Club World Cup | Body and mind are even more tired, it is not surprising that Inter Milan was eliminated

Qilu Evening News·Qilu One Point reporter Yin Chengjun

Laotaro has no choice but to do with Inter Milan's performance. (Expand piece) Xinhua News Agency posted that

is so tired, so tired! Inter Milan, who had been tired for a whole season, lost in the 8th final of the Club World Cup on July 1, losing to Brazil's team Fluminense 0:2 and missed the quarterfinals. This defeat was undoubtedly a relief for the "Blue and Black Legion". They could finally take off their heavier sneakers and relax a little.

The number of participating games hit a new high

This season, Inter Milan hit a new high for Italian clubs, reaching 63 games. They played 38 games in the Serie A, they reached the finals of the Champions League, the Italian Cup reached the semi-finals, and the Italian Super Cup reached the finals. In addition, there are more competitions for national team players. Although no player has the strength to play all 63 games, some main players are also struggling every game, exhausted from fighting and have no time to rest.

I am tired even more physically and mentally. Although Inter Milan set the highest number of games, it was "in vain" and did not even win a championship. The Serie A champion was first by Naples, the Italian Cup was eliminated by AC Milan in the semi-finals, and the Italian Super Cup was also defeated by the city's arch-rivals. In the Champions League final, they lost to Paris Saint-Germain 0:5 and returned home in a disastrous defeat. Which football club in the world can be transported to this level?

The fatigue of running cannot bear good results

When climbing hard, I accidentally slipped down before reaching the top. No one feels good about this. Inter Milan players have also brought this mentality to the Club World Cup. After Inzaghi left, Inter Milan's famous star Chiwo took over. This was the first World Championship he led the team to participate. As a team that has performed well in the past three seasons, Inter Milan has naturally attracted the attention of fans around the world. In the first game of the group stage, the "Blue and Blacks" were not in shape, drawing 1:1 with Monterrey from Mexico. After that, facing Urawa Red Diamonds from Japan, they should have won a big victory, but ended with a small victory of 2:1. In the third game, they cheered up and defeated the Argentine Riverbed 2:0. Many Inter Milan fans thought they had finally woken up, but they didn't know that this was the end of their strength. In the 8th-finals, Inter Milan's opponents are not difficult to deal with. Flumenense has won four Brazilian League championships in a hundred years, only won the South American Liberators Cup once in 2023, but in 2024, it fell into the quagmire of relegation. Such results are still a certain gap compared with other participating Brazilian clubs such as Flamengo and Palmeiras.

However, Inter Milan still cannot gain a advantage in this Brazilian team. After the opening, they went to sleepwalking together. Although they were lined up with the strongest lineup, some veterans around 35 years old could not maintain their full combat effectiveness. In the third minute, a cooperation mistake occurred between defender Damian and goalkeeper Sommer, allowing Flumenense to seize the first record as soon as the game ended. The Brazilian team won another game and won 2:0.

Lautaro was dissatisfied with his teammate's performance

After the game, Lautaro, who had been fighting all over the game and hit the post once, was very dissatisfied with the team's performance. He also said his heart mercilessly: "If you want to stay, you should stay, and if you don't want to stay, you should leave. I want to fight for important goals. I am a jersey with weight."

This targeted speech obviously embarrassed the club. Even the club chairman came forward to explain, saying that Lautaro was not targeting all teammates, but expressed dissatisfaction with Cialhanoglu who was seeking a transfer.

Calhanoglu has returned to Italy from the United States for vacation due to injury. He does not want to stay in Inter Milan anymore and is contacting the Turkish team Galatasaray to sign himself. However, Inter Milan hopes to get a transfer fee, which has temporarily become a deadlock. In Lautaro's view, doing so seems to be unfavorable to Inter Milan's unity and future preparations.

The new coach Zivo also agrees with Lautaro's statement. As a coach who is not old and does not have much qualifications, he needs to establish prestige in the locker room. Therefore, he said: "Lataro's words are actually directly 'lighting the soles' for some people. The messages conveyed by these words are applicable to everyone. For teams and clubs that want to make up for a difficult season, we must make ambitious plans for the new season."

Zio's top priority is to prepare for the tactics and personnel adjustments of the new season, and his disciples need to relax with all their heart, which is very important for next season. Xiao Inzaji left Qiwo a withered stall. How to build this stall again? The new coach really has to think of a solution, otherwise it will be "a waste of money from the bamboo basket."