Inter Lead Serie A Title Race as Lazio Threaten to Overtake; Allegri and Gasperini Renew Rivalry

Title Race Tightens at the Top

The Serie A title picture is once again the headline act, with Inter claiming another title 'first' — but Lazio able to overtake them at the summit, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.

The paper frames the contest through contrasting philosophies, describing Allegri's obsession with the result set against Gasperini's intensity as the meeting between 'Max and Gasp'. Corriere dello Sport bills the same fixture as a 'Clasico', noting that Allegri is set to use De Bruyne as a regista, with Anguissa available, though Lobotka is out. Gian Piero Gasperini, meanwhile, is expected to field Mora and Soulé behind Malen.

'No Negotiations in Advanced Stage'

Elsewhere, Conte addressed his own situation, insisting there are no negotiations at an advanced stage, a line certain to fuel further debate about his future.

Corriere dello Sport also carries the story of Rino, who 'tries to run away' — the suggestion being that a win would send him to the top of the table alone for a single night, with a call for 'the same energy as in Turin'.

Galliani on the Pitch and World Cup Turnaround

The papers also report an emerging idea in Serie A involving Galliani, with Malagò ready to take on the challenge of the vote. Meanwhile, Gattuso and Gilardino are credited with a World Cup turnaround as the international picture continues to shift.