The 22nd week of action in the Lega Serie A comes at us with a few matches worthy of noticing. The battle between Inter and Milan will keep fans on the edge of their seats, but those teams in contention for European competitions will also give their fans their money's worth when they take the pitch this weekend.
The Italian league has decided to keep games going despite the COVID-19 pandemic that has hit hard Europe once again, but the new rule allows teams to postpone games if they have more than nine infected players within their squads. This new rule encourages us to tell you to keep an eye on the latest news, since all games are subject to be suspended regardless of the time and date in which they were programmed.
Either way, all teams in the tournament will have something to hope for this weekend, which is why we want you to get ready for what should be an interesting set of games.
Top five teams in the Italian Serie A ahead of Matchweek 22
Inter make it to this round as the top club in the Italian league with a one-point lead over Milan and one game in hand. The rossoneri will be able to hold on to the second spot no matter what happens with them this weekend, as Napoli are five points back. The same can't be said for the Partenopei, as they are only two points ahead of Atalanta, who will be facing Inter. Juventus completes the top five, wishing for a win that will grant them a top four spot and some consolation for their Supercoppa Italiana loss.
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Top games to watch in the Italian Serie A
Juventus vs Udinese - The bianconeri side return to action after their heart-breaking loss to Inter in the Supercoppa, and they will do so facing Udinese, one of the teams that has struggled to find consistency this season. It should be a secure win for Juventus, but judging by their sometimes shaky form this campaign, the team coached by Massimiliano Allegri will need to step up and deliver.
Atalanta vs Inter - The league leaders step into Gewiss Stadium on a high after beating Juventus in the Supercoppa, but Gian Piero Gasperini's team has what it takes to make Inter tremble. Both sides are among the top four of the league, and a loss for any of them could result in being leapfrogged by either Milan or Juventus.
Milan vs Spezia - The rossoneri enter this match with everything to play for and only trailing Inter by one point, which means that a win here and a loss for their inner city neighbors could see them take the top spot all to themselves. This will not be an easy feat for them since Spezia are battling to avoid relegation, and a win of them would mean a bit of calm in what has been a tumultuous campaign.
Serie A - Who's in and who's out of Matchday 22?
Atalanta - Injured: Robin Gosens, Duván Zapata, Davide Zappacosta, Marco Sportiello, Rafael Toloi.
Inter - Suspended: Arturo Vidal.
Juventus - Injured: Danilo, Federico Chiesa.
Lazio - Injured: Elseid Hysaj, Toma Basic, Francesco Acerbi. Ineligible: Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro.
Milan - Injured: Alessio Romagnoli, Pietro Pellegri, Fikayo Tomori. Suspended: Sandro Tonali. Ineligible: Ismael Bennacer, Franck Kessie, Fodé Ballo-Touré.
Napoli - Injured: David Ospina, Lorenzo Insigne. Ineligible: André Frank Zambo-Anguissa, Adam Ounas, Kalidou Koulibaly, Victor Osimhen, Piotr Zielinsky.
Roma - Injured: Leonardo Spinazzola, Chris Smalling. Suspended: Bryan Cristante, Ibañez. Ineligible: Amadou Diawara, Ebrima Darbe.
Serie A - Matchday 22 broadcast info
