Italy Star Hailed For ‘Changing Face’ Of Inter Milan In Last Gasp Champions League Win

Inter Milan wingback Federico Dimarco has received praise for “changing the face” of Inter Milan off the bench against Young Boys.

Today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews, hail the 26-year-old for his substitute appearance in the late Champions League win.

Dimarco did not start in yesterday’s Champions League match.

That was not too much of a surprise. The Italian international is a key player for Inter, and Nerazzurri coach Simone Inzaghi is well aware of the need to manage his minutes.

And yesterday’s match was the second in just a few days for Inter. They face Juventus on Sunday in a crunch Serie A clash – with several more games following closely after.

Therefore, Dimarco got a rest yesterday, at least in the starting eleven.

It was instead former Monza wingback Carlos Augusto who started for Inter against Young Boys.

But Augusto was forced off the pitch fairly early in the second half. The Brazilian picked up a thigh problem after an awkward-looking spring on the artificial turf.

Federico Dimarco Hailed For “Changing The Face” Of Inter Vs Young Boys

Dimarco therefore had the better part of the second half to leave his mark on the match.

And the 26-year-old did exactly that.

Augusto is certainly a player who can provide plenty of quality for Inter down the left flank, both physical and technical.

But the Brazilian cannot boast the same sort of passing and crossing ability that Dimarco can.

Therefore, it was little surprise to see the left-wingback position become more of a creative hub for Inter. Dimarco was able to get on the ball more, where he was very influential.

In the end, it was Dimarco who set up Marcus Thuram for Inter’s winning goal in stoppage time.

This was just the latest demonstration of how dangerous the cutbacks that Dimarco can whip into the box from the left are.

But it was hardly the only positive contribution that the Italian international made.