Inter’s report cards – Thuram scores 8 in the scudetto derby, Inzaghi takes his revenge

MILAN-INTER 1-2
(81′ Tomori; 18′ Acerbi, 49′ Thuram)

Summer 7 – A great save at the end of the first half, which counts as a goal because it would have changed the history of the evening and therefore of the season. Threaded by Tomori, he holds his nerve even in a thrilling finale.

Pavard 7 – Speaking of the end of the first half: in terms of timing and style, it’s difficult to find something better than the close on Leao. Previously, the spark that puts Acerbi in a position to unlock the derby. Afterwards, impressive solidity for a good part of the match: Pulisic cancels out, some uncertainty about Milan’s 2-1.

Unripe 7.5 – Could it be a coincidence that the championship goal is his? Inzaghi never doubted that he was very loyal to him, not even in the darkest moment of the season. He repays him by bringing him the tricolor as a gift, even if he isn’t flawless on the occasion of Tomori’s goal.

Sticks 6.5 – Even a random throw, if done with the quality of his left foot, can lead to a goal. It happens in the derby and it is the action of the 2-0, born precisely from a long ball that takes away the fear and instead finds the goal of the celebration. He also bears some responsibility for Tomori’s goal. (From 88′ De Vrij sv).

Darmian 6 – After an aggressive start, we remember that against Theo and Pulisic it is better to stay a little low. Maybe too much. (From 84′ Dumfries 4 – He loses his mind, as does Theo. Bad way to end a very short derby for him).

Stretcher 7 – A derby in line with an MVP or almost second half of the championship. The second balls all belong to Inter, largely thanks to him. From right to left to sting Milan. He can. (From 77′ Frattesi sv He enters a race full of nerves and is practically unseen).

Calhanoglu 6 – Orderly, but at the limits of the homework. On the evening in which a circle of counter chants and inevitable teasing finally closes for the Turk, he is not the protagonist. (From 84′ Asllani sv Fuck Mr. Lieutenant: in other times Inzaghi would not have inserted him at a moment like this).

Mkhitaryan 6.5 – It fits in and covers. Practically the manual of the perfect midfielder, even without excessive peaks.

Dimarco 6.5 – Runs and crosses, including the one that Lautaro would have scored if not for the captain’s faulty aim. The usual repertoire, in short. (From 77′ Carlos Augusto sv He tries to keep Inter up, but Chukwueze suffers).

Thuram 8 – He finds his attacking partner again after having already returned to scoring. The bad moment is behind us and you can see it: he dribbles, he dribbles, they never catch him. In the first half the 1-0 corner was earned and a post chipped due to excessive precision. In the second the goal that sends the Nerazzurri’s Meazza into raptures. What else?

Lautaro 6 – Hyper-generous rating when compared to the match: he is still the captain of the Italian champion team. In the derby, however, he is not present, except for a goal transformed into a try midway through the first half.

Simone Inzaghi 8 – The vote for the season will be even higher, this is the one for the coach who for the sixth time in a row beats Pioli without any ifs or buts. Inter hadn’t won six derbies in a row since 1948, he takes back what a derby took from him two years ago. It’s his victory, more than anyone else.