Acerbi gave another lesson of the perfect defender in front of the Etihad Stadium audience
Another sumptuous performance for the Nerazzurri defender leading with personality and precision the defense of Inter Milan
Another great performance for the Nerazzurro: far gone are the days when his purchase from Lazio raised doubts and discontent.
A sumptuous performance, in front of a "bugbear" like Haaland, who presented himself with 9 goals scored in 4 matches. Cancelled once again, as 15 months ago in Istanbul.
Francesco Acerbi gave another lesson of the perfect defender in front of the Etihad Stadium audience, leading with personality and precision the defense of Inter Milan.
The Nerazzurri central, after a not easy summer on the physical level, has shown himself to be ready for the start of the season, and has once again confirmed his importance in the tactical game of Inzaghi.
And say that the summer of Acerbi was definitely not the best at a personal level: first the injury that made him miss the European Championship with Italian National team, then the ailment that slowed him down during the pre-season preparation.
All this, added to the inevitable passage of time (36 years in February), had left some doubts about what could be his physical condition in this very long season, which will culminate with the World Cup for Clubs.
Thoughts swept away by convincing performances: always on the field from the first to the last minute, except for the match on Saturday to Monza.
A clear message to those who were beginning to doubt his qualities and integrity: retirement can wait.
An impressive performance, with Inter Milan social managers applauding Acerbi on their official website:
"He was called to win yet another battle and came out victorious. Francesco Acerbi in the close duel with Haaland did not give anything in 90 minutes. The Norwegian striker came from pyrotechnic numbers with 9 goals in 4 games played, but Acerbi’s tactical intelligence and defensive focus once again made the difference".
The times when his purchase from Lazio in the summer of 2022 raised doubts and discontent seem far away: Acerbi, game after game, has proven to be one of the strengths of Inter Milan’s Inzaghi.
Replacing him, when he will decide to hang up the boots, will not be easy.