded: putting it like this it would seem all pink and flowers, but in reality there are some shadows that prevent us from considering the Nerazzurri 100% in the fight for the title. Yesterday's victory was much more complex than the 2-0 final says and until Skriniar's game-breaking goal it was Crotone who created the best chances. On the other hand, however, the big teams know how to take the full prize even in such-and-such days, which is why the Inter fans can consider themselves satisfied and look at the glass from the right side. “There is still a long way to go and we mustn't be disturbed by the standings – commented Spalletti. – This was not an easy game, the field was very dry, it was very hot and the game was often slowed down. We suffered in the second half but we were able to adapt, which is a symptom of the players' great quality and personality." The cover of Scida is rightfully taken by Handanovic, author of two decisive saves (especially the splendid one on Rohden's sure-footed header) and Skriniar, capable of unraveling the skein with a paw in the final, when the specter of a draw hovered already above Spalletti's head (82'). At that point Nicola's wall crumbled and Inter was thus able to find those spaces long denied by the Calabrians, who are very good at locking themselves up and starting off again on the counterattack. And so Perisic, caged for most of the match, even found the 2-0 (92 ') embellishing the victory of his.
Inter run away and today we'll see if Milan can keep up with them. Delneri's Udinese arrives at San Siro (15 pm), the bete noire of last season (two Friulian victories in as many matches) and a good test to understand what the true strength of the Rossoneri is. Between the debacle at the Olimpico and the goleada in Vienna, in fact, there is half a world, which is why today there is great curiosity about the real state of psycho-physical health of the Montella team. “Compared to the cup match we will find fewer spaces but I expect to see the same hunger – the words of the coach. – In the next month we will know the truth. I want a rabid and hungry team, I'd like to win some dirty matches with competitive spirit and malice. Too much importance is given to the modules but I think it is above all a question of the mind”. In the meantime, however, Montella, after Thursday's excellent result, has decided to put Rome's 4-3-3 in the attic and rely on the 3-5-2, even if without one of the main players like Conti. The full-back suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament and will have to be out for 6 months: a big problem which, however, will have to be overcome right from the start. The natural substitutes are Abate and Calabria, but Montella has made it clear that he also wants to evaluate other solutions, perhaps adapting a more offensive player in the wing. Today's Milan should take the field with Donnarumma in goal, Musacchio, Bonucci and Romagnoli in defense, Abate (ballot with Calabria), Kessie, Biglia, Bonaventura and Rodriguez in midfield, Suso and Kalinic in attack, with the pounding André Silva on the bench . Delneri, reassured by the victory over Genoa last Sunday, will try to stop the Rossoneri once again with a 4-1-4-1 formation that will see Scuffet in goal, Larsen, Nuytinck, Danilo and Samir in the back, Behrami in the midfield with De Paul, Barak, Jankto and Lasagna supporting lone striker Maxi Lopez.
