Explore today’s latest Serie A updates, featuring significant developments such as the injury setback for Inter midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu, midfield challenges confronting Massimiliano Allegri’s Juventus, along with notable victories for Roma and Fiorentina.
Calhanoglu was absent from Inter’s commanding 4-0 triumph over Lecce over the weekend, with subsequent tests revealing a minor muscle injury likely to sideline him for the next two matches. Inter remains hopeful for his recovery ahead of the crucial second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 encounter with Atletico Madrid on March 13th, holding a narrow advantage following their 1-0 first-leg victory.
Juventus prepares for their upcoming Serie A showdown against Napoli without midfield stalwarts Adrien Rabiot and Weston McKennie, with Rabiot nursing a dislocated ankle and McKennie coping with a dislocated shoulder. Despite securing a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Frosinone at the weekend courtesy of a late winner from Daniele Rugani, Allegri’s managerial performance drew criticism from newspapers.
Meanwhile, Sassuolo has initiated discussions with Gennaro Gattuso and Fabio Grosso as they seek long-term replacements for Alessio Dionisi, who was recently dismissed following the team’s defeat to Empoli.
Inter’s Lautaro Martinez joined an esteemed group after his brace against Lecce, becoming only the fifth player in the last 65 years to score more than 20 goals in three consecutive Serie A seasons, a feat previously achieved by Gabriel Batistuta, Antonio Di Natale, Edinson Cavani, and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Milan’s Rafael Leao earned plaudits from Italian newspapers for his standout performance, notably his early goal, in the 1-1 draw with Atalanta.
In other matches, Daniele De Rossi’s Roma secured a 3-2 victory over Torino, powered by Paulo Dybala’s first hat-trick since 2018, while Lazio suffered a 2-1 defeat against Fiorentina, with Michael Kayode and Giacomo Bonaventura delivering crucial goals for the hosts, allowing Fiorentina to overtake Lazio and claim seventh place in the standings.