Italian Papers: Serie A Returns With All Teams Chasing Inter
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Italian newspapers preview the return of Serie A, highlighting that every club is chasing league leaders Inter Milan.
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Attributed to original sourceLa Gazzetta dello Sport
We are back
The season begins, chasing the favourite Inter
The defending champions debut at a sold-out San Siro, then Allegri’s Napoli, Roma and Como to stay at the top; Milan and Juve, with no more excuses, look for revenge.
Corriere dello Sport
The Anti-Cristian
The season begins
Inter open the campaign: Napoli and Como right on the champions’ heels
Chivu: ‘We are the team to beat; we keep Lautaro tight.’ Allegri: ‘They are favourites, but eight teams are involved.’ Hojlund leads the attack, De Bruyne to enter as a substitute. Cesc prepares Paz and Liberali.
Juve, idea Beltran in goal
Not just Vicario: the Argentine is considered Martinez’s successor with the national team. Di Gregorio to Bournemouth.
Cardinale, face-to-face with Milan
He explained his project to Maignan, Rabiot and Modric. Gala move for Leao. Gimenez, Fofana, Nkunku and Tomori to leave.
Tuttosport
Tardelli exclusive: ‘Kessié and Zirkzee, here’s how Juve can win the Scudetto.’
The ex-World Cup champion: ‘Nobody like Inter, but if they complete Spalletti’s team, there’s space for a head-to-head. Yildiz is still not a leader. Be aware of Como and Fiorentina. Gasp’s Roma will be tricky. Ok for Allegri at Napoli. Top scorer? Pellegrino.’
Lautaro agitates Chivu: ‘The transfer market is a bastard.’
Confirmations from Spain and Argentina about an agreement with the Catalans, ready to offer 100m. He remains unsellable. Here’s Jones: in the stands against Monza today.
Perin and DiGre out: Revolution in goal
Perin to Palermo, Di Gregorio to Bournemouth. Beltran of River Plate offered, Musso in the background. David insists: he wants to stay.
Abate brings Toro to the museum
60 have participated in the journey through history. Simeone uncovers a River Plate shirt with his signature. Petrachi: ‘It will be a tradition.’
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What happened
Following the international break, Serie A resumes with Inter Milan sitting at the top of the table as reigning champions. The Italian press frames the weekend as a chase, with Napoli, Juventus, AC Milan, Roma, and Atalanta all looking to close the gap. Key storylines include title contenders squaring off and the battle for European places heating up across the rest of the fixture list.
Chance analysis
The restart of Serie A after the international break always comes with a recalibration of expectations, and the Italian papers' framing of a title race dominated by Inter Milan reflects the champions' strong early form. With several clubs stacked with European ambitions, the next round of fixtures will likely set the tone for whether Inter can be caught or whether the gap widens further.
No specific team or player impact; signals Serie A is resuming with Inter as the team to beat.