Serie A returns this weekend for its last round of matches before the international break, featuring a crucial showdown between AS Roma and Inter at the Stadio Olimpico. Both teams have started the season strongly, winning all four of their opening games, making this encounter pivotal in the title race.

Match Highlights:

• AS Roma has only conceded one goal in their first four matches.
• Inter has allowed six goals, including two against Napoli and three against Udinese.
• Coaches Gian Piero Gasperini and Cristian Chivu are expected to field their best squads for this important fixture.

Player to Watch:

• Franco Mastantuono from Fiorentina has been in the spotlight after scoring his first Serie A hat-trick, making him the youngest Argentinian to achieve this feat in the top five European leagues, surpassing Lionel Messi.
• At just 19 years and 28 days, he also became the youngest Fiorentina player to score multiple goals in a match, breaking a long-standing record.

Storyline:

• Ruben Amorim, coach of AC Milan, is under scrutiny after a disappointing draw against Lazio and a loss to Benfica in the Europa League. With rumors about his job security surfacing, he needs a win against Lecce to stabilize his position. Amorim expressed his awareness of the pressure, stating, "I know it will take time, but I prefer doing this kind of work."

Matchday 5 Schedule:

• Friday, Sept. 18: Monza vs. Sassuolo, 2:45 p.m. (Paramount+)
• Saturday, Sept. 19:
  • Udinese vs. Cagliari, 9 a.m. (Paramount+)
  • Bologna vs. Torino, 9 a.m. (Paramount+)
  • AS Roma vs. Inter, 12 p.m. (Paramount+)
  • Venezia vs. Lazio, 2:45 p.m. (Paramount+)