Two clubs in opposite halves of the Serie A table will do battle today in a league match between Inter Milan and Empoli. The first-division clash is scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET and can be live streamed here free.
What They're Saying
Inter Milan president Erick Thohir (via Football Italia): "We will continue to work towards strengthening the solidity of the club and ensuring that Roberto Mancini can have the highest quality and most competitive team on the pitch, and giving better performances for you, Inter fans, all around the world."
Empoli manager Maurizio Sarri (via Football Italia): "I have a wonderful relationship with the club. I have plenty of time to think calmly and make my choice."
The In-Form Player
Hernanes has enjoyed a modicum of success this campaign. In 25 league appearances, the 30-year-old has five goals, three assists and an average of 1.9 key passes.
Projected Lineups
Inter Milan (4-3-1-2): Handanovic; Jesus, Vidic, Ranocchia, Nagatomo; Brozovic, Medel, Kovacic; Hernanes; Icardi, Palacio
AC Milan (4-3-1-2): Bassi; Hysaj, Barba, Rugani, Laurini; Zielinski, Valdifiori, Vecino; Saponara; Pucciarelli, Mchedlidze
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via WhoScored).
Standings
| Rnk | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | +/- | Pts | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juventus | 38 | 26 | 9 | 3 | 72 | 24 | 48 | 87 | |||
| 2 | AS Roma | 37 | 19 | 13 | 5 | 53 | 29 | 24 | 70 | |||
| 3 | Lazio | 37 | 20 | 6 | 11 | 67 | 36 | 31 | 66 | |||
| 4 | Napoli | 37 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 68 | 50 | 18 | 63 | |||
| 5 | Fiorentina | 37 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 58 | 46 | 12 | 61 | |||
| 6 | Genoa | 37 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 61 | 44 | 17 | 59 | |||
| 7 | Sampdoria | 37 | 13 | 16 | 8 | 46 | 40 | 6 | 55 | |||
| 8 | Internazionale | 37 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 55 | 45 | 10 | 52 | |||
| 9 | AC Milan | 38 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 56 | 50 | 6 | 52 | |||
| 10 | Torino | 37 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 43 | 45 | -2 | 51 | |||
| 11 | Palermo | 37 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 51 | 54 | -3 | 46 | |||
| 12 | Sassuolo | 37 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 46 | 56 | -10 | 46 | |||
| 13 | Verona | 38 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 49 | 65 | -16 | 46 | |||
| 14 | Chievo | 37 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 28 | 38 | -10 | 43 | |||
| 15 | Empoli | 37 | 8 | 18 | 11 | 43 | 48 | -5 | 42 | |||
| 16 | Udinese | 37 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 40 | 52 | -12 | 41 | |||
| 17 | Atalanta | 38 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 38 | 57 | -19 | 37 | |||
| 18 | Cagliari | 37 | 7 | 10 | 20 | 44 | 65 | -21 | 31 | |||
| 19 | Cesena | 37 | 4 | 12 | 21 | 36 | 68 | -32 | 24 | |||
| 20 | Parma | 37 | 6 | 7 | 24 | 31 | 73 | -42 | 18 |
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