Inter once again demonstrated its ability to turn the tide even in the final minutes, winning the three points against Fiorentina with a spectacular comeback. In the 90th minute Chivu's team was still trailing; in the 91st minute he equalized and, in the 97th minute, he overcame the Florentine defense, taking home the victory. This is the fifth recovery in eight championship games, with 13 points gained in disadvantaged situations, a result that Inter has achieved consistently, while other teams such as Roma, Naples, Udinese and Bologna have failed to recover.
Inter's comeback tendency is also evident in their Serie A matches: in all the matches in which they were behind in the second half, the team always achieved at least one point, with 11 points in total. In the Champions League the situation was different: against Real Madrid, Inter ended with a draw after losing two goals in the 45th minute, and against Bruges and Shakhtar they saw their recovery slow down. However, the data shows that Inter score 62% of their goals in the second 45 minutes and 39% in the last quarter of an hour, with 11 goals scored in that final period.
Inter's success in the second half is attributed to several factors. Character, confidence in one's abilities and team spirit are consolidated elements, but physical condition is crucial: the team does not get tired in the end, but raises the pace, taking advantage of the moments in which the opponents slow down. The exception was the match against Bruges, where Inter was hit by an injury to Martinez and lost control of the game, allowing the Belgians to recover the draw.
Coach Chivu recognized that Inter cannot take recovery in every match for granted, but underlined the importance of maintaining defensive solidity and trying to score before their opponents to avoid fatigue and suffering. With Fiorentina, the comeback was particularly crucial, with Jimenez scoring at the right time, demonstrating that the team is ready to exploit every opportunity. The next objective will be to maintain the same defensive strength and continue to exploit the recovery phases to guarantee positive results.