Overview
- Federico Dimarco scored in the 14th minute before a late Carlos Augusto effort deflected in off Tarik Muharemovic to make it 2-0.
- Walid Cheddira pulled one back for Sassuolo in the 84th minute, setting up a tense finish at San Siro.
- Cristian Chivu said Inter should have finished the game earlier and noted Arijanet Muric’s form in goal as a key factor.
- Youngster Francesco Pio Esposito started again and drew praise from Chivu for his composure and work rate.
- Goalkeeper Josep Martinez made his season debut as part of planned rotation, with Yann Sommer rested, and Inter sit 10th on six points after four matches.