INTER-EMPOLI 3-1
(55′ Lautaro, 80′ Dumfries, 89′ Thuram; 84′ Esposito)
Sommer 6 – What a thrill that ball was given to Maleh: in the absence of danger from his opponents, he got into trouble on his own. He can’t do much about Esposito.
Pavard 6 – He’s back in the league after almost two months: it’s understandable not to overdo it. (Dall’86’ Darmian st).
De Vrij 5.5 – An uncertainty and a goal from Empoli: everything went smoothly until Esposito had two meters to control and shoot. We don’t expect it.
Charles Augustus 6 – More or less as above, with less responsibilities: good for almost the entire match, in both roles, but he too was in a blackout on the 2-1 action. Henderson has too much space to cross.
Dumfries 7 – A moving train that derails Empoli’s defense: he confirms himself as an added striker for the Nerazzurri team.
Stretcher 7 – He carries the very uninspired Nerazzurri midfielder on his shoulders: two out of three goals pass through his feet and it’s no coincidence. Indispensable.
-Asllani 6.5 – The “correzation” process has begun for a while now and against his past he is called upon to hold on to the Nerazzurri. He brings home the loaf and confirms his danger from a corner: it’s still a step forward.
Zielinski 5 – Alternating current, more often disconnected: it doesn’t help Inter manage the ball more fluidly. From Who saw it? (Dal 69′ Mkhitaryan 6 – Another step, other ideas).
Dimarco 5,5 – He creates dangers when the ball is active, otherwise he slips often and is less sharp than usual. (From 77′ Bastoni 6 – He too could be perfected on the occasion of the temporary 2-1).
Term 5 – Chasing the first goal in Serie A, the tires slick they don’t help: too often on the ground. He doesn’t have any opportunities and doesn’t create any, in his latest outings he’s less convincing even at work for his teammates: it’s a theme. (Dal 69′ Thuram 7 – Speaking of another step: he enters and the music changes, even drastically. There ThuLa scored again in the same match, although not yet on the pitch at the same time).
Lautaro 7 – In the week of the launch of the Panini sticker album, immediately look for the bicycle kick feat: Vasquez cancels. The Empoli goalkeeper can do nothing when he shows off another piece of his repertoire: a shot from outside and a second consecutive goal at San Siro. It’s official: he’s back and the applause from the Meazza certifies it. (Dal 77′ Arnautovic 6,5 – Altruism: he could shoot, he chooses the assist).
Simone Inzaghi (disqualified, deputy Farris on the bench) 6.5 – More tiring than expected, the first home victory of 2025 arrived. Only one thing was needed: to respond to Conte’s Napoli’s escape attempt, result served. There’s still something to sort out, but the mood of the second half is a good thing. The plug pulled at 2-0 a little less.
