5 Questions Inter Milan Fans Would Love to Ask Erick Thohir
It has been just over a year since Erick Thohir took over majority ownership of Inter, so what would fans of the club most like to ask the Indonesian businessman?
The 44-year-old has stated that he wants the Nerazzurri to be rated as one of the top 10 clubs in the world once again, so his ambitions are clear.
Just how he plans to guide Inter back to the summit of world football will be what the supporters are very curious to hear.
Here are five questions fans would love to ask Thohir.
Are You Going to Bring in More Forwards?
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Inter are blessed with a trio of quality forwards in Dani Osvaldo, Rodrigo Palacio and Mauro Icardi but beyond those three their attacking ranks are very limited.
If one area of the squad needs strengthening, it is surely the striking stocks.
Osvaldo has been surprisingly effective thus far, having notched four goals in six appearances, however, an adductor strain has ruled him out for recent matches, and that has highlighted the lack of other options.
Both Icardi and Palacio have struggled to score from open play in Serie A this season, the former's hat-trick against Sassuolo aside.
If the owner is to bring in any new players in the next transfer window, at least one forward must be a priority.
Will You Surprise Everyone with a Superstar Signing?
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Thohir has stressed that he plans to run Inter efficiently and without bending Financial Fair Play regulations.
That suggests that he won't be forking out large sums of cash on any superstar signings any time soon, though Nerazzurri fans will still be harbouring hopes he might surprise them.
It has been a long time since Inter flexed their muscle by signing the world's premier striker, Ronaldo, from Barcelona.
Though it might be unrealistic to expect current-day Ronaldo or Lionel Messi to join the club, supporters would love to see a Sergio Aguero, Diego Costa or Thiago Silva in black and blue.
Is Walter Mazzarri the Long-Term Manager?
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Will Thohir give current manager Walter Mazzarri the chance to build his legacy, or will he prove to be one of those trigger-happy club owners?
This being Mazzarri's second season in charge of Inter, he may be a little worried about his job if the side looks like it is not progressing satisfactorily.
The Nerazzurri's latest slip in form appears to have been arrested somewhat following a battling draw with Napoli and two straight wins in the league.
Had the slide down the table continued, however, it would have been interesting to see how the Indonesian entrepreneur reacted.
Mazzarri can protect himself by getting the side playing attractive football and producing positive results.
If that doesn't happen, all eyes will be on Thohir.
Will Europe or the League Be the Priority This Season?
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Inter are presently sitting in eighth spot in Serie A but are undefeated and top of their group in the Europa League.
Thohir may or may not have indicated to the coach which competition he would prefer the team to focus on for the remainder of the season.
If he wants to raise the prestige of the club, a European trophy would be a huge step in the right direction.
At the same time, a third-place finish in Serie A would give the side a chance to qualify for the Champions League next season, though that looks a difficult task at this stage.
Mazzarri will be hoping to do as well as possible in both competitions, of course, but at some point during the season he may have to decide where the main focus should be, and that could depend on what the owner wants.
Are You in This for the Long Haul?
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Nerazzurri fans would love to know if the billionaire owner of the club is planning to stick around for many years.
It seems as though he is a genuine football lover who has the best interests of Inter at heart, though only time will tell whether that is really the case.
The question of whether Thohir is planning to stick around for the long haul may just be the first one most Inter supporters would ask if they ever ran into him.
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