In a column in today’s print edition of Italian daily newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, Italian journalist Luigi Garlando has shared his thoughts and feelings following Inter’s 2-1 victory over Sampdoria.
Inter took the lead via Romelu Lukaku just 10 minutes into the game and then Lautaro Martinez doubled the team’s lead shortly after the half hour mark.
Inter’s performance level dropped slightly in the second half and this allowed the visitors to pull a goal back but Inter were able to see the game out and pick up the three points.
The Nerazzurri remain in third place in the Serie A table and find themselves five points behind second placed Lazio and six points behind current league leaders and reigning champions Juventus.
“The first goal was poetry and scored with the left foot of Romelu Lukaku. It was the best way to honour Mario Corso. Had the goal been scored in the 11th minute then it would have been a perfect tribute,” Garlando began his column in the Milan based news outlet.
He then went on to discuss the second goal that Inter scored among many other things related to the match that was played at San Siro.
“Lautaro doubled their lead on the the 33rd minute and in the silent sky of San Siro the Lu-La partnership rose again.
“The second goal came after some very nice play and Conte can be satisfied with the result. The coach has receieved confirmation regarding the condition of the group.
“The ball was moved quickly and safely along well-drawn and well-known lines of play. The absence of Brozo did not weigh, on the contrary, the more muscular interpretation of Gagliardini, even if at times faulty, gave substance to the department and protected the ideas of Eriksen who, as in Naples, took over the team and has grown in understanding with his teammates.”
Garlando then discussed the performance of Lautaro Martinez.
“The best news for Conte is that the Bull has risen. Maybe he is not yet fully unleashed and at the level he was at at the beginning of the season but he has shown another spirit. This was perhaps to do with Marotta’s words pre-match.”
Garlando concluded the column by sharing what he believes Conte’s plan is.
“Conte’s plan is basic. He wants to win all of the remaining games. They will dive underwater and keep their heads underwater for 12 games and they will come up at the end and see if Juventus and Lazio are still ahead.
“It is not easy but there is no alternative given the detachment in the table. Inter’s schedule can be an ally. In the next seven matches, Inter will only play teams below seventh place, including SPAL and Brescia.”
