Serie A Daily Report - 2026-09-15

Inter Milan overturned an early 2-0 deficit to beat Udinese 5-3 at San Siro on Monday and preserve their perfect Serie A record. James Abankwah headed the visitors in front after nine minutes before Jurgen Ekkelenkamp doubled the advantage seven minutes later. Carlos Augusto reduced the arrears with a long-range strike, and Nicolò Barella equalised before half-time. Marcus Thuram completed the turnaround in the 57th minute, while Pio Esposito and substitute Ange-Yoan Bonny added further goals. Idrissa Gueye scored a late consolation for Udinese, but Inter held on for their fourth league victory.

The result kept Cristian Chivu’s side level with Roma on 12 points, setting up a meeting between the two unbeaten leaders at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday. Inter’s comeback again demonstrated their attacking resilience, but the slow opening was a concern for the coach after a similar 2-0 recovery against Napoli in the previous league match. John Stones made his first start since joining on a free transfer from Manchester City, but the England defender limped off after appearing to pull up while chasing an Udinese attack. His condition will be watched ahead of the weekend summit clash.

Roma stayed perfect after four Serie A matches by beating Torino 2-0 on Monday, with Donyell Malen and Niccolò Pisilli scoring the goals. Malen opened the scoring just before half-time, taking advantage of a defensive error from Torino goalkeeper Lucas Perri. Pisilli then confirmed the points in the 93rd minute by turning in a pass from Gianluca Mancini. The victory moved Roma to 12 points and kept them at the summit on goal difference, with the club having conceded only once so far this season according to the match analysis.

Malen’s finish was his sixth goal in four league appearances, underlining the impact of the Netherlands international at the start of his Roma career. The result also gave Roma the ideal platform for Saturday’s meeting with fellow leaders Inter, who matched their 100 per cent record by beating Udinese. Roma’s superior goal difference means they remain first before that encounter, while the fixture will provide an early test of whether their disciplined start can withstand the champions’ attacking threat.

Como followed their impressive Champions League debut with a 2-1 home win over Parma on Monday, extending their unbeaten start to the Serie A season. Jacobo Ramon opened the scoring in the 23rd minute after meeting Nico Paz’s corner and finishing from inside the area. Parma threatened after the interval, with Robert Sanchez saving David Romero’s effort on to the post, but Como restored their advantage through Kaiki Bruno. The visitors pulled one back late, yet Cesc Fabregas’ side held on for a third league win in four matches and moved to third place on 10 points.

Fabregas described the victory as an important response after Como’s 4-1 win over Leipzig in their maiden Champions League campaign. He also highlighted the value of defenders contributing goals, pointing to Arsenal’s success from set plays and suggesting that Como could gain an advantage by developing the same threat. Kaiki Bruno’s decisive strike offered an immediate example of that approach. Como’s rapid rise has now combined European progress with strong domestic form, placing the newly established top-flight side among the early pace-setters.

Serie A’s latest attempt to bring private investment into its commercial business has attracted around ten bidders, according to Inside World Football. JP Morgan has begun narrowing the field after receiving offers for a minority stake in a new company that would hold the league’s international media rights, overseas sponsorship and betting-related business. The proposed sale would involve between 10 and 20 per cent of the company, while Serie A would retain control. The reported bidders include major investment groups such as Bain Capital, Oaktree, Carlyle and Blackstone.

Reuters previously valued the business at between €3 billion and €4 billion, with annual revenue of approximately €250 million and core earnings of about €200 million. A minority investment could therefore raise hundreds of millions of euros, depending on the final valuation and structure. The process reflects Serie A’s effort to strengthen the value of its international commercial operations without surrendering control of them. Further negotiations are expected as JP Morgan reduces the field and assesses the competing proposals.

Ruben Amorim said Milan could not set minimum targets and had to approach every match with the expectation of victory. The head coach was speaking at Tuesday’s press conference before Milan’s opening Europa League fixture of the 2026-27 season against Benfica. Amorim called the match a major opportunity and an historic meeting at a strong European level, while acknowledging the quality across the competition. Milan’s domestic campaign had recently included a 2-2 draw at Lazio, where they recovered after trailing 2-0 at half-time.

Amorim also defended the need for squad depth after making three half-time substitutions against Lazio. Luka Modric was withdrawn during that match, and the coach explained that Milan need to dominate possession to allow the 41-year-old midfielder to play at his best rather than being drawn into a running game. Yunus Musah’s emergence and the impact of younger players were used as reminders that opinions can change quickly in football. The message was clear: Milan’s standards will be judged by results, while tactical balance and rotation remain essential.

Udinese announced a new annual sustainability initiative designed to incorporate measurable environmental and social actions into a Serie A matchday. Play for Sustainability – Our Planet, Our Game will begin with the club’s home fixture against Cagliari on Saturday 19 September. The project was presented at the Bluenergy Stadium with representatives from UEFA, Lega Serie A, FIGC and Italy’s Ministry of Environment. Udinese will be the first club to use the Football Event Sustainability Manual, produced by UEFA and European Leagues, as the framework for a dedicated league match.

Planned measures include sustainable travel, renewable energy, waste management and recycling, responsible catering, accessibility and supporter engagement. Udinese also intends to publish a report after the match, giving the initiative a measurable follow-up rather than limiting it to matchday messaging. The programme places a Serie A fixture within a wider attempt to make football events more environmentally responsible and socially accessible. Its implementation could provide a practical example for other clubs considering similar changes to their own operations.