Aleksandar Kolarov insists criticism of is unwarranted. ‘We’re not in our greatest interval, however we’re six factors clear, we should’ve accomplished one thing good.’
The Nerazzurri had acquired off to the proper begin on the Stadio Artemio Franchi, as Francesco Pio Esposito opened the scoring inside 40 seconds.
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Nonetheless, Cher Ndour was able to faucet within the rebound from Yann Sommer’s save on Albert Gudmundsson, giving Fiorentina a 1-1 end result.
Kolarov stands up for stuttering Inter
FLORENCE, ITALY – MARCH 22: Aleksandar Kolarov vice-manager of FC Internazionale reacts in the course of the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and FC Internazionale at Artemio Franchi on March 22, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photograph by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photos)
Cristian Chivu was pressured to observe from the stands as a consequence of a touchline ban, so his assistant supervisor Kolarov stood in on the bench and within the media room.
“We knew three factors have been elementary, however Fiorentina deserve credit score too for his or her efficiency,”
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“It wasn’t our greatest sport and we aren’t in our greatest interval of the season, however we’re nonetheless six factors clear on the high of the desk, so it’s all in our palms.”
That is changing into an actual subject, as Inter have fumbled 12 Serie A factors from main conditions this season, greater than another membership.
“We’re missing some willpower and maybe sharpness too, as fatigue is gathered over the numerous video games. It isn’t our greatest spell of the season, we’re used to seeing Inter dominate matches, however we’re nonetheless six factors clear and it’s as much as us to kill off the title race,” added Kolarov.
“I wish to level out that on the subject of Inter, individuals act as if we should always take every little thing without any consideration. You’ll be able to draw away from house towards a powerful Fiorentina facet, they’ve been on good kind not too long ago, so I see some extent right here as comparatively constructive.
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“If we’re six factors clear, it should imply we’ve accomplished some good issues over the course of the season. I perceive criticism, however Inter are nonetheless the leaders.”
FLORENCE, ITALY – MARCH 22: Pio Esposito of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring a aim in the course of the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and FC Internazionale at Artemio Franchi on March 22, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photograph by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photos)
Inter are actually and not using a win in 4 aggressive video games, scraping solely two factors from their final three Serie A matches.
It means Milan have closed the hole on the leaders to only six factors, whereas Napoli are solely seven behind, making it a possible three-horse race going into the final eight rounds.
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After the break for worldwide obligation, Inter will probably be up towards Roma and Como, two big fixtures, however Milan going head-to-head with Napoli in Week 31 might additionally profit them.
FLORENCE, ITALY – MARCH 22: Domilson Cordeiro dos Santos often known as Dodo of ACF Fiorentina ina towards Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale in the course of the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and FC Internazionale at Artemio Franchi on March 22, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photograph by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photos)
It’s maybe no coincidence that the difficulties began when Lautaro Martinez suffered his damage, so are the strikers doing the identical job that their captain did?
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“The forwards are elementary for our type of play, we want them to carry up the ball, however I don’t simply wish to discuss concerning the strikers. We additionally want higher high quality constructing out from the again, and to provide the forwards the fitting service.”
The Italy camp is just 2km from the Stadio Franchi, so Inter and Fiorentina’s Azzurri gamers will go straight from right here to affix up with the Nazionale forward of the World Cup play-offs.
“I feel the gamers are on their method now, they’re all wholesome aside from Bastoni, however everybody else is on the disposal of coach Gattuso. I want all of them the most effective,” concluded Kolarov.