Inter have proven to be a team that, although not always dominant, is capable of collecting the three points consistently. After nine days of the championship, the Nerazzurri team has gained 25 points, with eight wins and a draw, the highest result it has ever achieved in a similar period of time in the three-point era.
The recent 2-0 against Venezia is an example of this dynamic. The match took place in a complex way, with a lackluster first half and numerous goals risks. Despite this, Inter managed to maintain their superiority and end the match with a two-goal lead. President Cristian Chivu acknowledged the luck he had in the match, thanking goalkeeper Provedel for his performance. However, the final result once again confirms the team's ability to get the most out of their performance.
Despite the impression of a team that does not dominate every match from start to finish, Inter have shown that they can win almost every match, even when they have had to recover or correct themselves during the match. In nine matchdays, the team has already obtained 13 points from disadvantaged situations, a figure that highlights their resilience and ability to find solutions even when circumstances are not favourable.
The paradox of this season is that, although Inter still doesn't seem to be at their full potential, the numbers speak for themselves: it's the Nerazzurri's best start since the victory was worth three points. It surpassed the 23 points collected by teams such as Simoni's in 1997/98 and Spalletti's in 2017/18. Chivu highlighted the need to continue growing and regaining the mental energy to maintain this momentum.
With the derby in sight, Inter arrive with a team that does not yet feel at its best, but which has left only two points behind on the scoreboard after twenty-seven points. The reality of the numbers could be more significant than the sensations, and the team will have to try to translate this solidity into even more decisive results in the next matches.