INTER-ATALANTA 2-0
(49′ e 61′ Dumfries)
Sommer 6,5 – In the end he too had to have a hand in it: a great save, all based on instinct and reflexes, on Djimsiti in the final minutes. Save your teammates a thrilling ending.
Bisseck 6.5 – Zaniolo crashes into him, he reacts as if it were fresh water and moves forward.
The Free 7 – Without a reference center forward, he has the freedom to do what he wants. Including a couple of more than interesting launches for the attackers.
Sticks 6 – Brescianini forces him to stay much lower than usual, a mix-up on his part at the start risks opening the door for Scalvini to score. The rest is good, but still below standard. (From 67′ Carlos Augusto 6.5 – All things considered, his save on De Ketelaere is worth a goal).
Dumfries 8 – Denzel of Arabia, the surprise hero of the Italian Super Cup semi-final. A goal for Djorkaeff, one for Maicon: it shatters the Dea with two author’s markings.
Stretcher 6.5 – He runs and inspires, brushing the ball into the area for his teammates. Inexhaustible and confirms the excellent state of form. (From 81′ Frattesi sv).
Calhanoglu 6,5 – From one of his throws comes the corner that leads to the advantage. Some errors in finishing, however positive. (Dal 67′ Asllani 6 – Enter the race is on ice).
Mkhitaryan 7 – He just lacks altruism on more than one occasion, but he is a useful tool for the opposing lines. The best of the midfield three.
Dimarco 6 – He too has to worry about Brescianini, in the final the 3-0 is avoided with the flavor of personal glory.
Thuram 5.5 – He is unable to unleash his power, also by choice: on a couple of occasions he seeks support from Lautaro instead of the goal. The all-physical duel with Hien was nice. (From 46′ Taremi 6 – More aggressive than the French. Of course, the goal is unknown).
Lautaro 5 – Here, by the way. He runs and recovers balls, offers a nice heel to Thuram, the overall performance is anything but to be thrown away. But then there is a detail that isn’t a detail: the rediscovered goal immediately becomes an obsession again. If he eats two or three, perhaps the mistake lies with his companions who insist on serving him compulsively. But the result is there for all to see, including Carnesecchi.
Simone Inzaghi 7 – Simone seven beauties against Gasperini. Atalanta dominates once again, and now has the opportunity to extend its positive streak in the Super Cup. More than positive responses from the team, still a collective goal.
