His goal changed the whole course of the game against Tottenham and, perhaps, could be a turning point in the Nerazzurri’s season.
Mauro Icardi delayed his run as he found himself outside the box, in front of a blockade made up of Davies and Dier. But that’s exactly what made the goal possible. As Asamoah latched onto a Vecino pass, after an amazing run from left back, which ended in an even better cross, falling to the perfect position for Icardi to shift his body and strike the ball into the only place that it could of gone in, which was followed by a huge roar and burst of joy, as they continued to go on and win the game.
Despite Icardi’s tremendous talent, this isn’t a position he finds himself in too often, as he rarely shoots, let alone scores from outside the box. This might help Spalletti in his quest to get Maurito to play and shoot more from outside the box, as he is convinced he has the ability to do so.
Gazzetta dello Sport highlights that “Mauro Icardi is like a raptor in the penalty area, one the best in the world within 16 metres of the goal, but Spalletti would like him to be more involved in build up play and be less static, so it makes it harder for defenders to predict his movement”.
Icardi is two goals away from the 110 mark with the Nerazzurri, as he hopes to get more chances versus Sampdoria and make this week one that is never to be forgotten. Additionally, it will go a long away in his negotiations with club over his renewal. Ironically, 110 is also the number everyone fears because it’s the value of his release clause, a figure that does not scare away the big clubs who are more likely to make a move if he continues to perform in the Champions League.
