Milan (AFP) – Inter Milan slumped to their first defeat of the season as Spanish duo Luis Alberto and Pedro Rodriguez struck late to information Lazio to a 3-1 win on Friday which takes the Roman membership to the highest of Serie A.
It marked one other disappointing night for Inter supervisor Simone Inzaghi who has but to choose up a degree on the floor he graced as a participant for over a decade and the place he managed till 2021.
The previous Italy striker, as a substitute, needed to play second fiddle, as he did final 12 months when Inter have been handed one other 3-1 defeat, to Maurizio Sarri, the person who changed him on the Lazio bench.
“It was a really unhealthy loss,” Inzaghi advised DAZN. “It was a fair sport. We had a great first half however Luis Alberto’s purpose shifted the stability.”
Sarri introduced on Luis Alberto and Pedro simply earlier than the hour mark, shortly after Inter’s Lautaro Martinez had cancelled out Felipe Anderson’s fortieth minute opener.
Luis Alberto restored the Lazio benefit within the seventy fifth minute with an excellent shot which left Samir Handanovic stranded within the Inter purpose earlier than Pedro wrapped issues up 4 minutes from time.
“This victory is essential for us, it’s the trail we have to observe to progress,” mentioned Pedro.
With two wins and a attract three matches, Lazio take over prime spot within the desk, one level forward of Inter, who gained their first two matches.
In Friday’s different sport, promoted Monza slipped to their third defeat of the season once they misplaced 2-1 at dwelling to Udinese who collected their first win.
Andrea Colpani put the Silvio Berlusconi-owned aspect forward simply after the half-hour however the lead solely lasted 4 minutes earlier than Beto levelled for Udinese.
Monza have been trying good for his or her first level of the season till 19-year-old defender Future Udogie, on mortgage from Tottenham, knocked within the winner 12 minutes from time.
On Saturday, Juventus host Roma, who’ve gained two out of two, whereas Bologna journey to AC Milan. Napoli may also go three wins from three once they journey to Fiorentina on Sunday.
