Inter Milan’s striker Lukaku and midfielder Varela engaged in a battle of nerves during the game.
Inter Milan drew 0-0 with Sampdoria in an away game in the 22nd round of Serie A in the 2022-23 season held in Genoa, Italy on the morning of the 14th (Korean time). Inter Milan, second in Serie A, recorded 14 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses (44 points) with a draw on the day, falling 15 points behind leader Napoli (59 points).
Inter Milan’s Lukaku and Varela, who started side by side in the match against Sampdoria, exchanged arguments in the 40th minute of the first half. Varela, who was not happy with Lukaku’s play, who joined the defense, shouted at Lukaku and showed his dissatisfaction. Lukaku’s harsh behavior and tone toward Varela, who criticized him, was captured on relay cameras. Italian media outlets such as Corriere della Sera said, “Looking at the way Lukaku’s mouth was, he even cursed at Varela.”
Inter Milan coach Inzaghi reprimanded the two players after the match, saying, “I immediately noticed the two players arguing. This is something I don’t like. It shouldn’t happen.” Lukaku and Barella were substituted out side by side in the 21st minute of the second half, and Inter Milan finished the match failing to score.
After performing poorly at Manchester United for two seasons from the 2017-18 season, Lukaku moved to Inter Milan in the 2019-20 season and played a key role in winning Serie A in the 2020-21 season. Afterwards, Lukaku moved to Chelsea last season and returned to Chelsea after 8 years, but was loaned to Inter Milan this season with another performance below expectations. Lukaku is continuing his slump in Serie A this season with just one goal. 먹튀검증