Inter and their lingering problems

Unarguably, the post-Mourinho era have been devoid of fairy tales for the 'Nerazzurri'. The most alarming is the current 2011/12 season, whereby revelations made have distributed blames to different departments in Inter's hierarchy. My outline-discussion pattern will unfold the reasons behind Inter's lingering problem.


SELLING OF ETO'O

I consider the selling of Eto'o as one mistake Inter did. Eto'o scored 37 goals in all competitions in the penultimate season, before his departure. Latest statistics shows that the trio of Diego Forlan, Mauro Zarate and Castaignos whom were signed to replace Eto'o, have scored just 3 goals between them.




IMPATIENT BOARD/PRESIDENT

Recently, former Inter coach, Gian Pierro Gasperini whom was sacked after 5 competitive games, has broken out of silence in an interview with La Gazetta dello Sport. He hinted on the unavailability of South American players upon his arrival due to Copa America, while some sections went for  international break, leaving only 3 days to have a full squad before the first Serie A game. 


He also stressed on his desire to sign a certain midfielder and some strikers which eventually hit the rock. Although Gasperini came up with tactics that was widely criticized, I consider 5games not good enough to evaluate a new manager.




DEPARTURE OF THIAGO MOTTA

Inter's current manager, Claudio Ranieri, expressed his desire that Motta should'nt be sold. Though Motta wanted to leave, his loss can't be made up for by the arrivals of two midfielders Palombo and Freddy Guarrin, who haven't made much of an impact thus far.



TIRED LEGS/ POOR FORM AND INJURIES

The Nerazzurri's recent dip in form which saw them lose 4 out of 5 their last Serie A matches, may be linked to injury worries and poor form . Inter lacks athleticism, no thanks to some tired legs in the squad. I will love to see a manager with a philosophy of integrating young players into the starting eleven. 


Finally, as Inter face Marseille on Wednesday, there are calls for Ranieri to be relieved of his duties, if he doesn't come out with a result.


Going by what have been read here, it is evident that Inter have a variety of problems with many to blame, leaving a big question, who should get the blame?




Written by Aniefiok Okon
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