Karlsruher-Inter has just ended with a score of 1-2 and for many minutes it made the Inter fans pull long faces. Because yes, it is still a July friendly, but losing against a second division German team would have brought mockery, criticism, and a tough start.
But then Andy Diouf took care of things. The Frenchman started the new season just as he finished the previous one against Bologna: devastating his opponents on the right wing. Chivu can be satisfied, especially because his ‘crazy idea’ of turning him into a winger is increasingly becoming reality. And what helps are the boy’s characteristics.
He has the physical power to cover the whole wing and also the quality to make a difference in the last thirty meters, even with long-range shots. If he convinces himself that he can be the starting right winger, then it could also change Inter’s transfer market, which could shift its attention to a central defender (maybe two) and to another midfielder.
The three indications coming from Germany
If the first strong indication is a Diouf who could make a difference at the highest levels, pay attention also to other less positive signals that we bring with us to Asia from Karlsruhe. Luis Henrique still does not convince. He has gone back to being timid, spoiling many balls and not beating his man. This way he becomes useless and relying on him could be stubbornness, especially on the right wing. Evaluations need to be made.
The last point still concerns the transfer market: if Frattesi and Pavard are like this, and do not make a difference in Inter’s squad, it will be difficult to change the coach’s and club’s minds. Better to sell them and focus on other names. Also because reheated leftovers have rarely ever appealed to the Nerazzurri.
