Simone Inzaghi, the coach of Inter Milan, remains undeterred despite a 2-2 draw against Cagliari, asserting that the club is edging closer to clinching the Scudetto, although he has no plans for celebratory tattoos.
Anticipation ran high within the Nerazzurri camp as a 3-3 draw between Milan and Sassuolo presented a promising opportunity for Inter to widen their lead at the top of the Serie A table by 16 points with a victory.
However, Cagliari exhibited resilience, equalizing twice after goals from Marcus Thuram and a Hakan Calhanoglu penalty, as Eldor Shomurodov and Nicolas Viola secured a 2-2 draw at San Siro.
Inzaghi, speaking to DAZN, reflected on the challenging encounter, acknowledging Cagliari’s commendable form and their adeptness at capitalizing on counter-attacks. He expressed disappointment over missed opportunities and emphasized the importance of unity and defensive solidity.
As Inter approaches a pivotal clash against Milan on April 22, Inzaghi remains focused on the ultimate objective while acknowledging the dwindling possibility of achieving a record-breaking 102 Serie A points.
Despite the setback, the prospect of clinching Inter’s 20th Serie A title in a derby showdown against Milan serves as motivation for Inzaghi and his squad. He underscored the significance of the upcoming fixture and emphasized the need for meticulous preparation.
With Milan contending in the Europa League quarter-finals, Inter holds a distinct advantage in their preparation for the derby. Inzaghi reiterated his respect for Milan while highlighting the significance of previous derby experiences in his coaching career.
Addressing comparisons to other coaches who commemorated their maiden Serie A titles with tattoos, Inzaghi expressed his aversion to tattoos, leaving his post-title celebration plans undecided.
Inzaghi’s unwavering confidence and strategic approach underscore Inter’s determination to secure Serie A glory, with the impending derby against Milan poised to be a defining moment in their pursuit of success.