Inter Milan Beat Como To Keep In Touch With Leaders Atalanta

Inter Milan saw off Como 2-0 on Monday to stretch their unbeaten run in Serie A to 11 games and move back to within three points of leaders Atalanta.

Inter Milan saw off Como 2-0 on Monday to stretch their unbeaten run in Serie A to 11 games and move back to within three points of leaders Atalanta. Defender Carlos Augusto headed in from a corner early in the second half before Marcus Thuram wrapped up a fourth successive league win with a thumping finish in stoppage time. Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer made a crucial save on the hour to deny Nico Paz an equaliser as Simone Inzaghi's side showed signs of weariness at the San Siro in what was their third outing in a week.

Thuram's goal was his 12th of the season and sent him level with Atalanta striker Mateo Retegui for the league lead.

"Marcus is a high-class player who always trains well and has adapted very quickly to the way we play," said Inzaghi.

"You have to congratulate Como for coming here and giving it their all, but we stayed focused and showed great maturity."

Third-placed Inter are a point behind Napoli but have played a game less than the top two teams after their match with Fiorentina was called off at the start of December following Edoardo Bove's sudden collapse.