The Milanese clubs are off to a flyer with opening round wins in Serie A.

Nicky and Mina have praise for Brahim Diaz in Milan's win over Udinese and it's a mixed bag for Romelu Lukaku scoring in his return to Inter as they overcame a spirited and competitive Lecce.

We discuss whether players are authentic when they make declarations and gestures of love for their clubs.

A wasteful Nicolo Zaniolo outshines Paulo Dybala in Roma's win over Salernitana.

Nicky sets Mina off on a Jose Mourinho rant (the first of many this season, no doubt!).

Maurizio Sarri ups the ante on Mourinho by kicking off the pre-Rome derby mind games about 12 rounds early!

And we discus our move of Serie A Chronicles fully to Patreon: Become a Chronicles Tifosi Patron at serieachronicles.com/patreon to get all of our full episodes this season!

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