Up To The Task – Albania Star Named As MOTM For Inter Milan 1-0 Hellas Verona Serie A Clash | OneFootball

Albanian international midfielder Kristjan Asllani is the Man Of The Match in Inter Milan 1-0 win yesterday in the Serie A clash vs Hellas Verona.

Today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews, hail the Albanian international for his polished, decisive display.

Kristjan Asllani started in midfield for Inter Milan against Hellas Verona.

With Hakan Calhanoglu out due to suspension, the responsibility fell to Asllani to anchor Inter’s midfield.

Kristjan Asllani Named As MOTM For Inter Milan Vs Hellas Verona

MILAN, ITALY – MAY 03: Kristjan Asllani of FC Internazionale with his team-mates Davide Frattesi and Joaquin Correa after scoring their team’s first goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Hellas Verona FC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 03, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

In the view of the Gazzetta, Kristjan Asllani did very well in the holding midfield role.

The 23-year-old former Empoli midfielder had a real steadiness in possession.

It was a match that was played at quite a slow tempo.

However, at the same time Asllani also took chances when he spotted opportunities for longer passes. These were a key route up the pitch for Inter.

Then, the Gazzetta notes, Asllani was the decisive player for Inter’s narrow win.

Early on in the match the Nerazzurri received a penalty. Subsequently, the Albanian scored.

And with Calhanoglu the regular penalty off the pitch, along with several other key figures from the starting eleven, the responsibility to take it fell to Asllani.

In conclusion, the report adds, the Albanian showed that the occasion would not get the better of him.