Carlos Augusto made an impressive performance at the FIFA club’s World Cup opener in an 1-1 draw with Inter Milan’s 1-1 Monterrey.
Speaking to Sportitalia via Fcinternews, Brazil’s Wingback welcomed the team’s recovery after a Champions League fiasco.
Memories of the humiliating losses in Munich are still fresh.
However, it’s time for Inter to turn the page and focus on the future under the control of new boss Cristian Chivu.
That’s not easy, especially considering how things panned out in the final month of the 2024/25 season.
Certainly, Nerazzuri fell into a 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, causing Scudetto to surrender to Napoli.
Plus, Simone Inzaghi decided to turn his back on the club a few days after Munich’s fiasco.
Still, Chib’s return to the old stomping ground marks the beginning of a new chapter.
Based on last night’s match in Pasadena, Carlos Augusto was able to play a more prominent role under the new administration.
Carlos Augusto praises Inter Milan’s mentality after a draw from Monterrey
Inter fought back from an early deficit to keep Monterrey in an annoying draw in the Rose Bowl.
Augusto was the architect of the comeback of the Italian giant.
Certainly, he served Lautaro Martinez with a silver platter for the equalizer.
Plus, his overall performance is full of confidence.
“We started out a little poor. It was hot and the pitch was a little different, but those are excuses I don’t want to do,” he said after the game.
“We’ve found our shape and created opportunities. We have to pay attention to every ball. It’s difficult for South American teams to face.
“Now we have two games that we need to win.”
Furthermore, he admitted that the Champions League defeat belonged to the past.
“A prolonged effect from the Champions League Final? These are just excuses,” Augusto added.
“New staff arrived and brought in some fresh ideas. I went in after an international break and trained for three days.
“But this group is full of smart people who know how to handle tough moments.
“The loss to PSG is still stung, but it’s the past. We have to keep focused on our path.
“We know this is a strong group and we can do well in this competition.”
Christian Chib and Lewis Henrique
Chivu couldn’t win in his touchline debut, but Inter showed many promising signs in opening group E Outing.
“We worked together for a short time, and he brought respect and confidence after that ultimate defeat.
“But like I said, the group is strong and we know what we have to do. There are two more matches.”
Meanwhile, Louis Henrique made his Nerazzuri debut and left the bench to replace Benchamin Pavabad.
“He’s like a brother,” August said. “We Brazilians always do well.
“There’s a lot of tactical work here in Italy, but he can really do it well.”
