Sept 16, V7N - Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi expressed frustration with his team's performance in their 1-1 draw against Monza in Serie A, acknowledging that they could have reacted sooner and been more clinical in front of goal. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Inter struggled to break down Monza's well-organized defense. Inzaghi highlighted missed opportunities, including a key chance early on from Lautaro Martinez, who remains goalless in the current campaign.

The game became more difficult after Monza's Dany Mota scored in the 81st minute, forcing Inter to chase the game. While Denzel Dumfries equalized two minutes from time, Inzaghi noted that the team's reaction came too late, and they were unable to secure the full three points.

Inzaghi also mentioned that Martinez had faced fitness issues leading up to the match, which may have affected his sharpness. He reassured fans that defensively the team performed well overall, especially compared to their season opener against Genoa, which also ended in a draw.

Looking ahead to Inter's Champions League opener against Manchester City, Inzaghi appeared optimistic, expressing confidence in his squad's readiness. He acknowledged the new Champions League format, which adds two more matches to the schedule, and stressed the importance of adapting and performing well against tough opponents.

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