The arbitration proceedings against Lameck Banda were closed in favor of Lecce, with the ruling confirming the player's serious breach of duty and his fine of 256,250 euros. The decision, taken by the Judicial Authority, was accepted by the Neapolitan club, which asked FIFA to continue with the proceedings against Banda and the Al-Swehly Sports Club.
Meanwhile, Inter finds itself having to manage a series of injuries that have affected the defense. After the 4‑3 defeat against Club Brugge in the Champions League, Cristian Chivu had to deal with the loss of Lautaro Martínez and Benjamin Pavard. The Frenchman is injured in the adductors of his right thigh and will be out for at least twenty days. With John Stones also unavailable, the defensive options are reduced to Bisseck, Akanji and Bastoni, with Carlos Augusto as a possible alternative. The coach also considered Leonardo Noah Bovio, defender of the Under 23s, and Gabriele Re Cecconi to give space to the young players.
Chivu underlined the importance of not dramatizing after the European defeat, saying that the club must take responsibility and react. At the same time, attention has shifted to the future of Federico Chiesa, who has had a not very positive third season at Liverpool and who could leave in January. Inter, Lazio and Atalanta are in negotiations with the former Juventus player, but his salary of over six million euros represents an obstacle for the Biancocelesti.
In Rome, Donyell Malen spoke of his excellent impact and immediate understanding with Paulo Dybala. The Dutchman explained that he left Aston Villa to play continuously and said he was convinced of the potential of Gasperini's team. When asked if he should have scored against Lautaro, he replied confidently: "I would say."
Lecce, however, won the arbitration proceedings against Banda, with the sentence confirming the player's serious breach of duty and his fine of 256,250 euros. The club asked FIFA to continue with the proceedings against Banda and Al-Swehly Sports Club, leaving the matter open before the international federation.