Now Inter are in 7th place in Serie A, so even a draw will be a result close to disaster for them, as a whole group of teams will go ahead by an even greater distance. But on the other hand, in the game against Barcelona, they also need only a victory, because where else to get a ticket to the playoffs if not in a home game against a direct competitor. I don’t know what will happen, but I think Mourinho, as a smarter coach, will be able to benefit more from Inter’s problems than Xavi.
Inter Milan in difficult situation nowadays after dropping to 7th position standing place and left 7 points from first standing position awhile Napoli, this weeks most crucial for Inter Milan because have both important match against with AS Roma on weekend and next few days later Barcelona waiting for on UEFA Champion League, actually Inter more priority for Champion League actually after losing 3 points on first match defeating by Bayern Munich.
Inter Milan will try get good result in both match later if want keep closed top position standing domestic league by getting points against with AS Roma, other side need to win against with Barcelona if want have chance pass to next 16 round, I think Inter as effectively how to manage their player keep consistent performance however both match against AS Roma and Barcelona should win both without losing points again.
Inter will soon face two important matches in the next few days, first Inter will face Roma in Serie A, then 4 days later will face Barcelona in
the Champions League. Which as you said both matches Inter must win and must not lose points. Because in Serie A Inter must make sure
to get 3 points, so that Inter can at least return to the top 4. Then in the Champions League to qualify for the next round, Inter had to beat
Barcelona, because it looks like Inter and Barcelona have to fight for one more ticket to qualify for the next round, while one ticket already
belongs to Bayern who managed to beat Barcelona and Inter. Simone Inzaghi continues to receive a lot of criticism with Inter's underwhelming
performances this season, if Inter fail to win against Roma, it looks like Inzaghi's position as coach at Inter could be threatened.