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Inter secured a fine victory against Fiorentina thanks to goals from midfielders. Chalanoglu opens and closes the game, with a magical goal from Sucic in between.

No Mhkitaryan? No problem. Petar Sucic, starting in the game against Fiorentina in the left midfield role, did not make the absence of the Armenian player felt. The Croatian even scored his first goal in the Nerazzurri shirt in the victory obtained by Inter against Stefano Pioli’s team.

A splendid goal from the former Dinamo ZagrebMandragora, then dribbled past Comuzzo with the sole of his foot, concluding with a powerful finish inside the penalty area, leaving De Gea with no chance. Sucic’s goal sealed the game and highlighted the excellent performance of the 2003 talent. Up to this point, the new midfielder had shown some convincing performances mixed with some below-par ones, giving the impression that he was not quite ready to secure a regular spot in Inter’s midfield.

Inter, Sucic, and the increasingly central role

INTER CELEBRATION (PHOTO BY SALVATORE FORNELLI)

With Mkhitaryan’s injury sidelining him until at least the break, it was expected that Zielinski would be brought in, as was the case at Napoli when the Armenian player was substituted. However, the Romanian coach decided to trust Sucic, who responded brilliantly. Primarily deployed on the right side so far, the Nerazzurri’s number 8 showed that he can also perform well on the opposite flank.

Sucic’s performance sends a strong signal for the upcoming matches. With Mkhitaryan’s return still distant, the Croatian could find continuity starting from Sunday’s game against Hellas Verona, an opportunity to solidify his role within Chivu’s lineup.

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Parma, first away goal of the season and positive signs from Sorensen and Benedyczak. Cuesta can look with confidence to the Emilian derby against Bologna.

Parma was defeated 2-1 at the Olimpico against Roma, but with the awareness of having played a solid and courageous match. The Crusaders showed character, defensive order, and, finally, found their first away goal of the season thanks to Circati’s goal late in the game, which reignited hopes of a comeback.

Parma, positive signs at the Olimpico

Carlos Cuesta’s team, despite conceding two goals — one of them from an unfortunate scramble — held up well against the offensive pressure from the Giallorossi, conceding little and demonstrating a solid defensive structure. The offensive phase also showed progress, with Sorensen delivering one of his best performances in a Parma shirt: lots of running, effective runs, and a left-footed shot that forced Svilar into a great save.

MATIAS SOULE IN ACTION (PHOTO BY SALVATORE FORNELLI)

Also, Benedyczak, who came on in the second half to provide physicality, was the one who headed the ball that led to Circati’s goal. These encouraging signs do not erase the defeat but show a Parma on the rise, compact, and more dangerous than in previous weeks.

On Sunday, Bologna will visit the Tardini for a special derby. The same solidity shown at the Olimpico will be needed, but with more effectiveness in attack to chase that second victory in Serie A that would inject new life into the Gialloblù’s season.