SempreInter.Com
·31 de octubre de 2024
SempreInter.Com
·31 de octubre de 2024
Stefan de Vrij has won praise for his rock solid performance at the back for Inter Milan in yesterday’s Serie A win over Empoli.
Today’s print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews, hail the Netherlands international for a tidy display in the heart of Inter’s back three.
De Vrij started at the heart of Inter’s defense for the third match in a row yesterday.
The 32-year-old had also played more than an hour in the role during the Nerazzurri’s Serie A victory away to Roma earlier this month.
Inter coach Simone Inzaghi has had little option but to continue selecting de Vrij in the position.
Francesco Acerbi picked up a thigh injury during the match against the Giallorossi.
Therefore, that has only left de Vrij as a natural option in the centre of the back three.
The former Lazio and Feyenoord defender’s physicality and man-marking ability have been key to Inter defending their penalty area in recent matches.
In Inter’s last couple matches, de Vrij has not always been at his best.
The Dutchman struggled with his positioning at times in Sunday’s Serie A clash with Juventus. That went some way to explaining why Inter conceded four goals in the 4-4 thriller.
Even against Young Boys in the Champions League, de Vrij didn’t always find it easy against a pacey and mobile opposition forward line.
But yesterday, de Vrij had a real reference point.
The experienced defender had the task of marking Empoli striker Lorenzo Colombo.
And against the very tall, strong striker, it was always going to be a battle.
De Vrij came out on top in that battle.
The 32-year-old looked calm and composed, keeping things very quiet around the Inter penalty area.
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