Inter are eager to recapture the top position in the standings, which now fully belongs to Milan. Simone Inzaghi scolded his players once the practices re-started following the lucky draw against Torino. He was fully backed by the entire management.
According to SportMediaset, the coach reprimanded the squad specifically for the slow approaches and the lack of ferocity and urgency. He expects them to find some consistency after the Champions League elimination. Inter have dropped six points in the last six matchdays compared to their crosstown rivals. The future of the gaffer is also partially at stake, although he remains likely to extend his contract in the summer.
The South American players hosted a barbecue to improve the morale. Vidal was absent Tuesday due to the flu and missed Inzaghi’s speech. He was back on the pitch Wednesday. The management will fine him for his untimely remarks about his future and the praises toward Flamengo. Inter plan to move on from him at the end of the season.
Stefan De Vrij and Marcelo Brozovic have yet to return to full training due to their calf problems. The midfielder has better chances to play versus Fiorentina than the defender, who will most likely have to wait until after the next break. If the talisman could no go, the Inter boss could slightly tweak his scheme this time, using Hakan Calhanoglu or Alexis Sanchez in the hole, the outlet informs. Robin Gosens might get his first start since joining to shake things up.