Juventus 4-3 Inter Milan: Ageing Defence Struggling To Prevent Goals | OneFootball

After Inter Milan suffered a 4-3 Derby d’Italia loss to Juventus on Saturday, the Italian press claims the Nerazzurri defence is in dire need of rejuvenation.

According to today’s edition of the Gazzetta dello Sport, via FcInterNews, Inter’s average of 2 goals conceded per game is a cause for major concern.

The Nerazzurri have had their worst start to a Serie A season in nearly 15 years.

The 4-3 loss to Juventus was emblematic of the team’s defensive woes, with goalkeeper Yann Sommer failing to save a single shot.

‘Dulled Reflexes’ Cost Inter Milan In Juventus Defeat

MONZA, ITALY – AUGUST 12:. Francesco Acerbi of FC Internazionale scores his goal from the penalty spot during the Pre-season Friendly match. Between AC Monza and FC Internazionale at U-Power Stadium. On August 12, 2025 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

The Gazzetta highlight the age of 36-year-old goalkeeper Sommer.

The newspaper describe the “suddenly dulled reflexes” of the Swiss international, after he conceded two long-range efforts to the Bianconeri.

Francesco Acerbi is another ageing part of the Inter defence.

The centre back has played in three out of three games so far at the age of 37.

Finally, the outlet concludes with determining the concerns this season mirror those at the end of last season.