Inter's lingering problems

Unarguably, the post-Mourinho era have been devoid of fairy tales for the ‘Nerazzurri’. The most alarming dip in form has been witnessed in the current season. I will unfold the reasons behind Inter’s lingering problem in the next few lines.


SELLING OF ETO’O

I think selling Eto’o is one of the many mistakes that Inter has done this season. Eto’o scored 37 goals in all competitions in the penultimate season, before his departure. Latest statistics shows that the trio of Diego Forlan, Mauro Zarate and Castaignos who were signed to replace Eto’o, have scored just 3 goals between them.




IMPATIENT BOARD/PRESIDENT

Recently, former Inter coach, Gian Pierro Gasperini who was sacked after just five competitive games, has broken his silence over the sacking in an interview with La Gazetta dello Sport. He hinted on the unavailability of South American players upon his arrival due to the Copa America, while some players went to play international friendlies, leaving him with only three days to prepare with the full squad for the first Serie A game. 

He also stressed on his desire to sign a certain midfielder and some strikers which were eventually shelfed. Although Gasperini came up with tactics that was widely criticized, I consider 5games not good enough to evaluate a new manager.




DEPARTURE OF THIAGO MOTTA

Inter’s current manager, Claudio Ranieri, expressed his concerns over the Motta sale. Though Motta wanted to leave, his loss can’t be made up for by the arrivals of two midfielders Palombo and Freddy Guarrin, who haven’t made much of an impact thus far.

TIRED LEGS/ POOR FORM AND INJURIES

The Nerazzurri’s recent dip in form which saw them lose 4 out of 5 their last Serie A matches, may be linked to injury worries and poor form . Inter lacks athleticism, thanks to some tired legs in the squad. I will love to see a manager with a philosophy of integrating young players into the starting eleven. 





Written by Aniefiok Okon
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