On Saturday, October 21, Inter will visit Torino at the Olimpico grande stadium for the ninth round of Serie A.
Why It's Important
After the international break for national team matches, the action returns in the Italian domestic championship. Inter, AC Milan's runner-up, has 19 points from six wins, one draw, and one loss.
Meanwhile, Torino is fourteenth in the table with two wins, three draws, and three losses.
The Nerazzurri need to recover after the disappointing 2-2 draw against Bologna at home, before facing Red Bull Salzburg on Tuesday in the UEFA Champions League. Meanwhile, Ivan Juric's team comes from a 2-0 loss to Juventus as the away side. They have only scored six goals in eight matches, a worrying record that reinforces the defensive position of a team that has been close to relegation in recent years.
Players to Watch
As it usually happens whenever Inter plays, the spotlight will be on the goal-scoring ability of Argentine forward Lautaro Martínez, who returns after participating in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers.
Colombian Juan Cuadrado won't be able to play due to an Achilles tendon inflammation. The Frenchman Marcus Thuram will partner with Lautaro up front.
In Torino, Nemanja Radonjilc has scored three goals in the competition, while promising Colombian Duvan Zapata has only scored one goal so far in his new club.
Current Form
Inter comes from a 2-2 draw at home against Bologna, with goals from Francesco Acerbi and Lautaro Martínez. Torino, on the other hand, lost 2-0 to Juventus as the away side in the previous matchday.
Last Meeting
They played each other on June 3, 2023. It was a 1-0 victory for Inter, as the away side at the Olimpico grande, with a goal from Marcelo Brozovic in the 37th minute of the first half.
When and How to Watch
The match for the tenth round of Serie A will be played on Saturday, October 21, starting at 1:00 PM (ARG/CHI/URU) and 11:00 AM (COL/ECU/PER), and it can be watched live on Star+.