Both physically and mentally exhausted! Inter Milan s first match in the Club World Cup draws, and the media s old news reiterates the mentality of heavy hitters before the game

On the morning of June 18, the 2025 Club World Cup group stage continued. Serie A giants Inter Milan face the Mexican team Monterrey at the Orlando Stadium. After 90 minutes of fierce fighting, the two sides finally shook hands 1-1. Judging from the process of this game, Inter Milan players are still in a state of exhaustion both physically and mentally.

Before this game, Inter Milan suffered an injury. Midfielder Cialhanoglu, central defender Bissek and Polish midfielder Zelinsky all had high injury cards, and the main right wingback Dumfries also missed the game during pre-match training. In the starting lineup, coach Zivo sent rotation players such as Sebastiano Esposito, Damian and Aslani, which also reduced Inter's overall strength.

After the opening, Inter Milan still had the advantage in possession and shooting. In the 22nd minute, Barrela spiked and passed the ball. Facing the goalkeeper who had abandoned the goal, Damian kicked it away. Inter Milan, who missed the opportunity, was punished three minutes later. Monterrey took a corner kick, and 39-year-old Ramos beat Bastoni to score the first goal. Monterrey led 1-0. Inter Milan, who was behind in the score, strengthened his offense, and Esposito's close-range shot was blocked in the 28th minute. In the 36th minute, his shot was blocked again, and the lineman also raised his flag to signal offside. In the 42nd minute, Inter Milan took advantage of a free kick opportunity to cooperate, and captain Lautaro pushed the ball into the empty goal to tie the score. In the second half, both sides dispatched troops but did not score again, and the score was finally tied at 1-1.

In this game, Inter Milan had a 62% possession rate, but only 2 shots were directed by 15 shots, missing an excellent chance to score. Monterrey shot 11 times and shot directly, and the offense was also a bit terrible. After the game, Inter Milan coach Ziwo admitted that physical fitness issues restricted the team's performance. Captain Lautaro also said that passing the ball in a dry field is difficult, and the team also needs improvement in set-piece defense. The Club World Cup has just begun, and Inter Milan needs to improve in many aspects.

But it is undeniable that Inter Milan played very averagely in this game, and the players were obviously not energetic on the court. The famous media person Luo Ming updated his social media after the game and said that Inter Milan's psychological trauma may take longer to recover. He naturally refers to the Champions League final of the 0-5 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Inter Milan, most veterans, was very tired because of multi-line combat. The criticism encountered after that crushing defeat made the players physically and mentally exhausted.

What makes it even worse is that it is before this game. Riyadh Crescent Club CEO was interviewed and bluntly stated that their negotiations with Simeone Inzaghi were earlier than the Champions League final. This statement also caused the media, which had already been silenced, to start a new round of criticism, which once again seriously hit the mentality of Inter Milan players.

However, Inter Milan Chairman and CEO Marotta also expressed his opinion on behalf of the club after the game and comforted the players. He said that this is the end of one cycle and the beginning of another cycle. Inter Milan thanks Inzaghi for everything that he brought, but Inter Milan's history continues and he is very happy with Chivo's coaching. This speech invisibly gave the former coach a step forward, and also showed the pattern of Inter European giant clubs. Next, I hope Inter Milan will get rid of external interference and achieve better results.