Gazzetta dello Sport believe the biggest problem at Inter is the lack of someone with the ability to fluidly move the ball.
“Nainggolan is not a playmaker, he was bought to add flare and goals, not to improve the circulation of the ball. Inter started the second game in a row with the same midfield pairing of Vecino and Brozovic. Vecino is an honest worker, capable of making big runs but does provide anything relevant. Brozovic became a credible regista in the second half of last season, when Rafinha was positioned in a more advanced role and Cancelo had free roam on the whole flank. A good director must not only be able to consistently pass to their target but their targets must also be well chosen. When in full flow, Vrsaljko and Politano could replicate the dynamic that Rafinha and Cancelo had, but other variations will be experimented with.”
With the return of Nainggolan, Spalletti has two options, replace Politano with the Belgian or resort back to a 4-2-3-1. In any case, Spalletti will want some sort of stability, as too many changes make things confusing, even for his own players.
