Inter under Christian Chivu are facing a worrying problem early in the season. In six of their first nine matches, the Nerazzurri have found themselves behind, raising questions about tactical organisation and the team’s concentration.
In Serie A, Inter have recovered 10 points, but in the Champions League the comebacks have not brought a single point.
Inter are showing a weakness that is becoming harder and harder to overlook. In six of the first nine matches of the season, the blue-and-black side has been behind, forcing them to chase the result.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the problem has been under analysis for weeks at the Appiano Gentile training centre, as it relates to both tactical and psychological aspects.
Errors during build-up play, opponents’ movements that are not properly tracked, large gaps between the lines after the first press is broken, and individual mistakes are among the reasons that have often forced Inter to play while chasing the result.
So far, the team’s character has helped avoid greater damage, especially in the league. However, the situation requires intervention, as the important Champions League matches make finding solutions essential.
The difference between their performances in the league and those on the European stage is clear. In Serie A, Inter have been forced to come back against Napoli, Udinese, Roma and Bologna, collecting 10 points in these four matches in total.
Against Napoli and Udinese, the Nerazzurri even managed to recover from a two-goal deficit before securing victory. Against Roma, Lautaro Martínez was decisive with two goals, overturning the opponents’ initial 2-0 lead.
In the league, these comebacks have shown that Inter have the strength and quality to respond even in difficult situations. But in the Champions League, the story has been completely different.
In the matches against Real Madrid and Club Brugge, Inter’s efforts to recover the result did not bear the desired fruit.