Cassano sends Inter a message: “They should test a back four”
The former striker urges Chivu to change the setup and questions how long Inter can continue relying on comebacks.
Antonio Cassano has sparked debate around Inter with a tactical reflection that is likely to attract attention. During his intervention, the former striker said he would like to see the Nerazzurri play with a back four, thereby questioning the usual setup used by Cristian Chivu. The issue comes after a period in which Inter have often had to chase results.
Cassano accompanied his suggestion with a precise question: how long can the team continue relying on comebacks? The reference is to Inter’s ability to recover from deficits, a quality already shown on several occasions, but one that the former player believes cannot become the only route to three points. The request to test a four-man defence is therefore an indication, not a decision already taken by the coach.
Inter head into the trip to Venezia after a 3-1 win over Bologna, a 1-0 victory against Shakhtar in the Champions League and a 2-1 success over Fiorentina. The next match is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28 at 18:30. The derby against Milan follows on Saturday, October 31 at 20:45, before the European clash with Feyenoord on November 3 at 21:00.