Nicolo Barella was the standout performer in Inter Milan’s commanding 3-0 victory over Cagliari, earning the joint-highest rating of the night from Tuttosport while Marcus Thuram was singled out as ...
Inter Milan 3-0 Cagliari – Italy Star ‘Inspired In Midfield’ As Tuttosport Highlight ‘Decisive’ StrikerNicolo Barella was the standout performer in Inter Milan’s commanding 3-0 victory over Cagliari, earning the joint-highest rating of the night from Tuttosport while Marcus Thuram was singled out as the most decisive presence up front in another display that underlines just how well-timed their respective returns to form have been.Barella received a 7.5, the evening’s top mark, with Tuttosport describing him as “the most inspired in midfield,” via FCInterNews.He helped create the opener for Thuram, scored the second himself and was involved throughout.It is his second consecutive goal at San Siro.And, indeed, a clear sign of a player who has rediscovered his very best.Inter 3-0 Cagliari – Thuram & Barella Impress For NerazzurriThuram, Dimarco and Chivu all earned 7s.Despite taking some heavy fouls from Mina, Thuram was described as “the most decisive up front.”Indeed, his goal and the shot that led to Barella’s strike encapsulating a forward who is now firing at exactly the right time.Dimarco‘s assist for Thuram’s opener was his 16th of the season.Therefore equalling Papu Gomez’s 2016/17 record, a remarkable achievement for a wing-back.Chivu earned his 7 for leading the Nerazzurri to a 12-point lead while managing the squad carefully with the Coppa Italia semi-final in mind.