There has always been confidence in Inter’s potential, and that conviction remains strong as they aim to defend their Serie A title. The team, which celebrated its triumph last April by adding a scudetto and star to their kit, has navigated the transfer market well. They managed to keep their key players while also welcoming new talent. After a shaky start last weekend at Marassi, concerns arose about whether Lautaro and his teammates would bring the same hunger to the pitch this season. However, their 2-0 victory over Lecce at a passionate San Siro quickly dispelled those doubts, showcasing that this Inter side still has plenty of appetite for success.
Coach Simone Inzaghi is well aware of what it takes to stay at the top, leading a squad that combines defensive solidity, a strong work ethic, quality midfield play, and dynamic wing support. The addition of Palacios from Argentina has completed their summer signing spree, further enhancing a squad that is deep and filled with quality. Inter’s directors, Marotta and Ausilio, have meticulously managed the roster, ensuring the team is well prepared for the busy schedule ahead. This means rotation will be not just an option but a necessity, allowing Inzaghi to keep his players fresh and performing at their best.
The competition, both within the squad and from rivals, is heating up. Juventus, having restructured their squad, aims to close the gap after a disappointing previous season and has started their campaign strongly under coach Thiago Motta. Inter’s players are keenly aware of the challenges facing them. As Marcus Thuram looks forward to a family derby against his brother, Khephren, Taremi is excited about competing with new teammate Francisco Conceiçao, whom he knows from Porto. He made it clear that while he welcomes Conceiçao, his focus is purely on winning with Inter.
The quest to hold onto their title is even more critical given the difficulty of repeating as champions in recent seasons. Since Juventus won under Maurizio Sarri in the 2019-20 season, no team has successfully defended the title, with Inter’s success in 2020-21 interrupting Juventus’s dominance. In fact, the last team to win back-to-back titles before them was Mourinho’s Inter in the 2009-10 season, which adds to the challenge at hand.
As Inzaghi looks for inspiration, he can take a cue from that victorious season, where Inter began with a similar output of four points from their first two games before ultimately lifting the Serie A trophy. With the right determination and consistency, Inter is poised to make a serious bid for another title this season, eager to break the recent trend and solidify their legacy in Italian football.