After defeating Feyenoord to reach the Champions League quarterfinals, Inter Milan is still competing in three competitions and has a chance to win the Treble. The next two months will be crucial in determining whether this season becomes one of Inter’s greatest or a major disappointment.
Inter coach Simone Inzaghi hinted at the team’s ambitions after the first leg against Feyenoord. When asked about winning two competitions, he gestured “three,” suggesting Inter is aiming for the Serie A title, Coppa Italia, and Champions League.
Inter currently leads Serie A by one point over Napoli. A defeat against Atalanta this Sunday could cost them the top spot. They are also in the Coppa Italia semifinals against AC Milan and will face Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarterfinals.
Winning all three trophies is a long shot, a feat Inter last achieved in 2010 under Jose Mourinho, becoming the only Italian team to win the treble. However, Inzaghi’s comments suggest the team is ambitious.
After beating Monza, Inzaghi joked about aiming for four trophies, including the FIFA Club World Cup. Despite inconsistent performances, Inzaghi remains optimistic about the future.
The upcoming weeks will be critical for Inzaghi’s future at Inter. While the team is still in contention for all three trophies, failing to win at least Serie A or the Champions League would be considered a significant setback.
Injuries are a concern for Inzaghi. To achieve their goals, he needs his key players fit. The injury to Piotr Zielinski, out for six weeks, leaves him with limited midfield options during a busy schedule. Zielinski has been a standout player for Inter this season.
This could be the last opportunity for this Inter squad to win the Champions League after losing the 2023 final to Manchester City. Inzaghi knows the team may be restructured in the summer under owners Oaktree. It’s uncertain if Inter will prioritize the Champions League or Serie A, but they are still in the running for a treble similar to their historic 2009-10 season.
