Inter Milan defense crumbles again: Napoli Exposes Fatal Weaknesses

After seven strong matches, Inter Milan’s defense struggles against Napoli, conceding three goals and showing recurring concentration and positioning issues

For seven matches, Inter Milan’s defense had been a fortress, conceding only two goals. Against Napoli, however, the usual concentration and positioning issues reappeared, as shown by McTominay and Anguissa’s goals, highlighting the Nerazzurri’s fragility.

“There is a problem in defense. Once again. Inter Milan collapsed both systemically and individually, conceding two avoidable goals to Napoli that ultimately widened the gap. 

Chivu is more concerned about the defensive lapse than Marotta’s disputed penalty. McTominay’s central run, unleashed by what seemed an innocuous Spinazzola pass, falls into the category of unforgivable mistakes.

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And the 3-1 by Anguissa, advancing centrally without opposition before slotting the ball past Sommer, is rarely seen even in elite Serie A matches,” reports Gazzetta dello Sport via Fcinter1908.

“The step back, beyond the opponents’ quality, is worrying because it awakens early-season doubts. While this team is solid and strong with the ball, defensive stability remains a question. 

Even during the seven-game winning streak in Serie A and Champions League, conceding only two goals, the defense was never flawless. Against Saint-Gilloise in Brussels, there were already faint warning signs.

In the Champions League, De Vrij had been the main source of instability, replaced at halftime due to a yellow card on the attacking third. 

Against Napoli at the Maradona, Acerbi lost his bearings, appearing confused and indecisive. Even the most reliable defender, Akanji, struggled. 

Inter Milan has returned to old defensive habits: six goals conceded in the first three Serie A games, and now three in one match against Napoli, losing the second direct clash after Torino. 

It’s early to sound a real alarm, considering the excellent first half, but stability must be restored quickly: without it, victories are impossible.”