Sunday’s 1-2 home defeat by Cagliari has left a bitter taste in the mouth for everyone concerned with Inter. On a forgettable day for the nerazzurri, Icardi’s war of words with the Curva Nord was just the start of 24 hours that will want to be filed away sooner rather than later. Vice-President Javier Zanetti has stated that the problems surrounding the Argentine striker’s autobiography will be sorted with the captain’s armband likely to be on the arm of one of his teammates next weekend.
 

There is also much concern surrounding coach Frank de Boer; yesterday’s defeat was the second in succession after the loss to Roma before the international break. If you include the draw with Bologna, it’s now just one point from the last nine for the Dutchman, who has yet to convince he is the man to take the club forward. His tactical choices against Cagliari have come under intense scrutiny, such as why de he replace Banega with Gnoukouri and why did he keep new signing Gabigol, seated on the substitutes bench. Morning editions of Gazzetta dello Sport have analysed the errors they believe cost Inter the match but also state that for the moment, his job is not at risk. Unfavourable outcomes against Southampton in the Europa League on Thursday and Atalanta next weekend however, make tighten the noose around his neck.

Steve Mitchell @barafundler