1988/89: Managed by Giovanni Trapattoni, Inter Milan finished 4th in Serie A, showing flashes of attacking quality led by Lothar Matthäus, Alessandro Altobelli, and Walter Zenga in goal. The squad blended experience with emerging talents, but inconsistency prevented a title challenge.
1989/90: Under Trapattoni, Inter improved slightly, finishing 2nd in Serie A behind Napoli. Matthäus continued to drive the midfield, while Altobelli and German striker Jürgen Klinsmann provided attacking firepower. The team also competed in European competition, advancing to the later rounds. This period reflected Inter’s stability and competitiveness at the top of Italian football, setting the stage for early-90s success.
