Inter Milan Braces for Fiery January: Lautaro’s Scoring Slump a Concern

As the year-end approaches, Atalanta leads with 40 points, followed by Napoli at 38, and Inter Milan at 37 with a game in hand against Fiorentina. Lazio, Fiorentina, and Bologna occupy mid-table positions, while Juventus and Milan find themselves outside European spots.

The pre-Christmas matches saw favorites largely meeting expectations, with Fiorentina’s loss to Udinese being an exception. Inter struggled initially against Como but secured a 2-0 victory with goals from Carlos Augusto and Thuram.

Individual performances varied. Sommer remained composed in goal, while Bisseck and Bastoni impressed in defense. Carlos Augusto, initially constrained, proved decisive with his header. The midfield showed energy, with Barella omnipresent, though Calhanoglu and Mkhitaryan were less impactful than usual. Thuram stood out with his excellent goal.

However, captain Lautaro Martinez’s goal drought continues, now stretching to 50 days and eight matches. While San Siro faithful still support him, his return to scoring form is crucial, especially given Inter’s challenging fixtures in January.

The team’s performance in the upcoming month could be pivotal for their season aspirations, with Lautaro’s goal-scoring ability potentially making a significant difference.