Inter rediscover their defence in Europe: now consistency is needed in Serie A

Inter found an important response from their defence in the 3-0 Champions League victory over Feyenoord on 3 November. Keeping a clean sheet is a valuable signal after the 3-1 Serie A derby defeat against Milan and gives the team a more reliable foundation in its European campaign.

The match in Rotterdam brought Inter their second clean sheet in international competition this season. Alongside keeping Feyenoord scoreless, the Nerazzurri scored three times, combining efficiency in attack with greater defensive control. That aspect matters particularly after a recent spell in which the team had shown some problems protecting leads and maintaining the same level of concentration throughout the ninety minutes.

The next objective is to reproduce that solidity in the league. Before the European match, Inter had beaten Venezia 2-0 on 28 October, then lost to Milan three days later. The next opportunity comes on Sunday 8 November at 18:00, when Como visit San Siro for matchday 11 of Serie A.