Inter fans rage at Çalhanoğlu amidst rumors: As if this was his last game...

A crisis has erupted at Inter, with star midfielder Hakan Çalhanoğlu at the center of a furious reaction from fans and the media following a dismal performance in his team's 2-1 home defeat to Udinese. The match, played at San Siro, saw the Turkish international start but get substituted after 68 minutes, leaving behind a wave of criticism.

Despite a promising start with an early goal from Denzel Dumfries in the 17th minute, Inter's performance unraveled. Udinese quickly responded with a penalty from Lorenzo De Silvestri, and Sandi Lovric scored in the 40th minute to make it 2-1, a score that would hold until the final whistle.

The Italian press was ruthless in its assessment of Çalhanoğlu. One outlet wrote, "Hakan Çalhanoğlu was definitely among the worst players on the field. Inter’s playmaker, who has been much talked about in the transfer market, struggled to win duels and control the ball. As usual, he never got into the game and was heavily affected by Udinese’s physical power." The report added that besides a single shot from the edge of the box, Çalhanoğlu did little to impact the match, prompting coach Cristian Chivu to sub him off for Francesco Pio Esposito.

Inter fans also took to social media to vent their frustration. One supporter wrote, "He played as if this was his last game at Inter," while another stated, "Hakan Çalhanoğlu stole 65 minutes. Those who don't send him wherever he wants to go, even as a gift, are not worthy."

The incident comes at a crucial time, as rumors about a potential move to Galatasaray continue to circulate. The negative reaction from fans suggests that many believe Çalhanoğlu's focus is no longer on Inter.