Empoli

Mauro Icardi

Luciano Spalletti

Carlos Bacca Ahumada With a host of his first-team squad linked elsewhere, AC Milan coach Vincenzo Montella put up a defiant front on Friday.

Gianluca Lapadula AC Milan failed to make the most of their dominance as they fell to a shock 2-1 defeat at home to Empoli in Serie A.

Stefano Pioli Mauro Icardi was suspended for Inter's clash with Empoli, and Stefano Pioli was pleased to see his side win 2-0 in his absence.

Massimiliano Allegri Juventus are in complete control of the Serie A title race and coach Massimiliano Allegri is well aware of that after the win over Empoli.

Alex Lobo Silva Serie A pacesetters Juventus are now 10 points clear thanks to a 2-0 win over Empoli, meaning the pressure will be on Roma away to Inter.

Stefano Pioli Inter's loanee midfielder Roberto Gagliardini said his side's 2-0 win over Empoli proves they can cope without 15-goal striker Mauro Icardi.

Leading scorer Mauro Icardi feels Inter's new recruits have been crucial to their strong start this season.

Having scored in wins over Pescara and Juventus, Mauro Icardi repeated the trick and saw off Empoli with a first-half brace for Inter.