DBasia.news – Federico Dimarco missed a penalty as Inter Milan drew with Atalanta. Simone Inzaghi explained the reasons for the appointment of Dimarco as executor.
The exciting duel between Inter vs Atalanta was presented at the Giuseppe Meazza, Saturday (25/9/2021) evening WIB, in the continuation of the Italian League. Inter and Atalanta in the end had to settle for sharing the points with a final score of 2-2.
Inter had a golden opportunity to win the match. The hosts were awarded a penalty in the 86th minute at 2-2 after Merih Demiral di a handball.
However, Dimarco who came forward as a kicker failed to complete his task perfectly. The 23-year-old defender’s ball hit the crossbar.
Simone Inzaghi said the decision to appoint Dimarco as the penalty taker was his choice. As Hakan Calhanoglu and Lautaro Martinez had been pulled out early.
“It was my decision. This morning Calhanoglu and Lautaro tried penalties, but they were taken off,” Inzaghi told DAZN as reported by Football Italia.
“We have Dimarco and Ivan Perisic. Dimarco appeared fitter. It’s a shame, because he’s been great this season and deserved to score the winning goal in front of the Inter fans.”
“I am proud, because we saw two teams who gave everything to win,” Inzaghi added.
With this result, Inter Milan is now collecting 14 points in the third position of the Italian League standings. The Nerazzurri have four wins and two draws in six matches.