Inter, who suffered their first league defeat of the season to rivals AC Milan a week ago, jumped back into second as a thrilling title race heats up, with two points separating Lazio from third-placed Roma. Inter Milan claimed a statement 2-0 win over Como on Sunday to move just one point behind Serie A leaders Lazio, who were held to a 1-1 draw at Napoli. Francesco Pio Esposito and Marcus Thuram struck in the opening 20 minutes as Inter ended a six-match winning run from Como that included the biggest away win in Champions League history, Wednesday’s 9-1 demolition of French side Lens.
Inter Milan claimed a statement 2-0 win over Como on Sunday to move just one point behind Serie A leaders Lazio, who were held to a 1-1 draw at Napoli.
“Today we played well in every aspect. “We counter-attacked with ferocity and were clinical in front of goal. I applaud my players for a performance of maturity and quality. Amorim was left furious by his side’s performance in that game but saw a much-improved start from his players at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris. Mateo Pellegrino headed Fiorentina in front from a corner after just four minutes, but Juventus levelled when Randal Kolo Muani cut in from the right wing and teed up strike partner Nick Woltemade for his first Serie A goal.
Ruben Amorim’s side impressed with their 3-1 Milan derby win last weekend, but inconsistency reared its head again with a 2-0 Europa League loss at home to Ferencvaros on Thursday.
We put pressure on their build-up and accepted that they could cause us problems,” said Inter coach Cristian Chivu.
