Inter is in trouble. The defeat of Cagliari certifies the moment of great difficulty for the Nerazzurri, who passed within two months of undermining the second place of Naples to risk to meet even to the fifth. Yes, because if Milan and Roma were to win today, Spalletti's team would find themselves overtaken by their cousins and level on points with the Giallorossi: a scenario that was unthinkable until recently and has instead become more than possible, for a whole series of reasons. In fact, separating the technical difficulties from the internal problems would be absurd: this Inter is missing Icardi and Spalletti's desperate move to put Ranocchia up front explains it better than many words. A striker like the Argentine in the stands is a luxury that, perhaps, only Allegri could afford, Spalletti instead he would need it badly but the situation currently leaves him no choice. “I can only repeating the same things again: if there's a place where you can show the good of Inter it's on the pitch – reiterated the Nerazzurri coach. - You always take what's most convenient to take the conversation where you want, but already last week I said I expected Icardi to get back in his place. He too like Keita will be able to use il field to do the good ofteam".
The lie of the injury, however, does not deceive anyone and can not be used for long, especially if the standings were to get really ugly, beyond Icardi, however, there is an Inter that does not turn around, a distant relative of the one that, last autumn, seemed destined for a quiet qualification for the Champions League. Approaches like yesterday's cannot be explained only by the absence of the Argentine, indeed his compatriot Lautaro, albeit with different characteristics, did his duty by scoring the momentary 1-1 goal (38') and touching another in the final (great save by Cragno with the help of the post). Therefore, more than the attack (excellent proof also by a now rediscovered Nainggolan), it was the midfield and defense that betrayed, the first constantly crushed by the pressing of Cagliari, the second put on the ropes by the numerous (and precise) crosses of the team Maran, from which it is no coincidence that the two decisive goals were born, the first with a header from Ceppitelli (31', but perhaps the last touch is from Perisic) on a free kick by Cigarini (who But, it should be remembered, he had to be expelled previously for a double yellow card), the second with a splendid turn by Pavoletti (42 ').
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In the second half, Inter tried to react but the chances (in addition to the Martinez one already mentioned, a face-to-face Politano with Cragno should be noted) did not come in and the Sardinians could even close on 3-1 if Barella, the object of desire typical of the Nerazzurri, had not sent a penalty conceded in the final to the stars. La ball passes therefore to Milan, called a take advantage of the cousins faux pas in the afternoon match against Sassuolo (18 pm). A match that, at least on paper, shouldn't create big problems for the Rossoneri and not just for the moment anything but brilliant for the Emilians (the last victory dates back to 26/1 against Cagliari, since then 2 draws and 2 defeats). To give Gattuso confidence, in addition to the 60 that will fill San Siro, there are the more than positive numbers of his team, which has become, in the space of two months, the least beaten in Europe. The only 3 goals conceded in the last 10 matches between the league and various cups speak for themselves, as well as the fact that such a defensive performance has been missing since 2012, coincidentally year of the last qualification in the Champions League. Of course, such solidity rarely rhymes with entertainment and purists, especially after games like the last of Rome, turn up their noses.
However, all of this is of interest in relation to Gattuso, whose mission is far more important than simple entertainment. “Against Lazio we made a mistake on a technical level but not it is true that we have prepared the game to draw it, explain to me how to do it – replied the Rossoneri coach. – Now we like to defend all together and keep the team short, now, however, we have to think of nothing but Sassuolo, it will be a fundamental match. The most important thing is that we don't have to think about what we are playing with. We have 14 games, to be considered as finals, after that we will see where we are". And then it's time to think about the first, even more very important in the light ofthe defeat of Inter and the Rome derby scheduled immediately after. Gattuso will have almost the entire squad at his disposal and therefore will be able to confirm the 4-3-3 type with Donnarumma in goal, Calabria, Musacchio, Romagnoli and Rodriguez in defence, Kessie, Bakayoko e package in midfield, Suso, Friday e Calhanoglu in attack. Same game system also for De Serve, who will respond with Councils among the posts, Lirola, furry, Ferrari and Rogerio in the backlog department, Locatelli, Sensi e Bourabia in the median, Berardi, Babacar e djuricic in the offensive trident.
