This is What Rock Bottom Looks Like

When Roberto Mancini took over from Walter Mazzarri, the Inter faithful felt like a much needed change had taken place. The pragmatic Mazzarri and his persistence of 3-5-2 had finally given way to a man who was seen a hero to club’s fans. In 2004, Mancini brought Inter its first title since 1989. A changing of the guard was in place and many saw Inter as a legitimate contender for the Champions League. A strong backing from the management in the January transfer window combined with a string of good results had put Inter in the driver’s seat. Then, just as quickly as the situation seemed to be restored, Mancini’s Inter collapsed.

On Sunday, Inter traveled to the Stadio Luigi Ferraris to face a spirited Sampdoria side that has overachieved this season. A wasteful Inter saw chances come and go, then a momen of magic from Sampdoria’s Eder changed the game. Midway through the second half, the Brazilian’s wonder striker

gave the home team a narrow 1-0 win and brought Inter, it’s 6^th consecutive defeat in all competition. The defeat meant Mancini’s team is out of contention for European places and has casted doubts over his reigns on the team next year.

An Inter team that once ruled Italian and European football is now in lowly 9^th place in standings, an incredible 30 points behind champions elect Juventus. In half a decade, the Nerazzurri went from winning every trophy possible to being limbo in Serie A. Who knows what holds for the team in the future, but it sure doesn't look pretty.