Inter switch focus to Scudetto race after Champions League heroics

Inter switch focus to Scudetto race after Champions League heroics

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Inter are three points behind leaders Napoli in the Serie A title race, while the bid for Champions League football heats up this weekend.

Inter came through a dramatic Champions League semi-final against Barcelona in midweek, but now must swiftly turn their attention to the Serie A title race. 

Simone Inzaghi's side reached the final of Europe's elite competition for the second time in three seasons after a stunning second-leg victory over the LaLiga leaders. 

Davide Frattesi struck the winner in extra-time, sealing a 4-3 victory on the night and a 7-6 win on aggregate, with Inter facing Paris Saint-Germain in the final in Munich. 

But Inter return to league action this weekend against Torino, hoping to cut the gap to leaders Napoli, whom they trail by three points with three games remaining. 

Inter have won their last five Serie A matches against Torino, recording four clean sheets in the process, but could be without two of their star players from midweek. 

Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram, who have both struggled recently with injuries, are likely to make way with one eye on the Champions League final later this month. 

Super sub Frattesi could also make a rare start in Serie A, with Inzaghi set to reward the Italian for his semi-final heroics. 

"Inter have never chosen the league, the Champions League or the Coppa Italia," Inzaghi said after the win over Barcelona.

"It's Inter, they have to play on all fronts, it's nonsense that we sit down and choose something."

Inter are handed just an 11.8% chance of lifting the title to Napoli's 88.5%, though a win would put the pressure on Antonio Conte's side. 

Napoli face Genoa later on Sunday, who have already sealed their safety in the division, but lost their last three Serie A matches.

The Partenopei have lost only two of their last 28 matches against Genoa in Serie A, winning 18 and drawing eight, and are expected to claim another three points here. 

But the league leaders will be without Alessandro Buongiorno, Juan Jesus and David Neres, while Stanislav Lobotka could also be a doubt after picking up an ankle issue. 

Billy Gilmour is his likely replacement in midfield, alongside compatriot Scott McTominay, who has enjoyed a fine debut season under Conte in Naples. 

McTominay has scored a brace in each of his last two home league games, taking his tally for the campaign to 11 league goals.

Since 1994-95, only Gonzalo Higuain, in both 2015 and 2016, has scored more than one goal in three consecutive home games in Serie A for Napoli. 

Atalanta tightened their grip on third place with a 4-0 win over Monza last time out, and welcome top-four chasers Roma to the Gewiss Stadium on Monday. 

Roma are level on 63 points with Juventus and Lazio, who square off at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday, while Bologna, who are one point behind, face AC Milan. 

Their meeting comes five days before they clash in the Coppa Italia final, where Bologna will bid to win their first major trophy since 1974. 

Inter switch focus to Scudetto race after Champions League heroics

Inter are three points behind leaders Napoli in the Serie A title race, while the bid for Champions League football heats up this weekend.

Inter came through a dramatic Champions League semi-final against Barcelona in midweek, but now must swiftly turn their attention to the Serie A title race. 

Simone Inzaghi's side reached the final of Europe's elite competition for the second time in three seasons after a stunning second-leg victory over the LaLiga leaders. 

Davide Frattesi struck the winner in extra-time, sealing a 4-3 victory on the night and a 7-6 win on aggregate, with Inter facing Paris Saint-Germain in the final in Munich. 

But Inter return to league action this weekend against Torino, hoping to cut the gap to leaders Napoli, whom they trail by three points with three games remaining. 

Inter have won their last five Serie A matches against Torino, recording four clean sheets in the process, but could be without two of their star players from midweek. 

Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram, who have both struggled recently with injuries, are likely to make way with one eye on the Champions League final later this month. 

Super sub Frattesi could also make a rare start in Serie A, with Inzaghi set to reward the Italian for his semi-final heroics. 

"Inter have never chosen the league, the Champions League or the Coppa Italia," Inzaghi said after the win over Barcelona.

"It's Inter, they have to play on all fronts, it's nonsense that we sit down and choose something."

Inter are handed just an 11.8% chance of lifting the title to Napoli's 88.5%, though a win would put the pressure on Antonio Conte's side. 

Napoli face Genoa later on Sunday, who have already sealed their safety in the division, but lost their last three Serie A matches.

The Partenopei have lost only two of their last 28 matches against Genoa in Serie A, winning 18 and drawing eight, and are expected to claim another three points here. 

But the league leaders will be without Alessandro Buongiorno, Juan Jesus and David Neres, while Stanislav Lobotka could also be a doubt after picking up an ankle issue. 

Billy Gilmour is his likely replacement in midfield, alongside compatriot Scott McTominay, who has enjoyed a fine debut season under Conte in Naples. 

McTominay has scored a brace in each of his last two home league games, taking his tally for the campaign to 11 league goals.

Since 1994-95, only Gonzalo Higuain, in both 2015 and 2016, has scored more than one goal in three consecutive home games in Serie A for Napoli. 

Atalanta tightened their grip on third place with a 4-0 win over Monza last time out, and welcome top-four chasers Roma to the Gewiss Stadium on Monday. 

Roma are level on 63 points with Juventus and Lazio, who square off at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday, while Bologna, who are one point behind, face AC Milan. 

Their meeting comes five days before they clash in the Coppa Italia final, where Bologna will bid to win their first major trophy since 1974. 

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