The 0-2 loss to Fluminense not only caused Inter Milan to stop early at the FIFA Club World Cup, but also clearly revealed the internal problems in the team's dressing room.
After the match, captain Lautaro Martinez could not hide his frustration, and at the same time made a statement that attracted public attention: "If anyone no longer wants to stay, it is best to leave".
Although not just anyone, fans suspect Lautaro is targeting midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu - who is said to be considering leaving Inter Milan this summer.
We have elevated Inter Milan in recent years. If you want to continue to go with this team, you must be truly willing to sacrifice and fight for this shirt color. I don't want to name it, but there are many things that have happened that I can't accept," the Argentine striker emphasized.
The 2024-2025 season ended with a heavy disappointment for Inter Milan. No title, no treble as expected and the team spirit is also being questioned.
Lautaro admitted: "It's been a long, stressful and tiring season. We need to rebuild everything, just like Inter started and won the glory before."
In addition to psychological problems, Lautaro also sees professional factors as a part of the reason for failure. He pointed out that Inter did not play well in the first half, lacked concentration and made many mistakes, leading to an early goal. Despite their efforts in the second half, they still conceded another goal and were officially eliminated.
Lautaro also mentioned objective factors such as harsh weather, declining fitness and a broken formation. But according to him, that cannot be an excuse.
"Fluminense played focused, bravely and took advantage of the opportunity. We can't do that and we have to pay the price," Lautaro said.
