This afternoon, Inter will play their penultimate encounter before the season's first international break when they travel to Friuli to take on Udinese.

The Nerazzurri will be facing up against one of Europe's most competitive teams, not only in Serie A.

Since the Friulians have won their last four games, they are aware of the size of the challenge they face.

The club posted images from the most recent training session on their official Instagram account, showing how hard the team is preparing to be at their best.

The hosts, who have won their past four games to record their greatest start to a top-flight season, are a point ahead of the Nerazzurri after a last-second victory over Torino last week.

Even if the game is still very close as it nears its conclusion, Inter and Udinese are the two teams in Serie A with the most goals scored in the closing 15 minutes of play (four), and both of those clubs scored in that time to win last week.

Udinese are the form side, but Inter's individual quality may still send the points their way.