Henrikh Mkhitaryan has come in for criticism for looking “sloppy” and “off the pace” for Inter Milan against AC Milan yesterday.

Today’s print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews, argue that the Armenian was one of the worst offenders for a fatigued, ineffective looking Inter.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan started for Inter Milan in yesterday’s Coppa Italia semifinal second leg.

It was little surprise to see the 36-year-old in the Nerazzurri starting eleven.

Mkhitaryan will serve a suspension for accumulation of yellow cards against Roma this weekend. Therefore, there was no reason to rest him in view of the Serie A clash.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan “Sloppy” & “Off The Pace” In Inter 0-3 AC Milan Loss

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MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 08: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of FC Internazionale in action 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)

However, there was nothing convincing about Mkhitaryan’s performance yesterday evening.

Normally, the former Manchester United and Arsenal midfielder is a steady and reliable presence for Inter.

Even when he doesn’t play in a flashy manner. Henrikh Mkhitaryan does the quiet and necessary work to lock down the left side of the pitch alongside Federico Dimarco and Alessandro Bastoni.

Mkhitaryan was positionally solid yesterday, as always.

But on the ball, the Armenian looked very creaky.

There were some highly uncharacteristic poor first touches from Mkhitaryan.

This looked to be clear evidence that the 36-year-old is really starting to feel the effects of so much playing time.

Particularly in the second half, Mkhitaryan was very culpable as Milan started to overrun Inter in midfield.