Inter Milan Re-Establish Defensive Solidity Following Derby d’Italia Draw

Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi has tightened his defense following a memorable 4-4 Derby d’Italia draw in late October.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, Inzaghi’s men have regained their defensive solidity in recent months.

Last season, Inter won the Scudetto, largely thanks to an impregnable backline.

Indeed, the Nerazzurri only conceded 22 goals en route to their 20th Serie A title.

However, they endured a leaky start to their title-defending campaign, culminating with a goal-glutted draw against Juve.

It was a rare occasion to see Inter rop a two-goal cushion.

And Simone Inzaghi has seemingly taken it personally.

Simone Inzaghi Re-Establish Inter Milan as Defensive Superpower After Derby d’Italia Draw

Since sharing the spoils with Thiago Motta’s side, Inter have only conceded three goals across 11 outings.

Indeed, they racked up an eye-catching eight clean sheets during that sequence.

Furthermore, an average of only 0.9 shots on goal conceded perhaps best illustrates Inter’s incredible defensive prowess.

Inzaghi’s men are on a three-game run without capitulating in domestic football.

The last domestic opposition to score against Inter was Scott McTominay in a 1-1 draw against Napoli in early November.

Parma did breach Inter’s backline in early December, but it was Matteo Darmian’s unfortunate own goal.