A very convincing victory for Inter at home against Parma, thanks to goals from Dimarco, Barella and Acerbi. For all the main sports newspapers, however, the real protagonist was Henrikh Mkhitaryan. The Armenian did not put his name on the score sheet, but he nonetheless left his mark.
The midfielder provided the assists for the first two goals. And on Barella’s goal in particular, he made an astounding pass that demonstrated exceptional technical skill and football intelligence. Despite being 36 according to his ID card, Mkhitaryan once again displayed the freshness of a youngster. Here are his ratings:
LA GAZZETTA DELLO SPORT 7.5 – Two assists, one for Dimarco and one for Barella. The second is an astounding pass, worthy of a star player. A lush performance in terms of technique and intelligence.
CORRIERE DELLO SPORT 7.5 – Injects vital energy into the nerazzurri game and above all, bags two assists like a true specialist of quality. At nearly 36 years old, he has no intention of lowering the flag.
TUTTOSPORT 7.5 – Five minutes of impressions, then he rises and together with Dimarco becomes a factor. He partners with the winger on the 1-0, pulls off an extraordinary pass on the 2-0 and plays masterfully.
