Friday, April 15, 2011

Inter, the new mission impossible: to extract wounded pride enthusiasm

They had just called "Mission: Impossible", a must have bothered the American cinema. But if that view had been a writer in Gelsenkirchen, Tom Cruise would have been captured but could not find any way out. Instead it is reality and Inter, as well as the Nerazzurri fans, must accept it even if reluctantly.

The elimination is not surprising to say the least to the Veltins Arena, but in San Siro. With the eggs smashed to the ground was now unlikely to be able to cook an omelette. The defeat of the return match is only for statistical purposes and to highlight, if any were needed, the defensive frailties of a team that has lost much to compare against a technically inferior opponent and certainly not a noble pedigree.

Trifles on the fly when you realize the limitations of the more famous opponent and walks on in front of his home fans. MANY QUESTIONS, FEW ANSWERS - The end of the race hurts, and the miracle of unfinished (and never, to tell the truth, closer) just leaves a bad taste in the mouth as well as invite reflection.

Where did the Inter wrong? Because today is not that lick their wounds after having leapt after the draw in Nyon? How can I be out of the competition won 11 months ago in front of Cinderella among the magnificent eight? So many questions, few answers, at least for the moment. Also because there is no time to do too many reflections, the league and also falls in this case is to redress a situation compromised.

We are not at the levels of a miracle, but it makes sense to talk about business. The actuality, however, is still known all over Europe and you can not stop thinking about it and immediately turn the page. Harsh NUMBERS - Since it does not make sense to analyze the trip to Gelsenkirchen, is more fair comparison of the double pack and extract the errors of Inter.

First, 7 goals Schalke suffer is unacceptable for a team that aspires to win the trophy he holds. The Germans are certainly not a scoring machine, the ninth in the Bundesliga is a litmus test in this regard. In addition, with the owner out Huntelaar had certainly less arrows to point to his bow against the target Inter.

A few arrows, but sharp as ever: the experience of Raul and the athleticism of Edu was enough for Inter demolish the rear two legs. Achieved by the two attackers and those who supported them, but they are obvious demerits of the opposing defense, not protected by the midfield (as happened also in Gelsenkirchen, then we are at the level of recidivism).

Even in the second leg of Leonardo's surprising choice to give up Cambiasso still prefer Thiago Motta front of the defense. Move which deprived the attack of dynamism and defense coverage, and no matter if the Italo-Brazilian is the author of the momentary 1-1. EVEN THE ATTACK HAS ITS FAULTS - If defense and midfield got caught with enfilade naive unacceptable, even the attack, especially in Gelsenkirchen, has its own responsibilities.

Of course, if the midfield does not build as it should be hard to get balls offensive players, but the lack of exercise and excessive egoism have highlighted the limitations in the Inter midfield Schalke. At San Siro, in other words, paradoxically, we have seen a better attacking game. Added to this is being too stiff, as if the outcome was welcomed by the team of Leonardo.

The requirement to score four goals was to invite the Inter players in no uncertain terms to attack the opposing defense, which it did so rarely. It is no coincidence that the scoring chances in the end were only two, including the center of Motta. Very little for those who, at least the day before, he felt the height of this great undertaking.

There are so many other points to be developed to understand why the Nerazzurri are now out of the Champions: attitude, psychological fragility, held athletic setting and tactics are topics that deserve in-depth within the four walls of the locker room Appiano Gentile. OFFICER WOUNDED pride - And now? You just have to keep winning in the league, hoping that someone will slow up front, although with only six days to play the hopes are faint.

There is also the Tim Cup, and the whole has the same chance of the other semi-finalists. Therefore you should get behind as soon as this painful exit from the stage of the Champions League and concentrate the remaining energy within national boundaries. Easy to say, less than done, but wounded pride is a great supplement when channeled in the right way.

What counts, in fact, is not falling, but knowing how to get up.

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