Inter’s Milan Skriniar instantly impressed upon his arrival at Appiano last Summer, earning himself a starting spot and becoming one of the most decisive players for the Beneamata thanks to his defensive contributions.

He beams determination and has also been seen to contribute in offensive play. The saying goes, “when it is not necessary to slide, don’t risk it,” which the former Samp player sticks to, given his overwhelming size.

He dispossessed opponents 171 times during the whole Serie A 2017/18 season and made 4.5 tackles per game on average, according to WhoScored.com.

Skriniar’s revelation came as a surprise to many. He’s still young and the type of player to build a defence around, so it’s important for Inter’s future that he remains as loyal as Icardi and Handanovic have proved themselves. The Nerazzurri will seek to renew his contract with a substantial salary increase, before the temptation of other top clubs begin to set in.