Inter lose again and open door for Napoli in Serie A title race

ROME (AP) — Marcus Thuram has missed three matches and Inter Milan has lost all three without scoring a single goal.

The Nerazzurri were beaten 1-0 at home by Roma on Sunday to put their Serie A lead at risk — giving Napoli the chance to move ahead when it plays Torino later.

Roma’s attacking midfielder Matias Soulé scored midway through the first half by redirecting a deflection as the Giallorossi produced one chance after another.

For Inter, the defeat followed a 1-0 loss at Bologna in the league a week ago and a 3-0 midweek loss to AC Milan in an Italian Cup semifinal derby.

Thuram, who has been out with a left thigh issue, could return for the first leg of the Champions League semifinals at Barcelona on Wednesday. The France forward has scored 14 goals and provided seven assists across all competitions for Inter this season.

Without Thuram, Lautaro Martinez has appeared fatigued as he attempts to carry Inter’s attack. And Marko Arnautovic, Thuram’s replacement, has been ineffective.

Inter and Napoli remained level on points with only four rounds remaining in the Italian league after this weekend.

Roma moved up to fifth, level on points with fourth-place Bologna, which visits Udinese on Monday.

Roma’s unbeaten run reached 18 matches, stretching back to December. It was the final game at the San Siro for Giallorossi coach Claudio Ranieri, who plans to retire at the end of the season.