Facing many difficulties in operating budget and human resources before the new season, Inter Milan has not started Serie A 2021-2022 too well. But in the middle of the season, the defending champion had an impressive series of matches to rise to the top of the rankings with an unbeaten record of 18 matches (14 wins), 4 points ahead of the chasing group.
Statistics from the beginning of the season show that the 3-5-2 tactical scheme, the high pressing competition of coach Simone Inzaghi's army brings optimal efficiency, helping Inter Milan fly high in the Serie A and Champions League arenas this season.
In the win against Torino in the 19th round of Serie A, this strategy helped Inter Milan to control the ball 54%, completely neutralize the attacks of the visitors and hit 15 shots to the opponent's goal. including the only goal from Denze Dumfries.
Previously, with the solid reinforcement of the midfield, the "green half" of Milan won 4 unbeaten matches (3 wins) after 6 matches in the Champions League group stage to win a place in the 1/8 round of the tournament. Europe's best competition.
Inter Milan has lost the service of expensive striker Romelu Lukaku in the new season, but brought in versatile player Denzel Dumfries in the summer transfer window of 2021. The 25-year-old Dutch star played impressively in Euro. 2020 and can successfully complete both offensive and defensive roles in the Inter Milan shirt.
The presence of Dumfries not only strengthens Inter Milan's defense but also helps coach S. Inzaghi solve the problem in attack. After 16 matches, the Dutchman has 3 goals and 2 assists in Serie A.
Moreover, the combination of Dumfries and Argentinian striker Lautaro Martinez has created a formidable "double" on both sides of the wing corridor of Inter Milan. The duo contributed to 18 goals for Inter Milan in Serie A this season.
Along with the impressive performance of Inter Milan, the title of Serie A champion first leg came to teachers and coaches S. Inzaghi partly because the direct competitors "lost their breath". If Juventus, AS Roma perform poorly this season, then AC Milan and Napoli lose their form at the most important moments.