Overview

• Federico Dimarco finished a sweeping move from a Petar Sucic layoff before Carlos Augusto’s deflected strike proved decisive, with Walid Cheddira quickly pulling one back for Sassuolo.
• Josep Martinez made his first start of the season in goal as Yann Sommer was rested, reflecting an active debate over Inter’s No. 1 spot.
• Captain Lautaro Martinez, managed for a back issue, began on the bench while Francesco Pio Esposito partnered Marcus Thuram up front and later had an acrobatic effort saved.
• The win followed a 2-0 Champions League victory at Ajax and lifted Inter into the top half on six points from four league matches.
• Rotation also brought recalls for Francesco Acerbi and Carlos Augusto on the left of the back three, with late Sassuolo pressure requiring key saves from Martinez and a Frattesi goal ruled offside.