Inter must remain calm and stay united, but should react immediately against Lazio tomorrow night. The Coppa Italia defeat to AC Milan hurt more than the losses to Udinese and Sassuolo, despite the fact Champions League qualification is the club’s priority this season.
During the match against the Rossoneri, psychological problems from recent campaigns resurfaced which has led to some soul-searching within the Nerazzurri camp.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the “virus” is returning and coach Luciano Spalletti must find a way to stop it from spreading. The Tuscan won’t resort to shock therapy, even though he realises the importance of a strong reaction against the Biancocelesti.
Though of course the team wants to end the calendar year with a great performance in front of an expectant San Siro crowd, tomorrow night is also important for financial reasons. Either a win or draw against Simone Inzaghi’s side would allow Inter to stay in the top four until the new year. This would trigger a clause in one of the sponsorship deals signed with Suning, allowing a further €3.5 million to enter the club’s coffers.