Inter Milan concluded their preseason with a 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Marcus Thuram opened the scoring for Inter, but Chelsea’s Lesley Ugochukwu equalized late in the match. Despite the draw, Inter’s head coach Simone Inzaghi was satisfied with the team’s performance.
Inzaghi commented after the match, “I wasn’t worried after the defeat against Al Ittihad. It’s normal to have performance issues during full preparation.” He expressed contentment with the team’s display against Chelsea, saying, “Today we certainly played a good game. The legs were lighter compared to a few days ago, which allowed us to play more together, maintaining the right distances and balance. We suffered when necessary, but I liked that we were always ready to trouble Chelsea.”
Looking ahead to their Serie A opener against Genoa, Inzaghi noted, “These matches are all steps towards Saturday, where we face a very difficult challenge. Gilardino’s team is in good shape, and the environment is full of enthusiasm.” His remarks suggest a focus on continuous improvement and readiness for the upcoming competitive fixtures.
