Bergomi on Inter's defense: "They never replaced Acerbi and De Vrij"

The defensive issue remains unresolved. According to Bergomi, speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter’s last two performances have shown improvements, but the real structural problem remains unsolved: “The last two matches have shown us this, but let’s not forget that two weeks ago they conceded three against Milan. The mind controls everything. They talked to each other after the derby and brought out their best, both defensively and in terms of approach. But they can defend better, even with Bastoni in the center. The point is that Inter never replaced two markers like Acerbi and De Vrij.”

Regarding Spence’s current form, Bergomi urges caution: “Judgments and comparisons are made too soon. But if you play 3-5-2 you need wing-backs who play on their favored foot. Even though Diouf did very well. Inter made a significant investment in Spence and if he scores even 5 goals and provides 6 or 7 assists, then the club will be well rewarded.”

Looking ahead to the Supercoppa on December 22, Lazio is shaping up to be a tricky opponent. “It will be a great match, nothing is certain. I don’t see a favorite,” says Bergomi, who describes the Biancocelesti as a team with “good legs and good ideas,” while acknowledging the group’s difficulties in maintaining consistency over time.

Looking at the rest of Serie A, Bergomi favors Milan over Juventus: “Milan is ahead. The Rossoneri have a stronger starting eleven and give me more guarantees. However, when Juve gets their injured players back, they can get back in the race for something big, given the depth of their squad.” Both, in his opinion, should decisively target the Europa League, a competition in which they remain among the main contenders.

On Como, Bergomi defends Fabregas: “He’s been unlucky. If you want to trouble Inter you have to do it with very fast wingers who can take on their man one-on-one. And he had all of them injured.” Finally, regarding Napoli, he points to team compactness as the key to climbing back up: “Allegri is a master at this, he knows how to get the most out of everyone. Right now they’re behind but the season is very long and I don’t rule them out of the race for fourth place.”