Mauro Icardi’s recent form and Inter’s results crisis has not put a stop to the long standing contract negotiations with all parties working towards finding an agreement as quickly as possible according to a report from Gazzetta dello Sport where they also examine Inter’s recent troubles in front of goal.
New data of Inter’s expected goals has been revealed. Before Empoli, Spalletti’s team had an expected goals rating of 1.50 goals per game. In the last three league games this has fallen to 0.78 goals per game. Almost a drop of 50%. Furthermore, the amount of goal scoring opportunities has also decreased, which is definitely not helping Maurito.
However, Icardi must take some responsibility for the situation too. He missed a clear cut chance in the game with Bologna that could’ve changed the outcome of the game.
Icardi missed his flight from Argentina back to Italy at New Year and was fined €100,000, arguably destroying the serenity in the dressing room. Paired with the continuous rumours of his poor relationship with various squad members, this is not the right image for a captain, even if this is considered normal for some players. He has a bigger effect in the dressing room than he believes and although he is young, now is the time to find the solution.
