Atalanta-Inter was an absolute triumph for the Nerazzurri, who managed to secure a 2-0 win at Gewiss Stadium and significantly limited Gasperini’s team’s threat. Credit also goes to an excellent performance by Francesco Acerbi, who once again stood out positively in a crucial match.
As highlighted by today’s newspapers, the Inter defender effectively neutralized Mateo Retegui, currently the clear leading scorer in Serie A. A lesson in marking, as described by Tuttosport, once again emphasizing Acerbi’s crucial role in Inzaghi’s tactical system.
Acerbi, MVP of Atalanta-Inter: Newspaper Ratings
LA GAZZETTA DELLO SPORT 7.5 – Dominant at all times: opponents come and go, and he consistently pockets them one after another. His intervention on Samardzic deserves applause.
CORRIERE DELLO SPORT 7 – Sets up a barricade, closely marking Retegui and denying the Italo-Argentine any playable ball.
TUTTOSPORT 8 – It seems as though his boots contain magnets: every loose ball in the area consistently finds him. He gives Retegui the usual lesson in defending. Finding Acerbi’s heir appears to be a mission impossible.
PASSIONE INTER 7 – Essential presence in keeping Inter’s penalty area clear of danger, decisively wins the physical duel against Retegui, forcing Gasperini into substituting him. Spectacular sliding tackle on Samardzic, practically as valuable as a goal.
