InterViews Podcast

Inter answered the derby loss with a 3-0 Champions League win at Feyenoord. Alessandro and Gianmarco break down the reaction, the clean sheet, and Djed Spence's big night at right wing-back. They also weigh in on Carlos Augusto's MVP case, the criticism of Barella, and answer listener questions. Next up is Como.
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Alessandro goes solo
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Inter beat Fiorentina 2-1 at San Siro with two late goals, the second a Zielinski penalty in the 98th minute. Alessandro Raffa and Gianmarco Paterno break it down.In this episode:

The comeback: Is coming from behind again and again a sign of character or a worrying trend?

The penalty that wasn't given: Why Mariani seemed to hesitate before waving play on, whether VAR should have stepped in, and what the "Marotta League" narrative may be doing to referees.

The media: Why the hosts think Italian sports media chases controversy and clicks.

Goalkeeper debate: Who gets the blame for Jimenez's goal, Provedel or Carlos Augusto? And why do the hosts think Martinez should be the starter?

Thuram's leadership: How he stepped up while Lautaro is out, plus Barella's growth as captain.

Dimarco's form and contract: Is his dip physical or mental? What it could mean for his Inter and Italy futures.

Midfield: Who was the best midfielder, and Sucic's impact off the bench.

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Inter beat Shakhtar 1-0 in a must-win Champions League match, earning their first points in the competition. Alessandro Raffa and Gianmarco Paterno break down a tense night marked by a surprise lineup, a red card, a crucial goal, and two late saves.

The hosts discuss Bastoni’s move to center back, Jed Spence’s first start, and Inter’s more balanced approach in possession and defense. They also examine the challenge of playing with ten men after Bastoni’s dismissal, and how Carlos Augusto’s brilliant finish gave Inter the lead.

In this episode:

Why Inter’s defensive approach showed promise

What Jed Spence brought to the right side in his first start

Where Anjouan Bonny is most effective in Inter’s attack

How the team adjusted after going down to ten men

Why Carlos Augusto and goalkeeper Josep Martínez were crucial to the win

Whether Chivu’s player-led approach can deliver against top opposition

With three vital points secured, the conversation turns to what Inter can take from this performance as a demanding run of fixtures continues.
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Inter beat Bologna 3-1, but the real story is whether this was a true bounce-back or just another warning sign before the Champions League. Alessandro Raffa and Gianmarco Paterno break down a win that delivered three points, raised fresh questions about the defense, and exposed exactly which players are forcing their way into the lineup. The conversation gets ruthless fast. Why does Federico Dimarco keep starting when Carlos Augusto is having an impact on games with goals, assists, and elite defensive work? Is Luis Enrique actually hurting the team more on the right than he helps? And after another shaky performance from Manuel Akanji, is Inter staring at a bigger personnel problem than anyone wants to admit? You’ll hear a full breakdown of the biggest talking points from Renato Dall’Ara, including:

why this felt different from the Bruges performance, but still not convincing enough

how Carlos Augusto keeps making the case to start, especially ahead of Shakhtar

why Bonny is becoming one of the most dangerous late-game weapons in the squad

what went wrong on Bologna’s goal and why the back line still looks vulnerable

whether Inter can survive the coming stretch without serious rotation issues

There’s also a deeper tactical debate at the heart of the episode: is this a system problem, or are the current defenders simply being asked to do things they’re not built for? Alessandro and Gianmarco dig into the gap between style and personnel, the pressure on Kivu’s rotation choices, and why January may need to bring real reinforcements if Inter want to stay competitive across Serie A and Europe.
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