Inter's attack is in danger due to the injury of LautaroMartínez, who suffered a muscle strain in the flexors of his left thigh. The Argentine midfielder, who has already had to face a long break for the national teams, risks being out for around twenty days. In this crucial period of the season, his absence could constitute a serious handicap for the Nerazzurri team, especially in view of the derby against Milan scheduled for 31 October and the upcoming Champions League matches. Lautaro's return is expected after the break, with the match against Atalanta on 22 November as a possible target for his first performance on the pitch.
Meanwhile, Atalanta is preparing for the Conference League match against Pafos, but the team has to deal with the suspension of GiorgioScalvini, who suffered a slight sprain in the flexors of his left leg. The coach of the Rossoneri club predicted that the defender will be out for around two weeks. In contrast, FranckKessié, who suffered a strain on his right calf, was only ruled out as a precaution and his absence is not expected to affect the match against Milan.
Meanwhile, Napoli is experiencing a tense situation between coach MassimilianoAllegri and Belgian midfielder KevinDeBruyne. After the defeat against Villarreal, Allegri asked DeBruyne to return to the pitch to give McTominay space in the attacking phases. The player, however, showed impatience, preferring to remain closer to the opponent's goal. According to the latest reconstructions, Allegri would have even considered a "punitive" substitution for DeBruyne, but the player remained on the pitch for the entire 90 minutes.
On the economic front, Inter continues to strengthen its financial position. The Nerazzurri club recorded revenues of 517.7 million euros and a profit of 22.7 million in the latest balance sheet. In addition, Inter is evaluating the possibility of welcoming a minority investor, in particular a fund linked to the AlThani family. The fund, owner of the Beneamata since May 2024, has expressed interest in taking a stake in the club without starting a concrete negotiation. The operation would allow the fund to monetize part of the investment and obtain a valuation of the company, while still maintaining control.
With the season still underway, SerieA fans will have to await with interest the return of LautaroMartínez and the evolution of internal tensions at Napoli, as well as any news on the internal investment front. Meanwhile, Inter continues to consolidate their economic position and plan the future of the new stadium, while Atalanta focuses on European competition.