Continuing their quest for redemption, Inter Milan will tackle Fluminense in the Club World Cup’s last 16, as the beaten Champions League finalists meet Rio royalty on Monday.
After both safely negotiated the group stage, the teams convene in Charlotte for the first-ever clash between Brazilian and Italian sides at FIFA’s top tournament.
Taking full advantage of fired-up River Plate going down to 10 men midway through the second half, Inter struck twice in the latter stages to secure a crucial 2-0 win on Wednesday, taking them through to the knockout phase as winners of Group E.
While Inter have not fully convinced since kicking off their Club World Cup campaign, there are signs that psychological scars from their chastening Champions League final defeat may be beginning to heal.
Having let several trophies slip through their grasp at the end of last season, Cristian Chivu’s squad are aiming to use their Stateside trip as a launchpad for renewal, and they remain unbeaten under fresh management.
Aside from a couple of lapses in their second group game, Fluminense have been difficult to score past in recent weeks – and they have plenty of nous and experience within their squad.
If they can take a tired Inter team to extra time, Flu fans may be celebrating in Charlotte, as their team book a place in the Club World Cup quarter-finals.
Credit: sportsmole.co.uk
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