Inter Milan Wins Without Superstars or Breakthroughs: What's Their Secret? Inter Milan secured a remarkable 3-0 victory away against Cagliari, concluding their year with an impressive performance. The win on Sardinia was not without its challenges; the Nerazzurri struggled to break the deadlock in the first half, only managing to do so after the break through a goal from Bastoni. This decisive moment occurred in the 53rd minute, once again highlighting the crucial "golden 15 minutes" where Inzaghi's team has scored a total of 12 goals between the 45th and 60th minutes of matches, significantly outperforming other Serie A teams. Given the squad's older average age, Inter Milan has only managed to score 7 goals in the final 15 minutes of games, necessitating a quick resolution to matches. The 15 minutes following halftime become particularly critical. In the cerebral world of Italian football management, effectively utilizing the 15-minute halftime break for adjustments is a key measure of a coach's abilities, and Inzaghi has undoubtedly excelled in this area. Beyond pressing and increasing tempo, Inter Milan consistently exploits vulnerabilities in the opposition's defense to deliver decisive blows, often breaking the stalemate through set-piece opportunities. Teams like Torino, Roma, and Juventus have all felt the impact of this strategy, and now Cagliari can relate to their experience. Lacking absolute superstars and explosive speedsters, Inter Milan's offense relies entirely on precise passing and organization. Since last season, the team's passing and control network has become increasingly rigorous, with well-designed third and fourth players often making early runs to support the primary passers and…

At the beginning of 2025, let's talk about a grudge match filled with gunpowder in the Serie A arena. The protagonists of this grudge are Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi and Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini. The "century" confrontation between the two famous coaches, is it a tactical competition or a continuation of personal grievances? The Italian Super Cup semi-finals have attracted the attention of more than 180 broadcasting agencies worldwide. Before the game, the Italian media reported extensively on the story behind the game: Inzaghi and Gasperini have had a long-standing feud, their conflicts far exceeding ordinary tactical debates and verbal exchanges, evolving into a series of jaw-dropping events. Gasperini's dislike for Inter Milan is well-known, which stems from his short stint coaching Inter in 2011. After only coaching five games, he was sacked, leaving him with a deep shadow and becoming one of the reasons why he gets particularly excited every time he faces Inter in the future. But a deeper reason may lie in the unresolved grievances between him and Inzaghi. "The curtain of passion": the prelude to the grudge In 2017, Lazio coached by Inzaghi defeated Atalanta coached by Gasperini 2:1. During the game, both Inzaghi and Gasperini were sent off with red cards, and after the game, they even engaged in a fierce exchange of words, with a strong sense of gunpowder. Gasperini accused the referee of favoring Inzaghi, while Inzaghi retorted that Lazio had the advantage in the game, thus starting their war of words. "The missing video": the escalation of the conflict In…

Xiao Inzaghi's Divine Move! Formation Change to 3142, Core Player Takes on Single Defensive Midfielder Role, Activates Lautaro's First Goal in 9 Games On December 29th, Beijing time, in the 18th round of Serie A, Inter Milan faced Cagliari away from home, which was the last game of the year for both teams. In the final match of the year, Inter Milan achieved a 3-0 victory, with Bastoni breaking the deadlock, Lautaro ending his goal drought, and Calhanoglu scoring from the spot. Compared to winning the game, the goal scored by captain Lautaro delighted Inter Milan fans even more. Xiao Inzaghi's divine move! Changing formation to 3142, the core player takes on the role of single defensive midfielder, activating Lautaro's first goal in 9 games. Inter Milan successfully secured 3 points this round, while their title rivals Atalanta drew 1-1 with Lazio. Currently, Inter Milan ranks second in Serie A, having played one less game than Atalanta and trailing them by 1 point. Napoli has the same number of matches as Inter Milan but is 2 points behind, ranking third. Inter Milan holds the initiative in the title race. In the match against Cagliari, Inter Milan launched a fierce offensive, with a 65% possession rate and 20 shots on goal. Lautaro played the entire game, taking 6 shots, the most in the match. Lautaro missed a close-range header in the first half but managed to score in the second half. In the previous 8 games for Inter Milan, the Argentine forward had no goals or assists. Finally, his efforts paid…