Inter Milan`s journey in the Club World Cup came to a disappointing end as they suffered a 2-0 defeat against Brazilian side Fluminense. The Italian giants struggled to match their opponents` intensity, with only a handful of players showing glimpses of their true potential.
Player Ratings
Inter Milan
- Sommer (5): Indecisive moment led to Fluminense`s opener. Made a great save later, but overall performance was lacking.
- Darmian (4.5): Partly responsible for the first goal. Showed signs of fatigue.
- De Vrij (4.5): Misplaced pass contributed to the opening goal. Often caught out of position.
- Bastoni (5): Visibly irritated and received an undeserved yellow card. Subbed off after 71 minutes.
- Dumfries (4.5): Ineffective both offensively and defensively. Replaced early in the second half.
- Barella (6.5): One of Inter`s better performers, maintaining a high pass accuracy throughout.
- Asllani (4.5): Struggled to dictate the tempo. Subbed off in the 53rd minute.
- Mkhitaryan (4.5): Largely anonymous with only 33 touches. Replaced early in the second half.
- Dimarco (6): Created Inter`s first chance and hit the crossbar late on, but defensively vulnerable.
- Thuram (4.5): Clearly not at full fitness. Ineffective before being substituted.
- Lautaro Martinez (6): Had Inter`s best chances in the second half, including hitting the post.
Coach
Chivu (5): Failed to inspire a comeback. Must now focus on helping the team recover for upcoming challenges.
Fluminense
Standout performers included Fabio (7.5), Thiago Silva (7.5), and German Cano (7.5), who were instrumental in securing the victory for the Brazilian side.
This defeat marks Inter`s third loss in four Club World Cup appearances, highlighting the need for improvement in international competitions. The team will now look to regroup and refocus on their domestic campaign.