Inter Milan, after losing the Supercup with a score of 2-3, saw their morale plummet. However, upon returning to the league, they managed a 1-0 victory as guests against Venezia, which helped the players regain their confidence. Currently, they remain strong contenders for the Serie A title.
On Thursday at 3:45 AM this week, the 19th round of Serie A will officially kick off, with Inter Milan hosting Bologna at home. The Nerazzurri have already achieved six consecutive victories in Serie A, scoring a total of 20 goals and conceding only one during this period, demonstrating their formidable dominance. With two fewer matches played, Inter Milan trails the top team Napoli by four points. Therefore, this match against Bologna presents an excellent opportunity to close the gap, and Simone Inzaghi has shown his ambition to lead the team to defend their title.
On Bologna's side, their recent form has also been impressive, with three wins in six Serie A matches. This includes a 2-2 draw away against Juventus and a 2-2 draw at home against Roma, showcasing their tenacious fighting spirit. Currently, Bologna is ranked seventh in Serie A and has a promising prospect for European competition, so they are also highly motivated and unwilling to give up any chance to score points. Moreover, Inter Milan's ability to be dramatically overturned by Milan with a 3-2 score has exposed their weaknesses, which Bologna is not afraid to exploit.
Of course, for Inter Milan, Bologna is an opponent they particularly enjoy facing. Previously, Inter Milan defeated Bologna at home with a continuous score of 6-1, with players such as Dimarco, Lautaro, and Barella all scoring goals, indicating their familiarity with Bologna. Unfortunately, both of Inter Milan's midfielders Mkhitaryan and Çalhanoğlu are currently injured, leaving their participation in doubt. If they withdraw from the game, it will test the depth of Inter Milan's bench.
However, since the opening of the winter transfer window, Inter Milan has been actively recruiting new players. Currently, Manchester City captain Kyle Walker is close to joining the team on loan and will become an important member. Additionally, Inter Milan is closely monitoring the 19-year-old central defender Komuzyo, and Pas, who is equally talented, is also a key focus for them. Therefore, for Inter Milan, as the most successful team in Serie A over the past five years, they are always among the favorites for the championship, and Simone Inzaghi possesses the capability to lead the team to victory.
