Inter Milan Boss Demands Defensive Improvement Vs Empoli

Inter Milan head coach Simone Inzaghi is desperate for his team to rediscover their defensive solidity against Empoli.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, as reported by FCInterNews, Inzaghi has grown frustrated with Inter’s lackluster defending.

Indeed, the Nerazzurri’s lackadaisical defensive approach cost them two invaluable points against Juventus on Sunday.

One of the most enthralling Derby d’Italia editions this century saw Thiago Motta’s side hold Inter to a 4-4 draw.

However, the reigning Scudetto holders were the architects of their downfall at Giuseppe Meazza.

Inter had a two-goal lead going into the final 20 minutes, only for Kenan Yildiz’s brace to steal a point for the Turin giants.

As a result of another poor defensive performance, Inter have conceded a whopping 13 goals after nine Serie A rounds.

That’s the third-most among the sides to enter Gameweek 10 in the upper half of the standings.

Moreover, that’s a stark contrast to their formidable defensive record in 2023/24.

Indeed, Inter only conceded a league-low 22 goals en route to their 20th Serie A title last term.

And Inzaghi is eager to re-establish his team’s defensive resilience starting tomorrow.

Inter Milan Boss Simone Inzaghi Demands Defensive Improvement Vs Empoli

There’s hardly a better place than Stadio Carlo Castellani to embark on this mission.

Empoli’s home venue has been a happy hunting ground for Inter this century.

In addition to winning their last six league visits to Tuscany ‘to nil,’ they have kept the Azzurri at bay in ten straight away clashes.

You’d need to go back to April 2006 for the last time Inter failed to keep a clean sheet against Empoli on the road.

Therefore, Inzaghi should feel confident about his side’s chances of registering only their fourth Serie A shutout this season.

Adding to Inter’s optimism, Roberto D’Aversa’s men have yet to score a league goal at home in 2024/25.