Sept 13 V7N- Inter Milan are heading into a crucial week with significant fixtures on the horizon. They will face Monza in Serie A this Sunday, aiming to maintain their early lead in the league. However, the upcoming challenges are even bigger as they prepare for a Champions League clash against Manchester City and the Milan derby against AC Milan.

Coach Simone Inzaghi is expected to rotate his squad for the Monza game, ensuring his key players are rested for Wednesday’s rematch against City, a team that defeated Inter in the 2023 Champions League final. Following that, the Milan derby will provide another intense challenge, with Inter looking to extend their advantage over their city rivals.

Despite Inter's strong performance on the pitch, there are troubling reports linking the club's hardcore "ultra" supporters to organized crime. The recent killing of Antonio Bellocco, a member of the 'Ndrangheta mafia, by Andrea Beretta, an influential figure among the Curva Nord ultras, has drawn attention to potential mafia infiltration within the club’s fanbase. This comes after another high-profile ultra leader, Vittorio Boiocchi, was killed last year.

Elsewhere, AC Milan will also have a busy week as they host Venezia and Liverpool. Despite a shaky start to the season, fans are hopeful for improved performances, particularly with Tammy Abraham set to start alongside his former Chelsea teammates.

In Atalanta, Ademola Lookman, who was pivotal in last season's Europa League victory, is set to return to action against Fiorentina, with crucial matches ahead, including a Champions League encounter against Arsenal.

This week promises to be pivotal for both Milan clubs and Italian football as a whole.

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