Serie A Daily Report - 2026-09-06

Inter Milan came from two goals behind to beat Napoli 3-2 at San Siro on Saturday, preserving their perfect start after three Serie A rounds. Matteo Politano and Rasmus Højlund put Napoli 2-0 ahead with goals in the 50th and 53rd minutes, but Lautaro Martínez replied three minutes later. Marcus Thuram equalised in the 82nd minute after previously hitting the post, before Martínez struck again in second-half stoppage time to complete the turnaround. Manuel Akanji helped create the winner by recovering a loose ball and finding the Argentine forward, who finished from close range.

The result kept Inter at the top end of the early title race while leaving Napoli with successive league defeats under Massimiliano Allegri, following their loss to Como. Allegri described the match as highly entertaining for spectators but criticised the ease with which Inter reduced the deficit. Napoli’s collapse was particularly damaging because they had controlled the scoreline after half-time, only to concede twice late on. Inter’s resilience was underlined by Martínez’s decisive contribution, and the champions now face a demanding Champions League trip to Real Madrid on Tuesday, adding an immediate test after their dramatic domestic victory.

Roma maintained their perfect Serie A start by recovering from a goal down to beat Atalanta 2-1 at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday. Roma dominated the first half but failed to convert their chances, then fell behind 80 seconds after the interval when Éderson finished from a rebound. Mario Hermoso equalised in the 89th minute with a header from a corner, and substitute Matías Soulé completed the turnaround in stoppage time after setting up the leveller. The victory gave Roma nine points from three matches and moved them to the top of the table on goal difference, ahead of Inter Milan.

Gian Piero Gasperini said the manner of the victory showed that his players “really believe”, particularly after conceding against the run of play. Roma registered 39 shots to Atalanta’s six and ended the match with 2.97 expected goals compared with Atalanta’s 0.7, figures that reflected the hosts’ sustained pressure. They also recorded 78 touches in the visitors’ penalty area. The comeback extended Roma’s winning start in Gasperini’s first weeks in charge and offered evidence that the team can turn territorial dominance into points even when an opponent scores first.

Federico Gatti scored in the second minute of stoppage time to earn Juventus a 1-1 draw against AC Milan in Turin on Sunday. Juventus had created the clearer opportunities during a goalless first half, with Mike Maignan making important saves from Francisco Conceição. Milan then took the lead in the 69th minute when substitute Alphadjo Cissé finished after entering the match, with Samuel Chukwueze providing the assist according to Complete Sports. Juventus continued to press and were rewarded when Gatti met a Teun Koopmeiners delivery with a powerful header beyond Maignan. The result left both clubs unbeaten after three league matches.

Ruben Amorim acknowledged that Milan had not done enough to deserve victory, saying Juventus did not deserve to lose. The visitors had struggled to create chances and relied on Maignan, as well as the goal frame, to withstand Juventus pressure before Cissé’s counter-attacking breakthrough. The draw ended both sides’ 100 per cent records, leaving them on seven points after two wins and a draw. For Juventus, Gatti’s late intervention preserved momentum in a high-profile fixture; Milan instead had to settle for a point after appearing set to make it three wins from three under Amorim.

Gennaro Gattuso said Lazio were being affected by the absence of their supporters before Monday’s Serie A meeting with Udinese. Lazio had won both of their opening league matches, but continued to play home fixtures without their usual backing in the stands. Gattuso said it would be “hypocritical” to claim the atmosphere had no effect, pointing to the missing celebrations after goals and the lack of normal reaction when matches turned difficult. The coach also said the players were aware of the circumstances and had to continue working despite the unusual conditions surrounding the club.

The comments highlighted a continuing challenge for a Lazio side attempting to maintain its perfect start. Gattuso described the missing support as an additional element of football rather than a tactical issue, arguing that playing in a large stadium without the usual atmosphere changed the experience for the team. Lazio’s trip to Udinese therefore carried significance beyond the table: another victory would sustain their early momentum while testing whether they could reproduce their opening performances away from the Olimpico. The club’s supporters remain central to the discussion around the team’s home environment.

Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay was due to undergo a minor heart procedure the following week after the club confirmed he had a mild, benign arrhythmia. The Scotland international had been substituted during last weekend’s 2-1 defeat by Como, and the condition was expected to keep him out for more than a month. The 29-year-old was expected to return after the international break. McTominay subsequently wrote on Instagram: “See you soon, Napoli. I won’t be long,” signalling his intention to return once the medical process was complete.

McTominay’s absence added to Napoli’s difficult start after their 3-2 defeat by Inter on Saturday became their second successive league loss. He had been an important midfield presence during the opening weeks of the campaign, making the timing particularly awkward for Massimiliano Allegri as he sought to steady the side. The club’s confirmation that the arrhythmia was mild and benign provided the immediate medical context, while the projected return after the international break offered a broad target for his comeback. Napoli must now manage a period without him as they attempt to stop their early slide.

Sassuolo winger Cristian Volpato reportedly limped off during the first half of the club’s 2-2 draw at Bologna, raising concern over his availability for upcoming Serie A matches. Fox Sports Australia reported that the 22-year-old was holding his hamstring when he was substituted in the 37th minute. The extent of the problem was due to be assessed through scans in the following days. Volpato had started the season strongly and scored from outside the box in Sassuolo’s 2-1 victory over Torino the previous week, making the incident an unwelcome interruption.

The timing mattered both for Sassuolo and Australia, with the report noting that the winger had become a regular starter after an impressive World Cup campaign. Sassuolo secured a point at Bologna, but the club faced a wait to discover whether Volpato could continue his early-season run. Any absence would reduce the attacking options available to the newly established starter and could also affect Australia’s planning ahead of the January Asian Cup. For now, the injury remained a reported hamstring concern pending the outcome of the scans.