After a series of lackluster performances, Piotr Zieliński finally made his mark in Inter Milan’s 4:0 triumph over Lecce. The Polish midfielder started the game in the starting lineup and made a significant impact, providing an assist for Lautaro Martinez’s goal in the first half and contributing to Denzel Dumfries’ goal in the second half.
Italian media outlets have been heaping praise on Zieliński, with Corriere della Sera awarding him a 7 out of 10, stating that he was „orderly in the game, decisive in regaining possession, and excellent in his shot that led to the 3-0 lead.” La Gazzetta dello Sport also gave him a 7, commending his performance.
Other Italian outlets, such as sport.virgilio.it, praised Zieliński’s ability to „start slowly, like a diesel engine, and then burst into life” and his impressive work under pressure. fcinternews.it echoed similar sentiments, stating that Zieliński’s „cleanliness in the game, sacrifice in defensive transitions, and management of tempo based on the team’s moment” were standout aspects of his performance.
However, not all reviews were glowing. calciomercato.com criticized Zieliński’s performance, stating that he was not comfortable playing as a deep-lying playmaker and that his game was plagued by „too many switches and hesitations, more shadows than lights.”
Despite this, Zieliński’s performance was a welcome respite from his recent struggles. This was his 25th appearance for Inter Milan, and he has now scored 2 goals and provided 2 assists for the team.
The Polish midfielder will have the opportunity to build on this performance when Inter Milan takes on AS Monaco in the Champions League on January 29. The highly anticipated Derby della Madonnina against AC Milan will also take place on February 2.
According to Transfermarkt, Zieliński’s market value has increased to €25 million, a significant rise from his initial valuation of €15 million when he joined Inter Milan. This recent form could be just what Zieliński needs to establish himself as a key player for both Inter Milan and the Polish national team.
Sources:
* Corriere della Sera
* La Gazzetta dello Sport
* sport.virgilio.it
* fcinternews.it
* calciomercato.com
* Transfermarkt
Note: The article is written in a neutral tone, providing a balanced view of Zieliński’s performance. It includes quotes from various Italian media outlets to provide a comprehensive view of the player’s game. The article also includes relevant data and statistics to add depth and context to the piece.