Pioli: “Inter are different with and without Lautaro”

Stefano Pioli discussed Inter during his appearance on Sky Calcio Club, focusing on Lautaro Martinez’s impact on the team’s performances. The former Nerazzurri coach stressed that Cristian Chivu’s side can take on different characteristics depending on whether the Argentine captain is available.

Pioli summed up his point with a clear statement: “There is an Inter with Lautaro and one without him.” His observation puts the spotlight on the striker’s role and on the squad’s ability to remain equally effective when it cannot rely on its main attacking reference. The comment comes after the derby defeat to Milan, a match in which Inter struggled to turn possession into clear chances.

The Nerazzurri had beaten Fiorentina and Venezia, 2-1 and 2-0 respectively, before losing 3-1 to Milan on October 31. Attention now turns to the Champions League: on Tuesday, November 3, at 21:00, Inter will visit Feyenoord in Rotterdam. After the European fixture, Como will arrive at San Siro on Sunday, November 8, at 18:00.