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Inter slows down again, and does so at the most delicate moment of the season.
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The 1-1 draw against Fiorentina at the Artemio Franchi, on Matchday 30 of Serie A, confirms a worrying trend: Cristian Chivu’s team can no longer win and, above all, no longer knows how to manage a lead.
The Nerazzurri remain in front, but the gap over Milan and Napoli is narrowing, and the feeling is that the Scudetto race is far from over.
❌ Another misstep: from Esposito to Ndour
The match in Florence seemed to be heading in the right direction immediately: after just 40 seconds, Francesco Pio Esposito unlocked the match with a winning strike from a perfect Barella assist.
But as seen in recent weeks, Inter cannot protect their lead. Fiorentina grew into the game and found the equalizer through Ndour, quick to slot home after Sommer’s short save on Gudmundsson.
It’s yet another comeback suffered—a telling sign.
😱 March WITHOUT victories
The most obvious fact is this: third consecutive match without a win. After the derby defeat against Milan and the draw with Atalanta, here comes another setback.
Two points in three games, with the added problem of having taken the lead in both drawn matches. If you also count the 0-0 in the Coppa Italia against Como, the winless streak stretches to four matches.
The last victory dates back to February 28 against Genoa. March ends without a single win—an anomaly for a team that had won 14 of its previous 15 league games.
⚠️ Big names struggling: from Thuram to Barella
At the key moment of the season, the leaders are not stepping up.
Marcus Thuram, called upon to fill in for the absent Lautaro Martinez, is clearly struggling: eight matches without a goal and lackluster performances. Barella, one of the best until his decisive mistake, ended up blemishing his match precisely in the action that led to Fiorentina’s equalizer.
Calhanoglu, recently returned, appears far from his best form, while Bastoni and Lautaro are sidelined.
Inter is paying for the absence or drop in form of its symbolic players.
🔥 Standings and pressure: Milan and Napoli are closing in
Despite everything, Inter still holds a significant lead: +6 over Allegri’s Milan and +7 over Conte’s Napoli.
But the weekend was negative because both chasers won, closing the gap and reigniting the title race.
Milan in particular believes in a comeback: Allegri has fired up the environment after a good performance against Torino and is aiming for the Napoli clash to fuel the Scudetto dream.
The idea is clear: if Inter slows down again, everything could open up.
⏳ Break and schedule: everything depends on Roma and Como
The international break perhaps comes at the right time for Chivu.
They need to regain physical and mental energy, but the real test will come immediately after. The schedule offers two decisive matches: Roma at San Siro and Como away, both teams fighting for a Champions League spot.
Two tough encounters that could shape the Scudetto battle, especially since Milan and Napoli will face each other head-to-head.
💥 The risk is real: no more margin for error
The numbers and the feeling are clear: Inter has used up all its wild cards. The lead remains, but it’s no longer as reassuring as before.
Without an immediate reaction, the real risk is having to fight for the Scudetto point by point until the very last matchday.
A scenario the Nerazzurri know well and want to avoid. Now there’s only one question: will Inter be able to bounce back, or is the race truly open again?
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.
