Inter Milan Secures Narrow 2-1 Serie A Victory Over Sassuolo Amid Performance Critiques

Inter Milan secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Sassuolo in their Serie A match, with Federico Dimarco scoring the opening goal and Tarik Muharemovic contributing an own goal. Despite dominating possession and shots, Inter struggled to close out the game early, allowing Sassuolo to mount a late challenge, a point highlighted by both Cristian Vieri and coach Cristian Chivu, who acknowledged the need for improvement despite the win. Manuel Akanji, on loan from Manchester City, impressed defensively, particularly against Armand Lauriente, while teammates like Francesco Pio Esposito showed promising performances under pressure. Former players like Beppe Bergomi expressed concerns over Inter's tendency to lose intensity late in matches and suggested the team could benefit from a more physically imposing player, though he praised young midfielder Petar Sucic's technical skills. Overall, the win helped Inter reduce the gap to league leaders Napoli, but the team remains under scrutiny to enhance their finishing and maintain consistency through entire matches.