According to reports, Orsolini’s goal in the match against Bologna was a heavy blow for Inter, especially since it came in the final minutes, leaving no time for recovery. This defeat at home should serve as a serious warning for Inter in the final stretch of the season.

Particularly concerning is one key statistic: Out of the 41 goals conceded by Inter this season, 15 have come after the 80th minute. The impact of these late goals becomes even more significant when considering direct clashes at the top of the table, where they have cost Inter eight crucial points in the title race.

Additionally, they lost a Super Cup due to this issue when AC Milan turned a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 victory in the dying moments. The situation was slightly better in the Champions League, but even against Bayern Munich, the final minutes were nerve-wracking. Fatigue could be a factor, but there may be other reasons, including the need for substitutes to make a greater impact—such as Bisseck’s misplaced header in the Bologna match.

Barella also admitted: “Conceding late goals is a problem we must solve, or we won’t achieve our goals. It’s been a costly season, but we can’t afford to concede when we have seven players against three in the box.”

This is a major headache for Simone Inzaghi, who must act quickly to address it. Inter’s loss to Bologna allowed Napoli to draw level in points, setting up a tough title race in the final weeks. Additionally, Inter faces two extremely difficult matches in the UEFA Champions League semifinals against Barcelona, leaving no room for error.