Juventus 4-3 Inter: Yildiz shines, Inter in crisis, Chivu under fire | OneFootball

The third matchday of Serie A 2025/26 gave us a memorable Derby d'Italia: at the Allianz Stadium, Juventus overcame Inter 4-3 in a spectacular match, full of twists and goals.

Juventus-Inter 4-3: Yildiz leads the Bianconeri, Inter in crisis and Chivu already under pressure

Scorers were Kelly, Çalhanoglu (double), Yildiz, Marcus Thuram, Khéphren Thuram, and Adzic. The Bianconeri remain at the top of the table, while the Nerazzurri slip to three points in three games, with two heavy defeats on their shoulders.

Let's analyze the five main truths that this challenge has given us, writes Eurosport.

1) Yildiz is the new leader of Juventus

Juventus has finally found a player capable of leading them technically and mentally. Kenan Yildiz is no longer just a promise: the young Turk is establishing himself as a true leader. Against Inter, he scored a goal, provided an assist and every time he touched the ball he created superiority, showing a repertoire of a high-level playmaker.

Igor Tudor enjoys a player who is no longer the inconsistent talent of previous seasons, but a mature protagonist, aware and capable of carrying the team on his shoulders. His growth is the brightest signal for a Juventus that wants to seriously fight for the Scudetto again.

2) Juventus-Inter, absolute spectacle: the Derby d’Italia as it should be

It had already happened last year with the 4-4 at San Siro, but this time the show did not disappoint. At the Allianz Stadium, the game was played at high rhythms, with defensive errors but also champion plays, intensity, and continuous front reversals.

It was a Derby d’Italia that enhanced Serie A, exporting to the world the image of two modern and combative teams. The challenge within the challenge between the Thuram brothers, both scoring under the gaze of their father Lilian, added charm to an already epic encounter.

3) Fragile Inter: the defense does not hold

Inter needs to regain confidence, especially in the rear department. Too many individual errors, collective inattentions, and an evident lightness in preventive markings. The paradox is that Cristian Chivu, as a player, was a reliable and charismatic defender. But today his Inter concedes too much: Kelly and Marcus Thuram took advantage of serious mistakes, while Adzic punished an already struggling department.

Even the addition of Akanji did not bring balance: indeed, the former City player showed a poor understanding with his teammates. With Sommer not impeccable, the Nerazzurri rearguard seems in disarray. The gap from the top is already six points and the signals are anything but reassuring.

4) Lautaro Martinez: big absentee

A Derby d’Italia without the contribution of its captain. Lautaro Martinez was on the margins of the game, never incisive, never really dangerous. In an open game full of opportunities, the Argentine left no trace and Chivu decided to replace him well in advance.

Inter needs the best Lautaro: not only as a bomber, but above all as a leader capable of leading his teammates in a complicated moment. Without his contribution, the crisis risks becoming even deeper.

5) Chivu already at risk of dismissal?

The balance is heavy: three points in three games, two consecutive defeats and a team that seems lost. After a disappointing Club World Cup and a difficult summer, Cristian Chivu is already under pressure.

Inter appears mentally fragile, discontinuous in play and vulnerable behind. The next games will be decisive: the company has no time to lose and the Romanian coach, who arrived as a stopgap solution, must change course quickly. The bench wobbles and the risk of dismissal is no longer taboo.

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