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Inter Milan fans ‘leave for lunch’ in protest during last home game of the season against Sassuolo in another defeat

Another twist in the tale for Inter Milan this season as they lose four consecutive Serie A games

Inter Milan fans left the stadium ‘for lunch’ on Sunday just 25 minutes into the game in protest as they were defeated at home to Sassuolo.

The Nerazzurri’s season takes another turn as they lose 4 consecutive Serie A games for the first time since February 2012.

View of empty stands after Inter supporters left the stadium to protest against the club’s management

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View of empty stands after Inter supporters left the stadium to protest against the club’s management

As fans walked out, they left behind a banner that read: “You don’t deserve our support, we came to say hello, now we’re off to have lunch.”


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Another banner, in support of the sacked Pioli said: “Thank you Mister Pioli, the only Interista ‘actor’ in the middle of a team of unworthy players and a club of cameo roles.”

Inter fans leave the stadium after 25 minutes into the game for ‘lunch’

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Inter fans leave the stadium after 25 minutes into the game for ‘lunch’

Not a last home game of the season to remember as the fans empty the stadium in protest

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Not a last home game of the season to remember as the fans empty the stadium in protest

It comes just days after the sacking of coach Stefano Pioli. Inter have taken just two points in their last eight Serie A games.

Pietro Iemmello scored twice as Sassuolo dented Inter’s hopes of Europa League qualification.

Inter’s coach Stefano Vecchi on the touchline

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Inter’s coach Stefano Vecchi on the touchline

Mauro Icardi, Joao Mario and Jeison Murillo watch on as the fans leave the stands

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Mauro Icardi, Joao Mario and Jeison Murillo watch on as the fans leave the stands

Italian striker Eder pulled one back at 70 minutes but Sassuolo hung on to the win which added another defeat to Inter Milan’s miserable season.

As the Inter fans protest director Piero Ausilio concedes the club are struggling to attract a top coach to replace Pioli.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is a wanted man by Inter Milan

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Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is a wanted man by Inter Milan

“I don’t know how we could convince Conte, or anyone, really,” he said.

“We know there are great coaches out there and most of them are under contract.

“We have some ideas, which I will not reveal, but the disadvantage of our place in the table is actually an advantage, because it gives us time to build and get our situation together.”