Matteo Darmian adamant Inter Milan ‘gave our finest’ in Fluminense

Inter Milan protector Matteo Darmian provided his verdict on last night’s FIFA Club World Cup loss to Fluminense.Speaking to InterTV via FCInterNews, the 35-year-old hailed Inter’s approach in spite of an unfavorable outcome.Goals from German Cano and Hercules condemned the Nerazzurri

to a 2-0 defeat at the Bank of America Stadium.Despite a strong pre-match favoritism, Cristian Chivu’s side revealed little on the pitch, especially in the first half.Furthermore, a miscommunication between Stefan de Vrij and Yann Sommer helped Fluminense grab an early opener.Then, they discovered it difficult to break the Brazilian side’s low protective block.Moreover, Inter’s aggressive approach frequently left ample space for Fluminense on the counter.Although the Nerazzurri

escaped a number of times, Hercules put the final nail in the casket of their resurgence hopes

in interruption time.Matteo Darmian Praises Inter Milan Approach vs Fluminense MILAN, ITALY– MARCH 30: Matteo Darmian of FC Internazionale looks on during the warm up prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Udinese at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 30, 2025 in Milan, Italy.(Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)” There’s dissatisfaction due to the fact that everybody’s objective was to go through,”Darmian admitted after the game. “Regrettably, we didn’t manage, even though we did whatever we might to come back after going behind early. “In the 2nd half, we provided everything we had, making the maximum effort. “We were a bit unfortunate. They penalized us on the only two chances they had. “We accept this defeat and take responsibility. Now we’ll take a short break and get ready for the next season.” Though the pitch wasn’t in the very best condition, Matteo Darmian refused to use it as an excuse for a dismal outcome. “It can’t be an excuse,

“he added. “It was hot for them too and the pitch wasn’t excellent.

We take our share of duty and look ahead.”Finally, he had a message for the Nerazzurri faithful after yet another dissatisfaction.” The message is definitely that they deserve our thanks for whatever they have actually done for us, for their support. “On our end, we tried to give our finest from the first day to the last. We’ll start again, as we have actually constantly done.”