Inter struggled to their 8th win on the trot and made heavy weather of what was supposed to be a routine win against a team that is virtually relegated and has not won at home all season. Read on to see how we rate them
Handanovic – 6 : Palermo didn’t have a single shot on target. He did very well on their set pieces and any crosses they pumped in. He made Interisti feel calm tonight.
D’Ambrosio – 6 : He sat back tonight and did his defensive duties well. Once of his better games. He also managed to get most accurate crosses in tonight. Stable.
Murillo – 6.5 : Continued his good run of form, just like 2015. He isnt a leader but does well when the team is confident. Good tackling, strength and defensive play tonight
Miranda – 6 : Struggled at the start(Thanks Ansaldi), but used all his experience to claw his way back and lead the defense. The only reliable consistent defender we have.
Ansaldi – 4.5 : His performances are dwindling. All of Palermo’s early forays came from his flank. Unable to do anything at all upfront. Then sent off to put us in trouble.
Gagliardini – 6.5 : He linked and moved the ball in ways that defy his age. Calm and composed. He looked tired towards the end as he has played 300 minutes in 8 days.
Brozovic – 6 : Back to the team after his suspension and looked rusty. Didn’t have the usual epicness. On another day he would have scored and made things easier.
Candreva – 6 : Did nothing of note till that assist and nothing of note after that. Only got 1 cross accurate tonight and got the all important assist for it. Too hesitant.
Banega – 5 : He needs to stop wearing the invisibility cloak. When he came deeper to get the ball we started to make things happen. Then dissapeared again. Missing.
Perisic – 5.5 : From kick off nothing went right for him. Like Candreva he was hesitant too and overdid stuff tonight. Needs to let his natural game take over. Struggle.
Icardi – 5.5 : On another day, would’ve bagged a brace. Tonight was his worst performance this season for me. I still cant believe he missed those 2 chances, off night.
J.Mario – 7 : Mr. Fantastic. Fabulous movement overall and an invaluable goal. He toyed with Palermo’s midfield from the moment he came on and took control.
Kondogbia – 6.5 : He did exactly what Pioli wanted him to do. Oozed class in his 20 mins and barely put a foot wrong. He won the ball and a lot of free kicks to relieve pressure
Santon – 5.5 : Good 15 mins and did whatever defending he had to properly. Too bad the game situation didn’t allow him to do much else. 3 months since he last played.
Pioli – 5.5 : After the Chievo game last week, this game was a huge step back regardless of the result. The mentality got us through but we need to start games better.
Irrati – 5 : Too many soft free kicks awarded to both teams. Poor decisions on atleast 2-3 bookings and penalties tonight for both sides. Didn’t let play flow at all
Inter – 5.5 : Yes we got the 3 points which is good as it shows our big club mentality, but this was a below par performance against a team that is virtually relegated.
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