Inter Milan took the lead in Serie A on Saturday with a convincing 3-0 victory over Parma at the San Siro Stadium. The reigning Italian champions were without captain Lautaro Martinez, who was rested until the hour mark after his return from Argentina and Lionel Messi's international farewell match. Despite this, Inter Milan dominated the game, capitalizing on a poor clearance by Parma's goalkeeper to open the scoring.
Petar Sucic broke the deadlock in the 13th minute, and five minutes later, Hakan Calhanoglu doubled the lead from the penalty spot. The French forward Marcus Thuram, overlooked for the latest France squad, reminded Zinedine Zidane of his quality by making it 3–0 after 31 minutes with his third goal of the campaign. This win marked Inter Milan's sixth consecutive win in the league.
Inter Milan now have 16 points from six games, moving three points ahead of Roma and Lazio, who both play on Sunday. New Parma coach Alberto Gilardino got off to a losing start as his team never got into the game and sit 17th with four points. The three-week international break did not diminish the pace of the titleholders, who were in top form throughout the match.
In other Serie A matches, Fiorentina returned to the relegation places after a 2–1 defeat to Genoa, who moved out of the drop zone thanks to their first win of the season. Italian runners-up Napoli, in ninth, host newly promoted Frosinone in Saturday's late game. Under-pressure Napoli coach Massimiliano Allegri welcomes back Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay, who underwent heart surgery last month and is on the bench for his first match since August 30.
Marcus Thuram's goal was his third of the season, and he has been in excellent form for Inter Milan. The team has been impressive so far this season, and their win over Parma was a testament to their strength. Inter Milan's coach will be pleased with the team's performance, especially given the absence of some key players.
The win over Parma was Inter Milan's fifth consecutive clean sheet in the league. The team's defense has been solid this season, and they have been able to score goals from various sources. Inter Milan's next match will be crucial in determining their title chances, and they will look to continue their winning form.
The Serie A season is heating up, and Inter Milan's win over Parma has put them at the top of the table. The team will look to maintain their form and win the title, but they face stiff competition from other top teams. The next few matches will be crucial in determining the outcome of the season.
Key points
- Inter Milan moved to the top of Serie A with a 3-0 win over Parma.
- Marcus Thuram scored his third goal of the season for Inter Milan.
- Inter Milan have 16 points from six games, three points ahead of Roma and Lazio.
