They played very well in both matches against Barcelona. Their biggest challenge was the prospect of facing two matches, both in the Italian League and the Champions League final. They couldn't manage this stress, and that's why it ended so poorly. They suffered a five-goal defeat in the Champions League final, a defeat that will be remembered for a long time. It's time to put the past behind them. A new year has begun, and Inter must give it their all.
Two Champions League final matches in three seasons and two defeats are very big disappointments for Inter Milan. They still have good players but already lost Inzaghi, the coach that led them to impressive adventures in Champions League and they are currently managed by a very young coach Chivu. I am unsure why Inter Milan did not try hard with Gasperini who is a better choice than Chivu. Anyway, they made their head coach selection and will have to move onwards with Chivu in this season.
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Inter Milan needs to make some changes, and I see the need for some talented young players who can improve their chances of success this season. Inter Milan's defense is undeniable, even though they conceded more than three goals in a single match against Barcelona last season, that doesn't reflect their overall weak defense in all matches, both in the Champions League and Serie A. Preparations for this competition may have already begun, and let's see how far Inter Milan's chances of competing this season.
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Inter Milan still don't reach to limit of this player generation and they still have some possible good seasons with those players but their weakness is at their head coach position with Chivu. An experienced coach can use their current players well and even can lead them to Scudetto or Champions League title but with Chivu, I don't believe that he will be able to do this.
If Inter Milan waste this season, one or two next seasons, they will waste very last chances with this player generation and will have to start with a new player generation with no guarantee that they are quality enough for Scudetto and Champions League titles.