Even on nights when the team is not particularly bright, like yesterday against the Young Boys, the final whistle still always makes the three points difference. Despite difficulties on a complicated ground like that of Bern, Inter managed to secure a precious victory right at the end with a goal from Marcus Thuram.

The progress of Simone Inzaghi’s team in the Champions League is going in the right direction, despite high-level commitments and a schedule that is becoming increasingly tight. Before we leave the Swiss tour behind us, we conclude our analysis of the match with the usual appointment of Passion Inter with five things we have learned from Young Boys-Inter.

One thing we have certainly learned is that, regardless of the performance, three points in an evening like yesterday’s are a real godsend. Not that the Nerazzurri have underperformed, but against a team like the Young Boys, we would have expected something more even with the rotations. Ugly and dirty victory, but that gives three fundamental points in the single Champions League standings.

Speaking about merits and demerits, we reiterate that Inter did not certainly play their best game so far this season. But at the same time, looking at the really clamorous actions, among opportunities wasted by Bisseck one on one, the penalty missed by Arnautovic, Zielinski’s mistake under the goal, Thuram’s net and the final chance of Lautaro, Inter – despite the difficulties – has created huge chances.

Another issue to address: why did Arnautovic and not Taremi was chosen from the 11 meters? The Iranian is a specialist and in the pre-season it was practically impeccable. Furthermore, since he arrived at Inter he always showed great positivity, when he was called upon by Inzaghi he responded with excellent performances and personality: so why not rely on a player who would have deserved more than anyone else to appear from the 11 meters?

Regardless of what the performance was in the first hour of play, in an evening like that Inzaghi could not help but rotate his interpreters, especially in the middle of the week leading up to Inter-Juventus. Even if clearly the entries of Dimarco, Lautaro, Bastoni and Thuram made the difference, this time the turnover was almost inevitable.

Second consecutive clean sheet after the one obtained in the championship against Roma, which sends encouraging signals about a regained defensive balance. De Vrij has replaced Acerbi in the best possible way this time too and has shown great condition, as well as Pavard and Bisseck on one side and the other. In the non-possession phase, there are still some smudges probably dictated by numerous absences, but compared to a few weeks ago, it’s a whole different Inter.