Why Inter are just a few transfers away from becoming an European SUPER TEAM again:

[A THREAD] :

Just over a week ago, Inter clinched their 19th Scudetto in the club’s history which is their first since the treble of 2010, when they managed to win Serie A, UEFA Champions League and Coppa Italia under José Mourinho.

I believe Conte can do the same if he’s backed by the board

Even though the Scudetto victory has brought happiness to the Inter fans, the corona pandemic has caused Inter’s revenue to decrease by 20% over the last year

By securing the title, Inter will pocket €33.4 million, which will be further added by another €15.25 million by UEFA.

Believe it or not, Antonio Conte has assembled one of the most balanced, talented, young and hungry group of players in this Inter team

But, there is one position which is the weakest link in the team and it is the Left Wing Back (LWB) position..

Ashley Young and Perisic have done a pretty commendable job on the left side of Inter’s 3-5-2 but they need a massive upgrade this summer

Inter’s academy product, Frederico Dimarco, on loan at Hellas Verona has been rumoured to return back to Inter but they deserve even better

The only two options that Inter should be looking for their brand new LWB are:

1) Raphael Guerreiro - ( https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇵🇹" title="Flagge von Portugal" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Portugal">, 27, LWB):

Fee: €40 million

Guerreiro, the best attacking left back in the world, is perfect for Conte’s 3-5-2 setup

Bundesliga 20/21 stats:
Goals https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⚽️" title="Fußball" aria-label="Emoji: Fußball">: 4
Assists https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎯" title="Volltreffer" aria-label="Emoji: Volltreffer">: 11

2) Filip Kostić - ( https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇷🇸" title="Flagge von Serbien" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Serbien">, 28, LWB):

Fee: €35 million

Filip Kostić is having a remarkable season so far:

• 2nd most big chances created in Europe (20)
• Most crosses per match in Europe (2.6)
• Most key passes per game in Bundesliga (3.0)

Goals https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⚽️" title="Fußball" aria-label="Emoji: Fußball">: 4
Assists https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎯" title="Volltreffer" aria-label="Emoji: Volltreffer">: 12

If Inter can get a top class LWB like Guerreiro or Kostic for a decent price of around 40 million, they would be unstoppable.

Now let’s have a look at Inter’s core of personnel who helped them clinch their first Scudetto since 2010:

1) THE GODFATHER:
Antonio Conte - ( https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇮🇹" title="Flagge von Italien" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Italien">, Head Coach):

Antonio Conte is simply the main pushing force behind Inter’s title charge this season

After being defeated by Sevilla in the UEL final last season, Conte has re-emerged himself by winning the 4th Scudetto in his career

Conte is also the man who started Juventus’s decade of dominance (2011-2020) by winning 3 Scudettos (2011, 2012, 2013) to ending the dominance by winning the title with Inter this season

Conte has also had PL success with Chelsea by winning a PL title and FA Cup in his 2 years

2) Dynamic Duo of “LuLa”

• Romelu Lukaku - ( https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇧🇪" title="Flagge von Belgien" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Belgien">, 27, ST):
• Lautaro Martinez - ( https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇦🇷" title="Flagge von Argentinien" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Argentinien">, 23, ST):

Only few duos can produce what LuLa are producing right now

Lukaku:
2020-21: 21 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⚽️" title="Fußball" aria-label="Emoji: Fußball">’s and 10 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎯" title="Volltreffer" aria-label="Emoji: Volltreffer">
2019-20: 23 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⚽️" title="Fußball" aria-label="Emoji: Fußball">’s and 2 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎯" title="Volltreffer" aria-label="Emoji: Volltreffer">

Lautaro:
2020-21: 16 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⚽️" title="Fußball" aria-label="Emoji: Fußball">s and 8 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎯" title="Volltreffer" aria-label="Emoji: Volltreffer">
2019-20: 14 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⚽️" title="Fußball" aria-label="Emoji: Fußball">’s and 5 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎯" title="Volltreffer" aria-label="Emoji: Volltreffer">

Lukaku is really the best player in the Serie A right now and arguably top 3 strikers in the world currently

You can just see the improvement in Lukaku’s overall game right now. For someone lauded as “Mr. Poor first touch”, he has even improved in that area now

3) THE MAESTROS:

• Nicolo Barella - ( https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇮🇹" title="Flagge von Italien" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Italien">, 23, CM):
Goals https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⚽️" title="Fußball" aria-label="Emoji: Fußball">: 3
Assists https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎯" title="Volltreffer" aria-label="Emoji: Volltreffer">: 8

• Marcelo Brožović - ( https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇭🇷" title="Flagge von Kroatien" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Kroatien">, 28, CM):
Goals https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⚽️" title="Fußball" aria-label="Emoji: Fußball">: 3
Assists https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎯" title="Volltreffer" aria-label="Emoji: Volltreffer">: 2

• Christian Eriksen - ( https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇩🇰" title="Flagge von Dänemark" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Dänemark">, 30, CAM):
Goals: 2
Assists: 0

Barella and Brozovic have been sensational while Eriksen has flopped

Vidal, Gagliardini, Vecino and Sensi do provide some competitions in midfield

But no one will take Nicolo Barella’s place in that midfield. He is Antonio Conte’s wet dream. He has the bite, goals, energy, leadership and technical ability too, he is going straight to the top.

4) THE ROADRUNNER:

Achraf Hakimi - ( https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇲🇦" title="Flagge von Marokko" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Marokko">, 22, RWB):
Extremely hard working, two-footed, forward going and the quickest wing back in the world, Hakimi has been a sensational signing for Inter.

Goals https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⚽️" title="Fußball" aria-label="Emoji: Fußball">: 7
Assists https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎯" title="Volltreffer" aria-label="Emoji: Volltreffer">: 8

5) THE WALL https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🧤" title="Handschuhe" aria-label="Emoji: Handschuhe"> :
Samir Handanovic - ( https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇸🇮" title="Flagge von Slowenien" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Slowenien">, 36, GK):

One of the most underrated goalkeepers of our generation, Samir Handanovic has captained Inter to their first Serie A in years

Apart from Manuel Neuer, there hasn’t been a keeper who has matched Samir’s consistency this decade.

6) THE RELIABLE BACK 3:

• Milan Škriniar - ( https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇸🇰" title="Flagge der Slowakei" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge der Slowakei">, 26, CB):
• Alessandro Bastoni - ( https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇮🇹" title="Flagge von Italien" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge von Italien">, 22, CB):
• Stefan De vrij - ( https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇳🇱" title="Flagge der Niederlande" aria-label="Emoji: Flagge der Niederlande">, 29, CB):

The formidable back 3 of Bastoni, De vrij and Bastoni have been inspiring for Inter’s title win this season.

Goals conceded: 30 in 35 games

I hope Inter can generate some funds for Guerreiro/Kostic and they can keep all their valuable assets next season by selling their deadwoods: Lazaro, Joao Mario, Nainggolan, Vecino, Dalbert, etc

Ohh yeah and Sanchez has been doing great too

Goals https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⚽️" title="Fußball" aria-label="Emoji: Fußball">: 7
Assists https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎯" title="Volltreffer" aria-label="Emoji: Volltreffer">: 6

That’s it for now!!

Let’s hope Inter can really become an European super team in a year time

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