Inter Milan President Beppe Marotta is reluctant to let last night’s defeat to Fluminense taint the club’s worldwide image.
Speaking to Sport Mediaset via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri chief reiterated his confidence in this team.
These are difficult times for the San Siro club.
Indeed, Inter have gone from a busted treble dream to FIFA Club World Cup elimination in less than a month.
Therefore, it’s up to new boss Cristian Chivu to reignite the squad’s winning mentality and get Inter back on track.
Last night’s loss was hard to digest.
Despite carrying a favorite tag into their last-16 tie against Fluminense, the Italians came up second-best in Charlotte.
Though a 2-0 defeat wasn’t what Chivu had in mind heading into the game, this is not the time for regrets.
Instead, the Nerazzurri must work on rediscovering their mojo and preparing for next season as best as possible.
Beppe Marotta Unfazed by Inter Milan Loss vs Fluminense
“The final assessment is that it’s been a very intense and eventful season,” Beppe Marotta said after the match. “Playing our 63rd match is extraordinary in the world of football.
“We played 21 more matches than our rivals. We’re closing the book on a campaign in which we were protagonists both in Italy and abroad.
“Finishing second does not mean failure. We must always give our best, and that’s exactly what we did.
“Sometimes there are opponents in better form. But this season must be viewed as a positive one.”
Then, he reminded everyone of Inter’s stature in world football.
“Inter is a great club with a rich history,” he added. “We want to protect that legacy, and next season we aim to be protagonists in all competitions.
“Of course, we want to strengthen, but it also depends on what our rivals are doing.
We’re seeing an active market from other clubs, and we’ll be competitive.
“We’ve already completed some deals and are excited about the new arrivals and about Chivu, who has shown he has great expertise.
“Now it’s time for some rest before we prepare properly for the upcoming season.”
Beppe Marotta on Lautaro Martinez Remarks
Lautaro Martinez recently spoke about one of the hottest topics of the summer.
Indeed, he revealed his stance on intense speculation linking Hakan Calhanoglu with Galatasaray.
In doing so, he aimed a dig at the 31-year-old.
“Let me reiterate that finishing second is not a failure in sport. Many of our rivals didn’t manage that.
“Lautaro’s comments, even if made in the heat of the moment, are significant in his role as captain.
“He’s responsible for reflecting the team’s desire to always give their all and to foster a sense of belonging.
“When a player expresses the desire to leave, the door will be wide open.
“That applies to Calhanoglu, whom we’ll speak with clearly next week. If we end up parting ways, so be it.
“But right now, there are no indications that will happen. Lautaro was simply emphasizing the importance of always giving your best in a team sport.”
we are great club, but your actions are still in the manager level. lead the squad to aim higher in the pitch, don’t make them start firing anything outside the pitch.
Its not a matter of loss cause we know players are tired. Its about how poor Inter was on the ball. Lost the ball every time there were little bit of pressure. Passes were most done backwards because there were no confidence on the ball. Susic was the only one who looked comfortable on the ball. Tactics do not matter if players can’t control the ball on their feet. Stop focusing so much on physical and tactics but rather should be doing on the ball drills. This is why I hoped Inter went for Fabregas not Chivu.
totally agree for the reasons stated. Fabregas unfortunately couldn’t happen but also we need to give Chivu time now, it is what it is. As for the transfer market we need some ballers in midfield. Technically and with pace. This team is too slow overall. Let’s see where we end up after summer. 1 central defender with pace and someone as a Augusto backup with pace. Di Marco is no defender.