Inzaghi Questions Inter's Attitude Following Milan's Courageous Derby Victory

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Simone Inzaghi expressed disappointment with his Inter players' attitude after their 2-1 defeat to Milan in the derby on Sunday. Matteo Gabbia's late header ended Milan's six-game losing streak against their city rivals. Christian Pulisic initially put Milan ahead, but Federico Dimarco equalised for Inter. Despite having fewer shots and a lower xG, Inzaghi believed Inter performed better overall.

Inzaghi was critical of his team's mindset during the match. "Of course Milan are a very good team. They did better than us this evening and deserved the victory," he told DAZN. He noted that Inter failed to start either half with the right attitude, which was unexpected given their recent training efforts. This loss adds to their already concerning points drop in Serie A.

Milan's victory was significant, marking the first time since 1999 they won a derby against Inter from a level situation in the 89th minute. The last instance was when George Weah scored for Milan.

Paulo Fonseca, Milan's coach, celebrated an important win early in his tenure amid scrutiny over the team's inconsistent start. "It was an important match. First of all, because it's a derby that Milan hadn't won in a long time," Fonseca stated to DAZN. He praised his players' courage and felt they deserved the win, noting that few teams have troubled Inter as much recently.

Fonseca emphasised the importance of maintaining confidence and belief in their strategies moving forward. While acknowledging areas for improvement, he credited the victory to his players' efforts on the day.

The outcome leaves both teams reflecting on their performances as they continue their Serie A campaigns. For Milan, this win could boost morale and confidence under Fonseca's leadership. Meanwhile, Inter must address their approach issues to avoid further setbacks in future matches.