Inter Milan Reclaims Serie A Top Spot After Como Defeat
Lazio leads the table by a single point as six coaches were replaced across the league during the international break.
By Lucas Sheridan ·
Inter Milan has moved back into the lead of the Serie A standings following a decisive victory over Como.
The 2025-2026 Scudetto winners have established themselves as the primary title contenders, though their defensive play remains a point of concern for analysts. They recently defeated Feyenoord 3-0 before securing a 2-0 win against a Como side that had just scored nine goals in a Champions League match against Lens.
The current standings reflect a volatile start to the season for many clubs. Lazio sits at the top of the table with 21 points after an away draw with Napoli. Inter Milan and AS Roma both hold 20 points, with Inter holding the tiebreaker. AC Milan has 19 points, while Como and Juventus each have 18. Napoli trails significantly with 15 points, a total that marks one of the club's weakest starts in recent years.
Coaching changes have been frequent in the first 11 matchweeks. Six managers were replaced during the international break that begins this week. Fiorentina recalled Paolo Vanoli after three games under Fabio Grosso. Bologna dismissed Domenico Tedesco after four matches and hired Raffaele Palladino. Parma parted ways with Carlos Cuesta to bring in Alberto Gilardino. Venezia replaced Giovanni Stroppa with Davide Nicola following six consecutive losses. Udinese swapped Kosta Runjaic for Paolo Zanetti, and Sassuolo fired Alberto Aquilani after a 3-0 loss to Roma, appointing Roberto D'Aversa to take over.
AC Milan has shown improved momentum under new manager Ruben Amorim. The club won away from home against Genoa, securing goals from Alphadjo Cisse and Christian Pulisic. Pulisic, who recently turned 20, has emerged as the team's standout performer with eight goals in the opening 13 matches across all competitions. Milan also lost to Ferencvaros in the UEFA Europa League during the same week.
Frosinone remains a surprise contender with 20 points in 11 games, despite a recent loss to Cagliari. Juventus continues to face inconsistent results under Luciano Spalletti, evidenced by an away draw with Fiorentina. Bologna has regained European contention under Palladino, while Napoli struggles to find form with key players like Kevin De Bruyne and Rasmus Hojlund appearing unsettled.
At the bottom of the table, Monza has dropped into the relegation zone after four straight defeats. Udinese lost again despite the managerial change, indicating that Paolo Zanetti will need more time to implement his tactics. Venezia has found some stability under Davide Nicola, recording two wins in five games. Parma has won only one match since the arrival of Alberto Gilardino.
The league will pause for the international break before returning action next week. The next major fixture for the top teams is the Derby della Capitale, scheduled for December 13, which will feature the table-leading Lazio against AS Roma.
Viewers can follow the season's progression through Paramount+, CBS Sports Network, and CBS Sports Golazo Network. The league will continue its schedule with the next set of matches taking place after the break, as teams look to solidify their positions in the title race and the European qualification spots.
