The challenge against Venezia, bottom of the table with only 3 points, comes at a time when Inter is seeking consistency in performance and solidity in their approach to matches. According to Corriere dello Sport, Chivu has asked his players to attack the game from the very first minute, in order to settle the matter as quickly as possible and manage their energy in the best way.
The plan is clear, but recent history serves as a warning. The Nerazzurri have often struggled to break the deadlock quickly: in all the matches played so far, the result has remained uncertain at least until halftime, with only one exception—the victory over Parma, sealed with three goals already in the first half. An isolated episode, which highlights how rare this ability to quickly wrap up a match is.
It’s not a matter of quality, but of being clinical in front of goal. As the Roman newspaper points out, the Nerazzurri have wasted too many chances compared to the amount of play they produce: by making better use of their offensive volume, several matches would have had a less tight outcome. Added to this is the need to maintain high defensive concentration, after even at San Siro last Sunday, a play by Jimenez reopened moments of tension.
The match against Venezia therefore represents a concrete test: winning with authority and ease, without waiting for the second half, would be a sign of growth useful not only for today’s result, but also in view of the coming weeks.
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