High Temperature & Bad Pitch Lead To Inter Milan Calamitous Performance Vs Fluminense | OneFootball

Inter Milan fell to a disappointing 2-0 loss to Fluminense in last night’s 2025 FIFA Club World Cup last-16 tie.

Per Tuttosport via FCInterNews, difficult conditions led to Inter’s underwhelming performance in Charlotte.

Goals from German Cano and Hercules inspired Fluminense to a stunning victory at the Bank of America Stadium.

However, Inter’s lackluster showing extended the Brazilian outfit a helping hand.

As a result, Cristian Chivu suffered his first defeat since replacing Simone Inzaghi at the steering wheel.

Hard Conditions Lead to Inter Milan Slump vs Fluminense

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 21: Lautaro Martinez #10 of FC Internazionale Milano looks on during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field on June 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

High temperatures were always going to be a problem.

Indeed, unlike Fluminense, Inter were not used to play in these conditions, as witnessed last night.

Furthermore, the quality of the pitch was far from ideal, with the dry surface disrupting Inter’s passing rhythm.

While Inter couldn’t adapt to this environment, Fluminense thrived, especially in the first half.

Despite finding their footing in the final quarter of the game, Chivu’s charges could force extra time.