Inter Milan's recent 2-1 victory over Kairat Almaty in the Champions League was a significant achievement, yet Carlos Augusto has called for his teammates to stay focused. Despite securing their fourth
consecutive win in this European campaign, Inter faced a scare when Ofri Arad equalised in the second half, breaking their clean-sheet record. This marked the first goal they conceded in this season's competition.
Before this match, Inter had an impressive defensive record, winning nine out of ten group-stage games without conceding. They were the only team to achieve ten clean sheets since last season's start. However, Arad's goal highlighted vulnerabilities that need addressing. Carlos Augusto restored Inter's lead with a precise shot in the 67th minute, ensuring victory.
Augusto expressed dissatisfaction with the team's performance despite scoring the winning goal. "I had warned [on Tuesday], there are no easy games in the Champions League," he told Amazon Prime Video. He emphasised that while winning was crucial, their approach needed improvement. The Brazilian midfielder stressed the importance of concentration and capitalising on chances.
Head coach Cristian Chivu was visibly frustrated on the sidelines during the match. Augusto acknowledged Chivu's concerns about maintaining focus throughout games. "It's quite right that he is tense; he wants us to be fully concentrated at all times," Augusto admitted. He noted that although they scored twice and created opportunities, there is room for improvement.
The win against Kairat Almaty marked a historic moment for Inter Milan as they began their European Cup/Champions League campaign with four straight victories for the first time ever. This success also extends their record against first-time Champions League opponents, having won 10 of their last 11 encounters.
Despite these achievements, Augusto cautioned against complacency. He highlighted modern football's unpredictability and rejected assumptions that matches should end with large scorelines like 5-0. Instead, he stressed focusing on securing results and learning from mistakes made during games.
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Reflecting on their journey so far, Inter Milan remains committed to proving themselves each time they play. The team acknowledges areas needing improvement but celebrates its achievements as it continues its Champions League quest with determination and focus on future challenges.
