Inter Milan showed their exhaustion as they switched off yet again in Serie A and dropped points against Parma.
This is the verdict in today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews.
Inter Milan will have thought that they were cruising at halftime yesterday at the Stadio Ennio Tardini.
The Nerazzurri were 2-0 up after the first half against Parma.
On the one hand, there were already clear warning signs from the home side. Inter had allowed a couple dangerous chances on the counterattack.
However, on the balance of play, Inter had largely controlled the match yesterday. They had created more and better chances to earn their lead.
Inter Milan Switch Off Again In Serie A To Drop Points Vs Parma
But Inter Milan certainly did not come on to the pitch with the right attitude in the second half at the Tardini.
The Nerazzurri seemed determined to simply protect their lead and run out the clock.
Against a Parma team hungry for a result in the relegation battle and with nothing to lose, this was precisely the wrong attitude from Inter.
The Nerazzurri invited far too much pressure from Parma.
And this is not the first time.
Just last weekend, Inter had allowed a similar fightback from Udinese.
The Nerazzurri survived that scare with the three points. But not this time.
Meanwhile, at the start of the season, an out-of-sorts Inter had dropped points in similar circumstances against the likes of Genoa and Monza.
Yes they’re tired, BUT it’s a general mentality issue.
The get 2-0 up and think it’s in the bag.
Then the coach needs to see what we all see, a 2-0 game that’s in the balance with us under real pressure. Knowing that if they score it’s really dangerous – he still makes subs we all scratch our heads at.
It’s like he’s chosen them prior to the game and won’t / can’t change plan to a developing game…
I know they said all year the champions league is the priority but if they blow the league from here because of these kind of performances – big questions need asking. As that will be a period of 5 years when we’ve won 2 titles but should have really had at least 4.