Inter are now chasing, Eriksen is now a coincidence

Two defeats, three goals conceded and two paths that get complicated , the one in the Italian Cup and the one for the Scudetto: in a week, Inter sees the post-derby euphoria die off to make room for criticism, problems, a bit of discomfort and the Eriksen case that ignites controversy. Naples and Lazio had to be two exams to pass with flying colors to continue dreaming big and instead the Nerazzurri must get together again to find new momentum and face the best of the Europa League round of 32 and start the title race again.

Three points from the top are not an unbridgeable distance and in two weeks there is a direct clash against Juventus at the Stadium, but the defeat against Lazio is a cold shower to be managed together with the training problems and the exclusion of Eriksen who it is only used in the final minutes . The great enigma of this Inter is the Danish one. Purchased after a long standoff with Tottenham, it was crowned the best graft on the January market.

But beyond Udinese, Conte has never lined him up . The Dane is not ready to manage the non-possession phase, he has to make his movements without the ball and the covers. But it is surprising that he is only given a few minutes of the game and not at least a time. Also against Lazio in 13 'he went close to scoring and served a splendid ball in Lukaku walled by the excellent intervention of Acerbi. Inter need quality in midfield, especially when Lukaku and Lautaro struggle to pack dangerous actions on their own.

Conte against Ludogorets and Sampdoria can, or perhaps must, risk Eriksen from 1 'and prepare him at best for Juventus , satisfying the fans who are clamoring to see him on the starting field.