Inter Milan are swimming in a paradox: the Italian club is on the brink of crisis but will be in the last four of the Champions League if it preserves its two-goal lead against Benfica on Wednesday. Inter have won only two of their last ten games in all competitions: a poor record for a team close to the semi-finals.

Missing her would probably sign the end of the lease of Simone Inzaghi, on the bench since the summer of 2021, according to the sports press.