Why are you not happy after winning all 4 games? Inter Milan will face a devilish schedule as they take a nap

Inter Milan 2 to 1 Keirat (

Battle Report)

Special Correspondent of Sports Weekly All Media in Italy Xiao Wu

Maintained unbeaten wins in the first 4 games of the Champions League, but Inter Milan players are not satisfied. Head coach Chivu set a club record, but obviously he will not show any pride, both because of the relatively easy schedule and because the game against Kairat was not good.

Even as a professional player, I have rarely heard of this team from Almaty. No team has ever traveled more than 5,000 kilometers to Milan to play in the Champions League, and since there is no direct flight, the journey will definitely take longer. But Kairat obviously values ​​the significance of this game more than Inter Milan, and the Nerazzurri boys were very relaxed throughout the game. After the game, Di Marco rarely admitted that they had underestimated their opponents. If it were not for the wonderful long-range shot of defender Augusto, Inter Milan might have to accept the fate of being tied by the new Champions League team at home, which truly illustrates the concept of "there are no underdogs in the Champions League".

After the game, coach Chivu took the initiative to take responsibility: "The responsibility lies with me, and I accept all criticism. I failed to make the team aware of the importance of the game, and maybe someone underestimated the opponent. I have also experienced the rhythm of one game every three days. Even if some people are rotated, it is still difficult. The opponent is just weaker on paper. I accept these 3 points and admit that I failed to convey more things on a spiritual level, which led to our failure to play a more reassuring performance. For me, this is a lesson. "I must do a better job, I must better convey the motivation and desire to dominate the game, and I must give the team the right attitude."

Impatiliness is a symptom of Inter Milan's response to this game. The most obvious one is captain Lautaro. The last time he scored in the league was a full month ago. Although he had steady gains in the Champions League, he endured a lot of doubts from the outside during this period, so it can be seen that he worked very hard in the first half. The result was counterproductive, and he squandered many good opportunities. This impatience seemed to have been passed on to other teammates, including Fratesi and others, who were also busy shooting and forgetting the essence of the football game.

In fact, it can be seen before the game. The reporters on the sidelines noticed that only Lautaro did not have a smile on his face and always wore a serious face. Shortly after the start, the Inter Milan captain got into a verbal spat with the opponent's Portuguese midfielder Jorginho. It could be clearly heard through the broadcast that Lautaro gestured to the opponent to shut up. Even though he scored a goal through a chaotic battle, Lautaro's celebration was to kick the ball into the stands to vent his anger.

Perhaps he shouldn't have been allowed to start. After all, for more than a week in a row, proper rotation can preserve physical strength and concentration. However, Lautaro was obviously competing with himself. He and Chivu agreed to start and play half-time, and finally scored as he wished. He is a relatively sensitive player, and maybe the league's goal drought has really troubled him. Chivu has been talking about it tirelessly in the past two weeks, not wasting any opportunity to help Lautaro relieve pressure, but the real release depends on the player himself.

Pio Esposito had more of a problem with his technical habits. Boni, who came on as a substitute in the second half, sent him a pass with his heel, allowing Pio to face the goalkeeper directly without being marked. However, his running speed was not so fast that he could only use a shovel to complete the shooting action. Another long-range shot also exposed the problem of his shooting power. His strong body represents his talent, but it also determines that he cannot use the power as fully as others. He often swings his legs to a large extent, but the ball he shoots appears to be under-forced. Let’s look at what Augusto’s goal showed. Sometimes you don’t even need to exert force deliberately. What’s more important is that your footwork and force-generating parts are used properly.

Pio, as the most highly anticipated striker of the new generation in Italy, is often compared with Luca Toni, but in fact, if analyzed carefully, perhaps only his body is similar. Pio suffered too much attention and undue pressure when he became famous at a young age, while Tony was a late bloomer. Pio is used more as a moving post, while Tony is a traditional big center. His shooting methods are actually very diverse. In addition to the headers that he relies on for survival, there are powerful explosive shots and exquisite lobs. Pio obviously still has a lot of room for improvement in this aspect.

For a team that operates on multiple fronts, it is normal to occasionally relax during the long season. However, the goal conceded in this game was still beyond the tolerable range: several Inter defenders were in the penalty area. Watching the ball fall from a high place, no one fought for the first point. De Vrij didn't even find where the ball went. It was really funny. It seemed that the entire defense was ready to take a shower and go home, completely ignoring the opponent.

Kairat showed good technical and tactical skills in this game, especially goalkeeper Analbekov and attacker Satpayev. The former's performance in the last Champions League game was perfect, helping the team get the first point in the Champions League in team history. Satpayev showed rare maturity at the age of 17, with balanced feet, European style, and very skilled skills. He has been booked by Chelsea early and will report next summer. So, at least judging from tonight's performance, Kairat is not as weak as people think.

The second half of the schedule will not give Inter Milan players any chance to relax, because the next Champions League opponents they will face will be Atletico Madrid, Liverpool, Arsenal and Dortmund.