Inter Milan midfielder Piotr Zielinski ran the show in last night’s emphatic Serie A home win over bitter rivals Bologna.

According to the Italian media via L’Interista, the 31-year-old made another impactful performance.

Cristian Chivu decided to bench Henrikh Mkhitaryan in favor of Zielinski as Inter sought revenge for last month’s Supercoppa Italiana heartbreak.

Meanwhile, the former Napoli star repaid the manager’s trust with another eye-catching showing.

Indeed, he reigned supreme in the engine room, helping the Nerazzurri establish complete midfield control.

Piotr Zielinski Impressive in Inter Milan 3-1 Bologna Victory

Piotr Zielinski Inter Milan
MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 26: Piotr Zielinski of FC Internazionale Milano runs with the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadio Metropolitano on November 26, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

It’s been a remarkable turn of fortunes for Piotr Zielinski, who has gone from a disastrous first season at San Siro to becoming a key figure in the team.

Yesterday, he reaffirmed his credentials, justifying Chivu’s decision to leave Mkhitaryan out of the starting lineup.

Furthermore, the Polish ace scored another stunning goal to open the scoring, thumping home a dazzling left-footed strike.

As a result, Zielinski is on the verge of leapfrogging Mkhitaryan in the pecking order and becoming a regular starter.