Mkhitaryan’s Serious Warning: Inter’s Mentality Under Scrutiny

Inter Milan’s recent performances have raised concerns, particularly regarding the team’s mentality. The defeat against Juventus, though different from the loss in Florence, highlights a worrying trend in the reigning Italian champions’ mindset.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s unfortunate comments perfectly capture this issue. As a key player in Simone Inzaghi’s squad and an experienced figure in the locker room, his statement about being “unplayable” and admitting to underestimating the importance of the Derby d’Italia is a grave mistake.

Coach Inzaghi addressed this problem after the Juventus match, emphasizing the need to avoid making bold claims and instead focus on improving performance, especially in crucial matches. Inter’s struggles against top-tier opponents this season are evident, with mixed results against teams like Napoli, Juventus, and Milan.

In the Champions League, while Inter has shown promise against teams like Manchester City and Arsenal, they’ve also faltered against strong opponents like Bayer Leverkusen. Their consistent performance in the group stage secured early qualification for the round of 16, but questions remain about their ability to compete at the highest level.

As the season progresses, Inter still has opportunities to succeed in Serie A, Coppa Italia, and the Champions League. However, the team must address the complacency hinted at by Mkhitaryan’s comments. To truly be “unplayable,” Inter needs to prove themselves consistently against top competition, not just rely on a single Scudetto in three years.