Inter-Monza 3-2: Player Ratings
Inter
Martinez 6: Conceded on Birindelli’s precise touch and Keita’s stunning strike near the post.
Pavard 5.5: Allowed Keita time and space for his excellent goal.
(From 46′ Bisseck 6.5: Brought physicality and pressure, consistently challenging his opponents).
de Vrij 5.5: Dany Mota’s movement created space, finding freedom.
(From 46′ Carlos Augusto 6.5: Returned after a long stop and played more minutes than expected. Positive impact on the left).
Acerbi 6: Awkward at times as a wider defender. More comfortable and effective centrally.
Dumfries 7: Energetic and tireless on the flank, providing the assist for Arnautovic’s goal.
Barella 6: Partly responsible for Monza’s second goal due to space left in midfield. Improved in the second half.
Calhanoglu 7.5: Scored a fantastic goal to equalize. Initiated the play leading to Kyriakopoulos’s own goal.
Mkhitaryan 4.5: Lost Birindelli on the first goal while playing out of position. Many errors.
(From 70′ Zielinski s.v.)
(From 73′ Correa 6: Worked hard defensively. Positive contribution).
Bastoni 6.5: Improved significantly in the second half when moved back to a wider defensive role.
Arnautovic 7: Denied a header by Turati but was crucial in the build-up to Calhanoglu’s goal.
(From 70′ Thuram 6.5: Hit the post and caused problems for Monza’s defense, bringing energy).
Lautaro 6.5: Constantly involved and eventually forced Kyriakopoulos’s own goal with a header.
S. Inzaghi (Coach) 6.5: Improved team performance in the second half with changes in tactics and substitutions.
Monza
Turati 6: Conceded three goals but made several good saves, almost preventing the 3-2 scoreline.
Pedro Pereira 5.5: Struggled more in the second half as Inter increased pressure.
Izzo 5: Overwhelmed by Arnautovic on Inter’s goal.
(From 87′ Brorsson s.v.)
D’Ambrosio 5.5: Difficult time dealing with Inter’s attacks on his side.
Birindelli 6.5: Scored a well-placed goal after combining with Dany Mota.
(From 86′ Vignato s.v.)
Zeroli 6: Played with personality and was solid in set-piece situations.
Bianco 6: Disciplined but somewhat passive, limiting his overall impact.
Castrovilli 6: Showed technical skill and attacking intent but faded as the game went on.
(From 66′ Lekovic 5.5: Entered during Monza’s difficult period and had little impact).
Kyriakopoulos 5: Struggled defensively and scored an unfortunate own goal.
Keita 7: Scored a wonderful goal, showcasing great skill.
(From 76′ Caprari s.v.)
Dany Mota 7: Effective in build-up play, providing the assist for Birindelli’s goal.
(From 66′ Ganvoula 5: Physically present but ineffective in holding up the ball).
A. Nesta (Coach) 6.5: Team started well and created problems for Inter, but eventually succumbed to pressure.