Inter fell 3-4 to Bruges on matchday two of the Champions League group stage, and president Massimo Moratti felt the pressure of the results. Post-match the manager declared that he took responsibility for the defeats, underlining that the losses "hurt" and that the team must review its mental and tactical balance.
The match took place in an atmosphere of great intensity from the first half. Bruges took advantage of some errors from the Inter midfield, managing to put the defender and the bench in difficulty. Despite a good start to the second half and a few scoring chances, Inter lost their rhythm, with frustration and frenzy leading to a loss of clarity and calm. Moratti acknowledged that the team had "put a lot of difficulty" on the Belgian club, but also highlighted the need to regain concentration.
In his speech, Moratti said that "there are things to re-evaluate, especially in the Champions League where when you want to go down it is difficult to recover". He added that the team must work on its balance, "we already knew that we have to work", and that Inter is aware of what is wrong in the European competition. The president asked to remedy this with more solid mental preparation, and admitted that he had not found the right balance in some matches, suggesting that he should have conveyed more calm and serenity during the break.
The manager then reiterated that, despite the defeat, Inter remains confident. “There are still six games left,” he said, highlighting that the two defeats “hurt” expectations. He underlined that the team must work on tactical and mental aspects, trying to find the right enthusiasm and balance. He noted that the bench noticed a loss of control after the first two unused chances at the start of the second half, and criticized the wrong pressures with long distances, which led to momentary delays in the Champions League.
With the season still underway, Inter will have to face the next matches with a new approach. The president called for getting back on track, maintaining confidence and focusing on tactical and mental improvements. The next match will be crucial to understand if the team can regain its rhythm and return to competing with the best European clubs.