Inter Milan Newcomer Must Improve Defensively After Mixed Club World Cup Start | OneFootball

Luis Henrique has made two appearances for Inter Milan at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.

However, per Tuttosport via FCInterNews, there’s ample room for improvement.

Inter signed Luis Henrique earlier this month from Olympique Marseille for a reported fee of €23 million.

Despite being given little time to adapt to the new surroundings, Cristian Chivu used Henrique in both Group E matches.

Indeed, the 23-year-old came on as a substitute in a 1-1 draw against CF Monterrey.

While his maiden appearance brimmed with confidence, the Brazilian struggled against Urawa Reds.

Inter Milan Star Luis Henrique Must Improve Defensively

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – DECEMBER 3: Luis Henrique of Botafogo reacts after missing a goal during the match between Botafogo and Cruzeiro as part of Brasileirao 2023 at Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos on December 3, 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Wagner Meier/Getty Images)

Brought on as a winger, Henrique must adjust to a new role at the San Siro.

Indeed, he’ll occupy a wingback position in Chivu’s 3-5-2 formation.

With Denzel Dumfries struggling for fitness, Henrique had a chance to quickly establish himself in the new environment.

However, he squandered it last time out.

In addition to several sloppy plays in possession, he proved unreliable in defense.

Urawa tormented Inter on counters, and the ex-Botafogo man couldn’t handle the pressure.