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Inter Milan aims for Serie A title defense with new coach and signings

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Inter Milan aims for Serie A title defense with new coach and signings

Summary

Inter Milan prepares to defend its Serie A title against newly-promoted Monza on Saturday. Coach Cristian Chivu, who previously oversaw only 13 matches in Serie A, significantly revitalized the team, leading them to a league and cup double last season. The club has added English players Djed Spence and John Stones and is close to signing Curtis Jones. Meanwhile, Napoli, now led by Massimiliano Allegri, seeks to mount a stronger challenge after battling injuries last season. Como, coming off a surprise fourth-place finish and its first Champions League qualification, looks to continue its remarkable rise in Italian soccer.

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•Inter Milan opens its Serie A title defense against Monza on Saturday.
•Cristian Chivu reinvigorated Inter, leading them to success last season.
•New signings include Djed Spence and John Stones.
•Napoli, now under Massimiliano Allegri, aims for a stronger campaign.
•Como qualified for the Champions League for the first time after finishing fourth.

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10:11 AMYahoo Sports — Brotherly touch and English flavor could see Inter dominate Serie A, Como looks to surprise again

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Cristian Chivu’s brand of brotherly love could be just what Serie A champion Inter Milan needs to dominate Italian soccer again this season. More than a few eyebrows were raised when the inexperienced Chivu was hired last year to replace Simone Inzaghi as Inter coach. The Nerazzurri were fresh off a 5-0 thrashing by Paris Saint-Germain in the most lopsided Champions League final in history.
— Yahoo Sportsby DANIELLA MATAR

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Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 10:11 AM
Brotherly touch and English flavor could see Inter dominate Serie A, Como looks to surprise again
Cristian Chivu’s brand of brotherly love could be just what Serie A champion Inter Milan needs to dominate Italian soccer again this season. More than a few eyebrows were raised when the inexperienced Chivu was hired last year to replace Simone Inzaghi as Inter coach. The Nerazzurri were fresh off a 5-0 thrashing by Paris Saint-Germain in the most lopsided Champions League final in history.

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