Inter huffed and puffed for 90 minutes but were never able to break down Parma’s defence due to poor finishing. In a strange game Inter managed to dominate almost the entire 90 minutes only to see one of their on loan players score a wonderful goal from distance. Parma win their first game after getting promoted back to Serie A.
Samir Handanovic – 6: Made some great saves when called upon which was rare as we were in control. Didn’t expect that Dimarco shot and was too late to see it.
Danilo D’Ambrosio – 6: Started off very poorly. Then Spalletti asked him to attack a bit more and he really got stuck into Parma. Could have gotten a goal as well.
Milan Skriniar – 6: Missed an open goal, admittedly it was 50-50 ball but Skriniar usually wins these things. Did the ball moving and defending almost perfectly all game.
Stefan De Vrij – 6.5: Stefan was involved in every move, should have had an assist for Icardi. Was tough as nails all throughout the 90 mins today. Great signing.
Henrique Dalbert – 6: Great defensive tackling, some good marauding runs forward and finally managed to get involved in both phases. Needs to improve his crossing.
Roberto Gagliardini – 6.5: Apart from the poor tackle at the start, Gagliardini had a very good game. His finishing let him down but passing,movement and tackling was great.
Marcelo Brozovic – 5.5: Tried every single trick to open up Parma’s defence, tried different things but it wasn’t his day. A little more quality would have meant a win.
Antonio Candreva – 5: Sparkling start but his movement was a bit overcooked. Wasn’t afraid to shoot at all and looked confident but looked like he ran out of gas later on.
Radja Nainggolan – 6.5: The only starter who got things somewhat right. Sprayed the ball well, moved quick and effectively and won it when needed. Looked like a leader.
Ivan Perisic – 5: Played a lot wider today and did the basics right but never got the final pass or shot correct. Should have scored 1-2 goals in the first half. Unlucky?
Keita Balde – 4.5: His team-mates couldn’t get him involved at all. The one chance Inter created was saved by Sepe but didn’t look comfortable in the striker role at all.
Mauro Icardi – 4.5: Just like Keita the team struggled to get him involved. Looks like he isn’t 100% still after the injury and travelling and should have scored today. Poor.
Matteo Politano – 5.5: Provided a bit of pace from the right wing and his movement troubled Parma but never got stuck in and failed to produce that all important goal.
Kwadwo Asamoah – 5.5: D’Ambrosio’s injury meant Kwadwo was thrown on and did what he could to create a chance or goal. Still our best player so far this season. Should start.
Luciano Spalletti – 5: The starting lineup didn’t look good, his players didn’t interpret but the change to a 3 man defence made Inter look weaker in defence. Too many changes.
Gianluca Manganiello – 5: Some of the minor decisions like offside’s and simple fouls were not correct, the handball deserved a 2nd look. Overall another average performance.
Inter – 5: Inter cant expect to get anything more with finishing like that. Didn’t try to cross low or slower or quicker. Need to develop a plan B for attack.
Would you have started with the same players? When will our attack click? Is fitness the only issue? Who do you think was Inter’s best player of the match?
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