Inter Milan 1-0 Lecce – Swiss Center-Back More Comfortable At The Heart Of Back Three

Marko Vrakela
Manuel Akanji Inter Milan

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 26: Manuel Akanji 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)

Inter Milan center-back Manuel Akanji fared well in last night’s 1-0 home triumph over Serie A minnows Lecce.

According to the Italian media via L’Interista, the Swiss defender returned to form after an underwhelming performance against Napoli.

Manuel Akanji has become one of Inter’s defensive cornerstones since joining the club from Manchester City on deadline day.

Indeed, he has quickly overtaken Stefan de Vrij, Francesco Acerbi, and Yann Bisseck in the pecking order.

However, the 30-year-old’s display against Napoli last Sunday fell short of his high standard.

Manuel Akanji Fares Well in Inter Milan 1-0 Lecce Win

PISA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 30: Manuel Akanji in action in action during the Serie A match between Pisa SC and FC Internazionale at Arena Garibaldi on November 30, 2025 in Pisa, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

After Rasmus Hojlund gave him a nightmare over the weekend, Akanji returned to his usual best last night.

Despite moving to the right side of Inter’s back three, the former Borussia Dortmund star didn’t cease to amaze.

Yet, there was a feeling that he felt more comfortable playing at the heart of Cristian Chivu’s back three.

Acerbi took that place yesterday, forcing Akanji to operate on the right flank of the defense, a role he has often occupied since arriving at San Siro.

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