The victory against Feyenoord has restored Inter‘s confidence, which had been lost in recent weeks. With the right attitude, il Giornale emphasizes, the Nerazzurri team can compete on equal terms with anyone. And that tactical choice by Chivu—a less aggressive and more cautious approach compared to previous outings—proved to be successful.
According to il Giornale, it is not the first time that the Champions League has acted as a reset: “It already happened last year, also in the Netherlands, then Ajax, now Feyenoord, always after a league defeat, then Juventus, now Milan. For those who believe in it, this too is a sign.” The newspaper also highlights how the coach changed the setup without announcing it: “What matters more, however, is how Chivu once again chose to line up his team, without saying it, since everyone watches the matches and those who want to understand, do.”
The contrast with the first European outings is clear. Inter had faced the first matches with the defensive line positioned very high, almost at midfield, playing aggressive and spectacular football but exposed to mistakes. “When you make mistakes, only your opponents laugh,” summarizes il Giornale. Already against Shakhtar, a different Inter had emerged, with a more Italian profile, the block held at the right point and a constant tendency to play vertically. With Feyenoord, that trend was confirmed.
The result is tangible: two consecutive victories have put the Nerazzurri back in the race to qualify among the top eight. The road remains uphill—after two defeats in the first two matches, three wins and a draw are needed in the remaining four—but it is not closed, especially if Lautaro returns after the break.
In Rotterdam, Pio Esposito also returned to scoring, after a long goal drought with the Nerazzurri. “Those who count 50 days of drought forget what he did in the meantime with the National team,” recalls il Giornale. The evening also shone a spotlight on Spence, another name to keep an eye on.
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