Hakan Calhanoglu stuttered at the start of last night’s Serie A showdown between Atalanta and Inter Milan at the Gewiss Stadium.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via TMW, the Turkish playmaker grew into the contest as the game progressed.

Inter snatched away a crucial 2-0 victory in Bergamo.

Carlos Augusto and Lautaro Martinez found the net beyond halftime to inspire the Nerazzurri to a third win in four league games.

Meanwhile, Calhanoglu played his part in Inter’s eighth consecutive triumph against La Dea.

Hakan Calhanoglu Recovers After Slow Start in Inter Milan Win vs Atalanta

Atypically for a player of his caliber, Calhanoglu often lacked ideas in the early stages, leading to several sloppy plays.

However, the 31-year-old grew into the contest, becoming the architect of Inter’s play.

Hakan Calhanoglu Inter Milan
MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 08: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team’s secon goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AC Monza at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 08, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Indeed, he delivered a game-changing assist to Augusto for the opening goal.

Afterward, he helped Inter retain possession under pressure, dictating the play with precision and purpose.

Despite being under constant pressure from Ederson and Marten de Roon, he often found a way out of trouble.