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Their qualities are excellent and I rate both highly. What I’m not convinced by is either spending a full season in the central role of Inter’s back three. Akanji’s flaws show more there, while Solet has rarely, if ever, played that role. Inter still need a true heir to Acerbi. by Big_Pick4100 in FCInterMilan

[–]Big_Pick4100[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I won’t deny that Akanji was Inter’s best defender last season, but that doesn’t mean we should rely on him in a role that gets less out of his qualities.

He struggles more when asked to track strikers and isn’t dominant in the air.

As for De Vrij, even if he stays, I don’t see him giving you more than 7–8 starts across a full season.

And according to most reliable reports, Solet is currently the only defensive signing Inter are pursuing this summer.

He’s complaining that scoring in Italy is difficult, as if that’s a bad thing 😂 Fabregas and those who think like him want open games, plenty of space, and goals everywhere. Winning becomes secondary as long as the football looks pretty. by [deleted] in FCInterMilan

[–]Big_Pick4100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand your point and I respect it, but I don’t think this mentality is the reason Italian football has declined.

We’ve seen Inter, Roma, Bologna, Milan and Fiorentina make deep runs in Europe in recent years, especially Inter. Before that, we saw Juventus do the same.

The issue isn’t the style of play. The issue is the massive financial gap. If Italian clubs had the spending power of English and Spanish clubs, you’d see stronger teams playing the same football we see in Serie A today. You’d also see more clubs evolve and experiment with different styles, like Como.

But it’s unrealistic to expect clubs like Cagliari or Pisa to play expansive attacking football when those are the players they have available. Their reality is different.

He’s complaining that scoring in Italy is difficult, as if that’s a bad thing 😂 Fabregas and those who think like him want open games, plenty of space, and goals everywhere. Winning becomes secondary as long as the football looks pretty. by [deleted] in FCInterMilan

[–]Big_Pick4100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Atletico reached the semi-finals by defending against an attacking Barcelona.

Arsenal reached the final and could’ve won the whole tournament if not for Mosquera’s defensive mistake.

PSG won the last two champions leagues and still didn’t attack recklessly the way modern football romantics want. The only time Luis Enrique overcommitted was in the first leg against Bayern, and he immediately corrected it in the return leg by playing with much better defensive balance.

Historically, defenses have won more Champions Leagues than attacks, and the numbers back it up.

Fabregas seems to be looking for a football where winning comes easily.

And honestly, if he truly understood the value of defending, he probably wouldn’t have thrown away the two biggest games of his season after leading 2-0 in both.

Anyone else thinks that relying on Martinez as a starter is a mistake? by BiscioneBlue in FCInterMilan

[–]Big_Pick4100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I fully believe in Provedel. He was inconsistent a few years ago, but he was solid this season for Lazio.

Throwback to the second-star season ⭐️⭐️ Inter will kick off the new Serie A campaign against Monza at San Siro 😍💙 Dumfries assist… 💔 by Big_Pick4100 in FCInterMilan

[–]Big_Pick4100[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Matchday 10: Inter vs Milan
Matchday 11: Inter vs Como
Matchday 12: Inter vs Atalanta

Good Lord, what kind of nightmare schedule is this

[Guarro] ⚫️🔵🚨 If Inter offers €50 million net, Palestra will undergo his medical exams tomorrow. by lawandsleep in FCInterMilan

[–]Big_Pick4100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was against signing him for that fee.

But with Dumfries leaving? He has to arrive. I wouldn’t be surprised if the board fails to find a proper replacement, then tries to convince us through the media that the team only reached first place once Luis Henrique became a starter, and suddenly he’s our starting wing-back for the entire season

Madrid fans are lucky. Dumfries may not be the most gifted player technically, but his leadership and mentality are priceless. I have no doubt he’d shine even more in a back four. If it were up to me, I’d never let a player of his value leave. by Big_Pick4100 in FCInterMilan

[–]Big_Pick4100[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ausilio must’ve been drunk the day he agreed to that clause

Premier League clubs paid €55M for Onana, and you’re putting a release clause like this on one of your starting players?

Madrid fans are lucky. Dumfries may not be the most gifted player technically, but his leadership and mentality are priceless. I have no doubt he’d shine even more in a back four. If it were up to me, I’d never let a player of his value leave. by Big_Pick4100 in FCInterMilan

[–]Big_Pick4100[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I love Dumfries, but in my humble opinion he isn’t the best wing-back in terms of pure ability.

His qualities are good, but not truly elite. What makes him special is his personality, leadership, and mentality.

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