Inter jeered at San Siro after Crotone draw

AFP, MILAN: Inter Milan were jeered off the pitch at the San Siro after extending their winless run to eight games in Serie A with a 1-1 draw against minnows Crotone on Saturday.

Brazilian Eder headed in for the hosts after 23 minutes only for Andrea Barberis to level 15 minutes into the second half to leave Inter without a win in two months.

Inter captain Mauro Icardi was out injured but watched from the stands, with new signing Rafinha coming on late in place of Antonio Candreva who was substituted along with Marcelo Brozovic after being whistled by the crowd, with the banner "Wake up .. let's get back to winning" unfurled in the stands.

Crotone's Marcello Trotta tested the Inter defence in the 77th minute, breaking clear only for his sliding effort to fly just wide of the post.

Perisic missed two late chances to seal the three points as Inter suffered their fourth consecutive draw at home.

Spalletti's side remain fourth -- 12 points behind league leaders Napoli -- with Lazio in third, having a chance to pull four points ahead of Inter when they host Genoa on Monday.

“It's clear that we're in a little difficulty, we're below par in more or less every area and haven't won for a long time,” said Spalletti after a tenth game without a win in all competitions.

“Once something goes wrong, we lose confidence and seem to have a weak character. We return to having the fears of what was in the past.”

Crotone coach Walter Zenga was in tears at the final whistle at his former club.

Crotone are now three points above the relegation zone following a 1-1 draw against Cagliari and 3-0 win over Verona in the previous two weeks.

Earlier, Ghanaian Afriyie Acquah scored the equaliser only to be sent off as Torino also settled for a 1-1 draw against European rivals Sampdoria.

Lucas Torreira put the hosts ahead after 11 minutes in Genoa, but Acquah equalised quarter of an hour later before being sent off for a second bookable offence in the second half.

Torino missed an early chance when Iago Falque picked up a Joel Obi cross but Sampdoria defender Nicola Murru cleared.

Torreira made no mistake two minutes later, with a free-kick passing through the wall to surprise Torino goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu.

But Acquah levelled in the 25th minute with a shot from the edge of the box which took a massive deflection off Sampdoria defender Gian Marco Ferrari.

Torino could have taken the lead three minutes later with Mbaye Niang's lob just off target.

 

Inter jeered at San Siro after Crotone draw

AFP, MILAN: Inter Milan were jeered off the pitch at the San Siro after extending their winless run to eight games in Serie A with a 1-1 draw against minnows Crotone on Saturday. Brazilian Eder headed in for the hosts after 23 minutes only for Andrea Barberis to level 15 minutes into the second half to leave Inter without a win in two months. Inter captain Mauro Icardi was out injured but watched from the stands, with new signing Rafinha coming on late in place of Antonio Candreva who was substituted along with Marcelo Brozovic after being whistled by the crowd, with the banner Wake up .. lets get back to winning unfurled in the stands. Crotones Marcello Trotta tested the Inter defence in the 77th minute, breaking clear only for his sliding effort to fly just wide of the post. Perisic missed two late chances to seal the three points as Inter suffered their fourth consecutive draw at home. Spallettis side remain fourth -- 12 points behind league leaders Napoli -- with Lazio in third, having a chance to pull four points ahead of Inter when they host Genoa on Monday. Its clear that were in a little difficulty, were below par in more or less every area and havent won for a long time, said Spalletti after a tenth game without a win in all competitions. Once something goes wrong, we lose confidence and seem to have a weak character. We return to having the fears of what was in the past. Crotone coach Walter Zenga was in tears at the final whistle at his former club. Crotone are now three points above the relegation zone following a 1-1 draw against Cagliari and 3-0 win over Verona in the previous two weeks. Earlier, Ghanaian Afriyie Acquah scored the equaliser only to be sent off as Torino also settled for a 1-1 draw against European rivals Sampdoria. Lucas Torreira put the hosts ahead after 11 minutes in Genoa, but Acquah equalised quarter of an hour later before being sent off for a second bookable offence in the second half. Torino missed an early chance when Iago Falque picked up a Joel Obi cross but Sampdoria defender Nicola Murru cleared. Torreira made no mistake two minutes later, with a free-kick passing through the wall to surprise Torino goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu. But Acquah levelled in the 25th minute with a shot from the edge of the box which took a massive deflection off Sampdoria defender Gian Marco Ferrari. Torino could have taken the lead three minutes later with Mbaye Niangs lob just off target.