The defeat at the hands of the Rossoneri, as it has matured, could have heavy repercussions on the Nerazzurri's end of the season
Losing a derby is never pleasant, losing it 3-0 even less and if the defeat precludes the great treble goal... save those who can. Inter stopped their journey in the Coppa Italia in the semi-finals in the worst possible way, with a painful trio suffered by their Rossoneri cousins who advanced in the competition and ousted the Nerazzurri from the race for the much-coveted treble. A knockout that risks weighing on the mental toughness of Inzaghi's men who must immediately find the right shock to make no mistakes in the league starting with Sunday's match against Roma, because Napoli is ready to take advantage of every false pass to get their hands on the Scudetto.
The defeat in Bologna, which came at the last gasp, seems to have had some aftermath on Inter and it is not excluded that the derby could have others. Losing is never pleasant and sometimes, for a team that is not used to dealing with disappointment for two games in a row it could be complicated. The path in the league and in the Champions League will be decided in the coming weeks and the trio dropped by Milan could have negative implications in the morale of an already fatigued team. "A defeat is always difficult to digest, the commitments are many but it is not an excuse," Barella said after the defeat in Bologna, words that today ring an alarm bell.
Not so much because of the Nerazzurri's shortcomings on the pitch, who dominated in the first half hour against Milan and then went on the attack and conceded goals in what were perhaps the only opportunities for the Rossoneri. But it is the reaction, the one that has often distinguished Inter this season, that has been lacking. A sign that could be worrying in view of the season finale that could lead to the double, but also conclude with zero titles, of Mourinhana memory.
The Inter fans make the necessary conjurations, but a summary line could already be drawn on Sunday against Roma, where it will be understood how much the derby has affected (and will affect) the players' heads. Because, like everything, there are two possibilities: sink or get back up, angrier and more eager than before to bring the 21st Scudetto and the Champions League that has been missing for 15 years around Milan. The second, needless to say, is the scenario that the Nerazzurri fans hope to experience. But to say something more he will give the challenge against the Giallorossi.
Meanwhile, the ball, and the management of the group, passes to Simone Inzaghi who must find the "demon" to transmit to his team. Because, it seems trivial, at 2-0 the coach seemed resigned and the immediate whirlwind of changes gave the impression of having lost sight of the challenge and how to put it back on the right track immediately. He sat down nervously and Inter was shipwrecked. It is up to the coach to find himself and immediately rediscover the desire and determination that has distinguished his group in recent months. To dock in a safe port, where you don't lick your wounds but can party.
