Inter Player Ratings
Martinez 6: Could do little on either of Monza’s goals, beaten by Birindelli’s precise touch and Keita’s stunning strike into the top corner.
Pavard 5.5: Gave Keita too much time and space to set up his wonder goal.
(From 46′ Bisseck 6.5: Brought physicality and pressure as requested by Inzaghi, consistently challenging his opponents.)
de Vrij 5.5: Dany Mota’s movement created space, allowing him freedom in wider areas.
(From 46′ Carlos Augusto 6.5: Returned from injury and played more minutes than expected, immediately contributing with energy on the left flank.)
Acerbi 6: Looked awkward at times playing wide, more comfortable and effective when moved centrally.
Dumfries 7: Tireless work rate, constantly attacking down the wing and providing the assist for Arnautovic’s goal with a header.
Barella 6: Partially at fault for Monza’s second goal, leaving space in midfield. Improved in the second half.
Calhanoglu 7.5: Scored a fantastic equalizing goal with a curled shot into the corner. Initiated the attack leading to Kyriakopoulos’s own goal with a transition and pass to Carlos Augusto.
Mkhitaryan 4.5: Misplaced in a wider role for the first goal, losing Birindelli. Numerous errors throughout the game.
(From 70′ Zielinski: N/A)
(From 73′ Correa 6: Positive impact with his work rate and sacrifice as requested by Inzaghi.)
Bastoni 6.5: Unconvincing in the first half as a wing-back, much better as a central defender in the second half, injecting pace into Inter’s play.
Arnautovic 7: Good header saved by Turati in the first half. Smart movement to stay onside for Calhanoglu’s goal, contributing to the equalizer.
(From 70′ Thuram 6.5: Lively substitute, header just over, powerful shot narrowly wide, hit the post. Didn’t score but significantly boosted Inter’s attack.)
Lautaro 6.5: Header from a corner went high. Worked tirelessly and ultimately forced Kyriakopoulos’s own goal with a header from Carlos Augusto’s cross.
S. Inzaghi 6.5: Slow start and went down by two goals, but turned the game around. Effective substitutions and a different second-half approach.
Monza Player Ratings
Turati 6: Conceded three goals but could not be blamed for any. Made a couple of excellent saves, almost denying Inter’s 3-2 winner with a miraculous stop.
Pedro Pereira 5.5: Managed better in the first half when Inter attacked less, struggled as Inter increased their tempo.
Izzo 5: Overpowered by Arnautovic for Inter’s goal.
(From 87′ Brorsson: N/A)
D’Ambrosio 5.5: Inter’s attacks down his right flank were overwhelming.
Birindelli 6.5: Combined well with Dany Mota, finished a good move with a precise diagonal shot for Monza’s first goal.
(From 86′ Vignato: N/A)
Zeroli 6: Played with personality and confidence, also attentive at set-pieces.
Bianco 6: Disciplined, perhaps too much, sticking to his role and lacking attacking contribution.
Castrovilli 6: Effective with his technique and space exploitation while his energy lasted, faded later.
(From 66′ Lekovic 5.5: Entered during Monza’s toughest period and was largely anonymous.)
Kyriakopoulos 5: Struggled defensively and ultimately scored an unfortunate own goal.
Keita 7: Received the ball from Dany Mota, drove forward, found space centrally, and scored a wonderful curler into the far post.
(From 76′ Caprari: N/A)
Dany Mota 7: Effective as a creative forward, finding space in the attacking midfield and providing the assist for Birindelli.
(From 66′ Ganvoula 5: Physical presence but offered little, failing to hold up the ball.)
A. Nesta 6.5: Asked for a positive approach and got it, even scaring Inter with a two-goal lead. Team dropped too deep and conceded the comeback.