Spence, the extra variable on the right wing: how Chivu's Inter changes

The return from Rotterdam left good feelings within the Nerazzurri technical staff. Inter found not only victory at De Kuip, but also a convincing performance, with one element emerging clearly: Spence has become a concrete asset on the right flank. This is highlighted by Corriere dello Sport in an analysis published this morning.

The English winger, in his first start in the Champions League wearing the Nerazzurri shirt, had a direct impact on the first two goals of the match. According to the newspaper, he “ploughed down the De Kuip flank with authority, leaving no escape for the unfortunate Javi López,” before sending Bisseck towards the opponent’s goal and delivering into the box the ball that, after a deflection, ended up on Pio Esposito‘s head for the goal that definitively sealed the game.

Corriere dello Sport emphasizes how Spence’s presence offers Chivu “a far from trivial solution on the right, made even more valuable by his complementarity with Diouf.” The reasoning is that the two available options on the right flank allow the chain to take on different characteristics depending on the match: while Diouf plays with his inverted foot, the Englishman is more inclined to attack the byline and depth, “thus stretching the opposing defenses.”

His speed allows Inter to break quickly when he is played into space. The partnership with Bisseck, already tested during the match against Feyenoord, has shown room for improvement. The newspaper adds that Spence, having already played the role on the left both in the Premier League and for the national team, could, if necessary, support Diouf should circumstances require it.

Overall, Corriere dello Sport frames Spence as the first real opportunity for Chivu to draw on the resources acquired in the last transfer window, while waiting to see Curtis Jones and John Stones return to the field with increasing consistency.