“Inter are a team capable of competing against Juve. It is clear that on Saturday we will be facing a strong team in Inter and it will be a challenge for us that we will have to prepare ourselves for.” Parma coach Roberto D’Aversa was full of praise for the Nerazzurri as both sides face off tomorrow afternoon at the la Scala del calcio.

Attack:

A team rich in depth with quality attacking options is gradually edging closer to uncovering their ruthlessness in the action zone. 5 goals in last 2 games after failing to score in the opening game; averages 1.7 goal per game. Skipper Mauro Icardi, quite unlike him, is yet to register a goal so far. But not to worry, Ivan Perisic, just like last season, is starting the season on fire – 2 goals & 1 assist in 225 minutes. Matteo Politano has already proven useful since arriving in the summer – 2 assists. Parma have 3 goals this season from three different players. They also have the second lowest shots per game in the league – 8.3.

Defence:

With Champions league commencing on tuesday, it will be interesting to see who makes the selection for this game. A new defense line or stick with the regulars? Inter have a noticeable weakness in stopping opponents from creating chances, conceding 11 shots per game. They have also conceded 3 goals in 3 games this season, although they kept a clean sheet in their last match.

Gagliardini has average the most interceptions (3) despite playing just one game. Brozovic’s defensive contributions is criminally underrated; made the most tackles per game (5) and also has the second best interceptions per game (1.7) after Gagliardini. In total, Inter have 17 tackles per game and 10.3 interceptions per game. Milan Skriniar have produced 3.5 clearances per game while Stefan de Vrij average 1.3 blocks per game.

Parma have made 11 tackles per game and 8 interceptions per game. They have let in 5 goals from 19.7 shots per game (2nd worst after Chievo)

Moving the ball:

When we talk about the midfield, we talk about Marcelo Brozovic. Just 9 months ago the player was on his way out, now irreplaceable, committed and arguably the heart of this Inter team. Statistically one of Europe’s finest passer – 96.7 (behind Jorginho & Kroos). Inter have average 59.9% possession and 87.3% pass accuracy. Milan Skriniar has the best pass success rate with 95.4%. The Nerazzurri have completed 8.3 dribbles per game.

Parma have average 42.5% ball possession and 78.3% pass accuracy. Leo Stulac is the Crociati safest passer – 46.7 average passes with 90% success rate.

Whoscored rating leaders:

The top three so far for Inter are Perisic (7.76), Brozovic (7.25) and Politano (7.18). Gagliolo (7.18), Inglese (6.82) and Barillà (6.78) are Parma’s best three performers.

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