José Mourinho, the mastermind behind Inter Milan’s 2010 Champions League triumph, has unleashed chaos in the team’s camp ahead of the 2025 final against PSG. After manager Simone Inzaghi sought his counsel, Mourinho dropped a bombshell: bench captain Lautaro Martínez and several key players to secure victory. This jaw-dropping advice has sparked outrage among Inter fans and thrown the squad into disarray.

Mourinho reportedly warned Inzaghi that Martínez, despite his nine goals in this season’s Champions League, risks being exposed by PSG’s dynamic defense. He also suggested sidelining other starters, advocating for a pragmatic, defense-first approach akin to his 2010 tactics. “Stars don’t win finals; systems do,” Mourinho allegedly said, stirring tension within Inter’s ranks.

Inter’s passionate fanbase exploded on X, slamming Mourinho’s advice as “betrayal” and “nonsense.” Fans rallied behind Martínez, a symbol of Inter’s resurgence, with posts like “Lautaro is our soul! Mourinho’s irrelevant!” flooding timelines. The controversy has raised questions about Inzaghi’s decision to consult the former boss, with some fans calling it a sign of weakness.

With the Champions League final set for May 31, 2025, in Munich, Inzaghi faces a critical dilemma: follow Mourinho’s contentious advice or trust his star-studded lineup. The dressing room’s unity hangs in the balance as the football world watches closely.