Defender Francesco Acerbi showed clear signs of fatigue in yesterday’s Serie A clash between Bologna and Inter Milan.
This is the view in Italian outlet TuttoMercatoWeb. They note that the 37-year-old particularly struggled with the pace of the Bologna attack.
Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi started for the second match in a row for Inter against Bologna.
The Italian international had also started in both legs of Inter’s Champions League quarterfinal clash with Bayern Munich.
Acerbi had impressed in that tie against Bayern.
However, it was an effort which certainly took its toll on the aging former Lazio and Sassuolo defender.
Acerbi Shows Signs Of Fatigue In Bologna 0-1 Inter Loss
Acerbi did mark Bologna striker Thijs Dallinga well enough.
The 37-year-old used his experience and reading of the game to make sure that the Dutchman did not find too much space in the penalty area.
But whenever Acerbi had to make a challenge, he looked a bit leggy and laboured.
Then, Francesco Acerbi also struggled in particular when Bologna’s attack was more quick and mobile.
Above all, the veteran Italian international did not look comfortable when he had the task of marking pacey Rossoblu winger Dan Ndoye.
So all Serie A matches postponed on Monday due to the Pope’s passing away yet they are keeping inter and Ac milan match going. It is very clear how biased they are!
All of Lega Serie A is a disgrace
I noticed it when he cleared a ball but it really didn’t go anywhere