Inter takes back the lead. The Nerazzurri beat Roma in the big match at San Siro and conquered first place in the standings, moreover precisely at the expense of the Giallorossi. Halloween night turns out to be so sweet for the Mancini gang, able to impose themselves with the specialty of the house: the narrow victory. With yesterday's there are already 6 1-0 wins in this championship, given that it acquires even more value if we consider that Handanovic has kept a clean sheet 7 times in 11 games. Golden numbers, indeed platinum given that, historically, in our Serie A defensive performance weighs more than offensive performance. It may be a coincidence but yesterday the best attack and the best defense challenged each other and it was the latter that prevailed. “A team is like a house, if you don't have solid foundations it collapses – commented Mancini. – We played an excellent match, the boys were really excellent”. Compliments also go to him, capable of winning with some courageous and unpopular choices that turned out to be more than spot on. In the initial 4-3-3, in addition to D'Ambrosio and Nagatomo, the absence of Icardi stood out, left on the bench to make way for Ljajic. "It was a technical choice, I didn't want to give points of reference to their defense" explained the Nerazzurri coach, aware that he had taken a big risk: if it had gone badly who knows how many criticisms would have rained down on him... Instead the match took exactly the turn he wanted, with Roma playing the game and Inter starting again on the counterattack. In the 31st minute the decisive episode with one of the least expected protagonists, that Gary Medel known more for his skills as a "pittbull" than as a goalscorer.
But this time the Chilean even took the luxury of scoring the game goal, with a right-footed shot from outside the area on which Szczesny, to tell the truth, could have done much more. With Inter ahead, Roma were forced to pick up the pace and, inevitably, several goalscoring chances arrived. Great protagonist Handanovic, author of very important saves on Dzeko, Salah (twice) and Florenzi, all to the desperation of Garcia. Who, in the 73rd minute, cursed twice: the expulsion of Pjanic (handball), in addition to leaving Roma in 10, will deprive him of one of his best men in next Sunday's derby. The final siege was thus "watered down" and Inter was able to find the spaces in which to exalt themselves. Szczesny denied the 2-0 to Brozovic, Ljajic wasted an excellent counterattack, Perisic, after 60 meters of ball and chain, did not find the lucidity necessary to serve Palacio. At the final whistle at Rizzoli San Siro exploded with a roar worthy of the best nights, testifying how the public believes in Mancini's creature. “I'm very happy for them but let's not make any proclamations, it's time to race and work” glossed over the coach, deeply satisfied with the team's performance. “The defeat, in my opinion, is undeserved – Garcia's analysis. – We played well and we just lacked a little cynicism in front of goal, then we were left with 10. I'm sorry for the result but I'm calm: the championship isn't over after this match…”. Shared analysis that of the French coach: his Rome, despite the defeat, confirmed all the qualities of him. Of course, games like this are won with details and Inter were better at that. Which, after yesterday evening, gave a loud and clear signal to everyone.
