Inter's seasonal journey suffered a setback in the early league match played on Saturday, October thirty-one, two thousand twenty-six, when the Milanese side was beaten three-one by Milan. The result has led to assessments of the tactical setup and the stability of the Nerazzurri team's backline, led on the bench by manager Cristian Chivu, as highlighted in an in-depth analysis published by la Repubblica on the defensive dynamics of the squad.

In the first ten matchdays of the tournament, the team alternated prolific attacking displays with several goals conceded. The season began with a four-one home victory against Monza, followed by a one-nil success over Cagliari. In subsequent matches, there were three-two victories over Napoli and five-three over Udinese, in addition to a two-two draw against Roma at the Olimpico.

Prior to the defeat in the Milan city derby, the Nerazzurri had achieved three more consecutive victories by overcoming Parma, Bologna, and Fiorentina, to which was added a two-nil away win over Venezia in the midweek round on October twenty-eight. However, the deficit suffered against the Rossoneri interrupted the continuity of positive results, reigniting statistical scrutiny on the frequency of goals conceded.

The schedule demands a rapid reorganization in view of the upcoming official fixtures. Indeed, the Milanese side faces an away European Champions League trip against Feyenoord, scheduled before the return to league action set for Sunday, November eight, when Como visits the Giuseppe Meazza stadium. The closely spaced fixtures represent an immediate test to verify the group's defensive solidity.