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Inter close out the opening chapter of the season in style Inter?s perfect start to the season has continued with a 4-0 thrashing of Fiorentina. It was a stellar showing all around, with Marcus Thuram opening his account at the Meazza, star man Lautaro notching a brace, and another shutout to make Inter the only team in Europe?s big-five leagues not to concede a goal so far. Despite being out-possessed 60-40%, Inter dominated what really mattered and limited the visitors to harmless passing. Inter tallied 21 shots (11 on target) and 3.73 expected goals to Fiorentina?s 6 (2 on target) and 0.38xg. It was the most complete performance of the season yet and a textbook rendition of Inzaghi Ball. The fact that the Viola?s keeper Olivier Christensen was its best player despite letting in four goals and conceding a penalty says it all. The only bad news is that we?ll have to wait two weeks to see the Nerazzurri in action next thanks to the international break, but the delay should be worth it - the Milan derby will welcome Inter back into action in mid-September.
Starting XIs

Inter?s XI (3-5-2)

Fiorentina?s XI (4-2-3-1)

Inzaghi kept the rotation to non-existent with a full week to prepare, although new signings Benjamin Pavard and Davy Klaasen were fresh faces on the bench. Fiorentina also kept things surprisingly consistent considering its Thurs...