AC Milan absolutely rocked city rivals Inter, dropping a 3-1 defeat on them Saturday at San Siro. This wasn’t just any loss; it’s the eighth straight match Inter has gone without a win against AC Milan, a brutal streak stretching back over two years to April 22, 2024. That night, a victory over the Rossoneri clinched the Serie A title, making the current drought even more painful. Eight games without a win against your biggest rival, under three different AC Milan coaches, is just unacceptable. If you’ve been watching Inter since the 2026-2027 season kicked off, honestly, this outcome felt totally predictable.
The Goal-Scoring Floodgates Are Wide Open
Inter’s biggest problem is crystal clear: they’re conceding goals at an alarming rate. They’ve already let in 13 goals this season, which is the most among the top five teams in the entire league. And it gets worse: most of those goals hit the back of the net in the opening 45 minutes, forcing the team into constant comeback mode. You can maybe pull that off against smaller teams, but against AC Milan in the Derby, or a powerhouse like Real Madrid outside of domestic play, that kind of approach is a recipe for disaster. This weekend’s game proved it, with AC Milan netting two goals in the opening ten minutes alone, thanks to American striker Christian Pulisic and Adrien Rabiot. Inter midfielder Nicolo Barella even called it out after the match, saying players are aware of the issues, but Barella himself was the face of the Serie A champions in that messy first 45 minutes.
Mental Mistakes and Crippling Injuries Stack Up
Alessandro Bastoni did manage to pull one back for Inter in the first half, giving a brief glimmer of hope. But instead of finding the equalizer, Inter watched Diego Moreira fire home a free kick, instantly restoring AC Milan’s two-goal advantage. And how did that happen? Inter coughed up possession twice in under 30 seconds, showing a shocking lack of concentration and mental toughness exactly when they needed to push for that second goal. This recurring mental and tactical approach is a huge problem, and head coach Cristian Chivu has to take responsibility. Compounding the issue are injuries, forcing Chivu into some tough rotations. Inter captain Lautaro Martinez is still out, along with midfielder Curtis Jones and defender John Stones. Strikers like Francesco Pio Esp are in the mix, but when your key players are sidelined and your defensive mindset is this fragile, it’s a brutal start to the season.
So, with the injuries piling up and the defense leaking goals at an alarming rate, what exactly does Cristian Chivu do now? The early signs for the 2026-2027 season are looking grim, and fans have every right to be worried. This isn’t just about losing a Derby, it’s about a recurring nightmare that shows no signs of waking up. Something has to change, and fast.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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