Marko Arnautovic bailed Inter Milan out of trouble in last night’s Serie A showdown against high-flying Fiorentina.

According to TMW, the Austrian veteran offered a dazzling performance off the bench amid an unenviable campaign.

Simone Inzaghi left the 35-year-old on the bench after a dismal miss at Stadio Artemio Franchi last Thursday.

However, the Inter manager had to bring him on in the first half after Marcus Thuram sustained an ankle injury.

It would prove a game-defining moment as the ex-Bologna striker scored a winning goal early in the second half.

Marko Arnautovic Earns Plaudits for Match Winner in Inter Milan vs Fiorentina Victory

Inter squeaked to a 2-1 home win against La Viola, avenging last week’s 3-0 humbling in Tuscany.

Arnautovic headed home Carlos Augusto’s cross seven minutes after the break to set the final score.

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Inter Milan’s Austrian forward #08 Marko Arnautovic celebrates after scoring the team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League last 16 first leg football match Inter Milan vs Atletico Madrid at the San Siro stadium in Milan on February 20, 2024. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP) (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)

Therefore, he opened his Serie A account for the 2024/25 season and helped Inter to three vital points.

Indeed, his goal saw the Nerazzurri reduce the gap on table-topping Napoli to only one point.

Furthermore, it could prove the ultimate confidence booster for the Austrian superstar.

Now that Thuram faces a potential spell on the sidelines, Arnautovic’s role could become pivotal.