Luca Gotti though would love to hand a blow to their ambitions today, particularly given that his own side sit on the cusp of a relegation battle. He'll be keen to nab three shock points to boost the hosts' own prospects.
That shock defeat to Sampdoria is well in the rearview for Antonio Conte now - and last time out, victory over champions Juventus further underlined their credentials this term. They sit three points behind neighbours Milan in the title race.
Hello and welcome to live coverage of the 2020-21 Serie A season as Inter look to keep up their pursuit of the Scudetto against Udinese at Stadio Friuli.