Inter look to rebound but face fresh doubts before Atalanta match
March 12 : The Serie A title race enters a decisive phase this weekend as leaders Inter Milan host Atalanta on Saturday, seeking to steady their campaign after a derby defeat with injuries mounting ahead of the final run-in. Cristian Chivu’s Inter remain seven points clear at the top despite a 1-0 defeat to AC Milan in Sunday’s Derby della Madonnina, but the loss ended a strong run as the season enters its final stretch. With 10 matches remaining, Inter could be without key forward duo Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram, who have been sidelined by injury and illness respectively, while dynamic midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu remains a doubt with a muscle problem. Inter were also knocked out of the Champions League by Norway’s Bodo/Glimt, losing 5-2 on aggregate in the playoffs. Chivu insists his team are not losing steam. “With 30 points still up for grabs, nothing would have changed even if we had won,” he said after the loss to Milan. “We must unlock our full potential and remain competitive until the very end.” …
