Calcio Debate: As Inter Continue To Struggle On The Road, Is Diego Milito The Answer To The Nerazzurri’s Problems?

Serie A has once again proven its ability to surprise as Chievo topped the charts last weekend nine years on from Luigi Del Neri’s miracle side which finished an incredible fifth immediately following promotion from Italy’s second flight.
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engines after what has been a less than convincing opening, champions Inter will certainly be satisfied as they look down on their three main rivals who are still playing catch-up despite the Nerazzurri’s moment of transition.
As a number of critics - including yours truly - cast a shadow over Inter’s lack of action on this summer’s transfer market, it appears the biggest blow to the Beneamata juggernaut has in fact been the dip in form of key man Diego Milito. A player who finished the season in such prolific fashion at the end of last term now looks a shadow of his former self following a reserve role during Argentina’s World Cup campaign.
In the wake of scoring an own goal during Inter’s 2-2 draw against Twente in the Champions League, the hitman underlined his hunger for victories by ruling out any joy in picking up a point in the Netherlands.
“It’s not enough to be satisfied,” Milito told SkySport following the game.
“We are half-satisfied, as it’s a draw against a side we knew were going to be tough, but we were a little unlucky on the two goals. At least it’s a good point to start off with.”
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years ago, ‘El Principe’ has enjoyed such a strong relationship with the back of the net that his name has constantly remained in the running for Italy’s capocannoniere crown. Such has been his ruthlessness in Nerazzurri colours; very few even noticed the departure of former match-winner Zlatan Ibrahimovic just over 12 months ago.
Ahead of today's clash against Palermo, the Beneamata are still in search of their first victory away from the San Siro this term, and the key could well lie at the feet of the Argentine hitman who is still yet to find the net this term after five competitive matches. With the Rosanero having been somewhat of a disappointment this term, Inter have a golden opportunity to break their duck on the road in a fixture which has proven positive in recent times.
The Biscione faithful will remember the importance of the 1-1 draw at the Renzo Barbera back in March, a game in which Milito himself found the net from the penalty spot. With Milan and Roma both hot on the heels following the Nerazzurri’s defeat to Catania a week earlier, the result displayed the champions’ ability to notch up points even during a period when their form started to wobble.
Whilst Rafael Benitez’s Inter are still very much a side coming to terms with the arrival of their new coach, the Spaniard could well do with a helping hand from the man who so often saw off games for Jose Mourinho.
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the Serie A campaign and the Beneamata certainly do not need a win at all costs. Nevertheless, should Milito manage to score his first league goal of the season and set up Inter for a result in Sicily, ‘The Prince’ will undoubtedly go a long way to silencing the critics and those who may have prematurely doubted the Nerazzurri juggernaut.