Final result: Sassuolo-Inter 1-0
Tips 6 – Few actual risks. Well done and well positioned on Alexis Sanchez’s shot, which was too central. Be careful when going out.
Erlic 6.5 – Extremely careful match in the defensive phase, also good with the long balls, often precise, to serve the attacking teammates. Well done at sensing the veil and anticipating Lautaro.
Ferrari 6 – He holds the defense well and stops the attempts to break through by the Nerazzurri attackers. He sacrifices himself in a slide to close a close-range shot from Arnautovic.
Kumbulla 6.5 – Good at keeping Sanchez at bay and closing him down when he tries to break through. Some inaccuracies in the long throws for his teammates but impeccable in the closures on Lautaro and Arnautovic.
Toljan 5.5 – Not very proactive in the push phase, perhaps worried about Inter’s flanks who often try to break through in his area. From 86′ Missori SV
Lipani 6.5 – Very careful match and dedicated to limiting ball possession to Mkhitaryan, the brains of the black and blue midfield. When he breaks away he does it with the right timing and tries an interesting conclusion. From 71′ Obiang 6 – He comes in and makes his experience available to limit the opposing offensives. He filters and closes well in his area of expertise.
Henrique 6.5 – He maneuvers well in midfield and fights for every ball. Test insertion and fold well into covers. Positive performance for the black-green midfielder who left exhausted a few minutes from the end. From 86′ Racic SV
Thorstvedt 6 – He tries some interesting conclusions but fails to worry Audero. Watch out for midfield, something is missing in the finalization phase. From 54′ Boloca 6 – He runs and does his job. He tries to show himself forward only once with a cross that is too weak and ends up in the arms of Audero
Doig 6.5 – Match of substance, race and determination. He has the merit of believing in it and stealing the ball from Dumfries in the 20th minute and serving his teammate Laurienté at the right time to give Sassuolo the lead. Also good in closings.
Lauriente 7 – He started off well straight away with some good play and some interesting crosses. Perfect on the opening goal which he scores with the dish under the crossbar. Also very good in the rebound phase where he recovers possession of the ball several times.
Pinamonti 6 – He fights and runs but is often inaccurate in the support phase. A sacrificial match with several generous recoveries.
Davide Ballardini 6.5 – His Sassuolo approaches the match well today and the players seem to listen to his shouts when he gives instructions on the pitch. Salvation still feasible? With this determination we can still hope.