# Inter Milan defensive and injury crisis

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/inter-milan-defensive-and-injury-crisis
> Updated: 2026-10-17T05:26:31.000Z. Sources: 256. Developments: 2.

Inter Milan maintained their position at the top of the Serie A table following a 3-1 comeback victory against Bologna at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. After conceding an early goal in the 10th minute to Tommaso Pobega, Inter responded with a Marcus Thuram header in the 44th minute. Second-half tactical substitutions proved decisive, with Carlos Augusto scoring the go-ahead goal in the 69th minute and providing the assist for Ange-Yoan Bonny, who secured the win in the 83rd minute. This victory marks Inter’s fourth comeback win this season and brings them to 19 points from seven matches.

Following the conclusion of Matchday 7, Inter Milan now shares the top of the table with Lazio, who secured a 3-0 victory against Juventus. AC Milan moved into fourth place with 15 points, trailing Inter by four points.

Despite the win, the club faces significant defensive and injury setbacks. The team has conceded 14 goals in eight official matches. Key personnel shortages include captain Lautaro Martínez, who is sidelined due to a hamstring injury, and defender Benjamin Pavard, who faces a three-week absence due to an adductor injury. These concerns may force manager Cristian Chivu to rely on youth prospects from the Under 23 squad.

## Claims

- AC Milan defeated Atalanta 3-2. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Gonçalo Ramos scored a penalty in the 24th minute. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Adrien Rabiot scored in the 43rd minute. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Mario Gila scored in the 57th or 58th minute. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Gianluca Gaetano scored for Atalanta in the 66th minute. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Nikola Krstović scored for Atalanta in the 81st minute. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Milan's victory brings their total to 15 points. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Como defeated Fiorentina 3-1. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Lazio defeated Juventus 3-0 in a Serie A match at the Allianz Stadium. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- A goal by Randal Kolo Muani in the 24th minute was disallowed for offside. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The victory brought Lazio to 24 points after 10 matches, tying them with Inter Milan. (single source)
- The 3-0 win is the largest margin of victory for Lazio as a visitor against Juventus in Serie A history. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-17: Lazio and Inter Milan lead Serie A after major Matchday 7 results

Lazio moved to the top of Serie A with a 3-0 win over Juventus, while Inter Milan remains leaders after beating Bologna 3-1. AC Milan rose to fourth following a 3-2 victory against Atalanta.

254 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benjamin-pavard-to-miss-inter-milan-match-against-bologna

### 2026-10-13: Inter Milan faces defensive crisis following Champions League losses

Inter Milan faces a defensive crisis following Champions League losses, with goalkeeper Josep Martinez under scrutiny for errors.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/josep-martinez-faces-scrutiny-after-error-in-inter-milan-loss

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