Pressure is mounting on Inter Milan following a series of negative results in the UEFA Champions League, amid questions regarding Romanian coach Cristian Chivu's options in the transfer market and the team's ability to address its issues, particularly in the goalkeeper position.
According to what was reported by the Italian site "Tuttosport", the recent European defeat has reopened the file on unfinished transfers, with the deal for goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario at the forefront, which stumbled due to Chievo's priorities in the transfer market.
Recent European results have forced Inter to make clear adjustments, having lost four consecutive matches in the competition and seven of their last eight European matches, according to the report. The difference between the team's performance in Serie A and their continental level seems evident; they managed to come back in domestic matches after trailing by two goals against SSC Napoli, Udinese, and Roma, while facing greater difficulties against Real Madrid and Club Brugge, amid the heightened level of competition and pace of play in the European tournament.
Kievo has prioritized enhancing their attacking quality, aiming to sign Ademola Lookman upon his arrival, before later insisting on bringing in Curtis Jones this summer. The coach believes the team needs players capable of making a difference individually and activating the attacking system, rather than relying primarily on collective movements. He also emphasized, ahead of the match against Club Brugge, that he cannot ask his players to drop back and wait for the opponent, as this contradicts the approach he wants to establish within the team.
In contrast, the report indicated that Inter need to improve their defensive organization and focus, having suffered from a loss of balance during their attempts to come back in matches, which cost them four goals against Club Brugge. The issue of goalkeeping also stands out as a matter worth following, amid discussions about the stalled deal for Vicario, alongside the high salary of goalkeeper Yann Sommer Martínez, which could become a burden on the club.
The report suggests that Inter's results in the Champions League will be significant in shaping the management's approach during the next transfer window, whether it concerns strengthening the squad or reconsidering some current options.
