In the 1953–54 season, Internazionale competed in the domestic league as the defending champion.

Inter started the season without Nyers, cut off from the club following a debate with chairman Masseroni about his salary.

[1][2] However, this did not seem to encumber play, resulting in a better season than the previous year.

[1][2] Nyers came back just before the Derby della Madonnina, and won 3–0 by his hat-trick.

[5] Source:[5] Appearances and goals are referred to domestic league:[5] Ghezzi (34/−32); Armano (33/13); Neri (32); Giacomazzi (29); Nesti (29/2); Lorenzi (28/12); Mazza (27/3); Skoglund (27/10); Giovannini (25); Padulazzi (25); Fattori (20/2); Vincenzi (18/1); Brighenti (15/9); Nyers (14/8); Buzzin (12/5); Broccini (4); Blason (1); Zambaiti (1).