Juventus 1-0 Inter Milan: 5 Talking Points and Observations, Serie A 2018-19

It was a very tense fixture that threatened to boil over
It was a very tense fixture that threatened to boil over

#4 Politano is the real deal

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The Italian international has exceeded all expectations so far this season
The Italian international has exceeded all expectations so far this season

Matteo Politano was one of the less glorious signings by the Italian giants in the summer, coming in on loan from Sassuolo with an option to buy at the end of the season. He has hit the ground running for the Italian giants, making the right flank his own with his electric pace, killer vision, and abundance of energy.

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The Italian forward has started 11 games so far this season, scoring twice and laying on 3 assists, but his stats don't truly reflect the impact he's had on this team as he has been one of the most threatening Inter players not named Icardi this year.

He put in a great first half performance, looking by some distance, the most threatening player for the visitors, creating two of their best opportunities around the half hour mark, one of which was scuffed by surprise starter Gagliardini.

The decision to sub him off for Borja Valero of all people was truly baffling to me, as he looked the Inter player most likely to create something for his side tonight, with all of his teammates devoid of ideas. Strange choice by Spaletti.

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Edited by Raunak J
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