Mauro: Inter is behind schedule, missing a defender and Dumfries' replacement

Italian football ends the World Cup with a negative record, according to Massimo Mauro. “In the final, Serie A brought two players, Lautaro and Nico Paz, but the latter played very little. A disastrous record, saved only by the decisive goal from the Inter player in the semifinal. Not a great ‘license’ in light of the absence of the National Team,” the journalist told Gazzetta dello Sport.

The data reflects the difficulties of Italian clubs. “Unlike in the past, Inter is more cautious or we could say ‘behind schedule’: what they need, they haven’t acquired, between the replacement for Dumfries and at least one defender. They are struggling,” Mauro explained. The World Cup stars are out of reach for Italian clubs, who are also struggling with second-string players, while all the coaches would already like to have an almost complete squad.

A month before the start of the championship, the analysis becomes harsher. “Juve, Inter and Roma need to get a move on. Without injuries, Napoli has a wonderful squad. And I see Como doing very well,” the journalist concluded.