Achraf Hakimi received praise from all corners in today’s papers following his excellent display for Inter against Hellas Verona.
The Moroccan international provided a crucial assist for super-sub Matteo Darmian as the Nerazzurri secured a 1-0 win at San Siro, moving to them within touching distance of the Serie A title.
Corriere dello Sport said Hakimi ‘deserved applause’ for his attacking performance, which saw him torment Darko Lazovic on the right wing before hitting the post from a free-kick.
The 22-year-old was Inter’s most dangerous player according to Gazzetta dello Sport, while Tuttosport said Conte’s side ‘burst into life’ whenever Hakimi accelerated.
Inter need just five points from their final five league games to win the scudetto for the first time since 2010.
Conte’s side could celebrate as early as Sunday, if they beat Crotone and other results go their way on matchday 34.
Gazzetta dello Sport ratings: Handanovic 5; Skriniar 6, De Vrij 6.5, Bastoni 6; Hakimi 7 (D’Ambrosio N/A), Barella 5.5, Brozovic 5 (Gagliardini N/A), Eriksen 5.5 (Sensi 6), Perisic 5 (Darmian 7); Lukaku 5.5, Lautaro 6 (Sanchez 6); Conte 6.
Corriere dello Sport ratings: Handanovic 6; Skriniar 6, De Vrij 6.5, Bastoni 6; Hakimi 7 (D’Ambrosio N/A), Barella 6, Brozovic 5.5 (Gagliardini N/A), Eriksen 5.5 (Sensi 6), Perisic 5.5 (Darmian 7); Lukaku 6, Lautaro 6 (Sanchez 6); Conte 6.5.
Tuttosport ratings: Handanovic 5; Skriniar 6.5, De Vrij 6.5, Bastoni 7; Hakimi 7 (D’Ambrosio N/A), Barella 5.5, Brozovic 5 (Gagliardini N/A), Eriksen 5.5 (Sensi 6), Perisic 5 (Darmian 7.5); Lukaku 5.5, Lautaro 5.5 (Sanchez 6); Conte 6.5.
