Tuttosport: Inter miss a dominant defender like Acerbi
- Source
- TuttosportTier 1
- By
- Alessia Scurati
- Published
Key points
- Acerbi departed at the end of his contract; De Vrij chose Greece over a renewal offer
- Inter considered Cuti Romero but Tottenham's demands and the player's terms proved prohibitive
- Akanji and Stones lack the physical dominance needed to replace a ball-winning centre-back
Summary
Tuttosport argues that Inter's defensive struggles this season stem from the absence of a commanding, physical centre-back in the mould of Francesco Acerbi or Stefan De Vrij. With both departed—Acerbi released at contract's end and De Vrij opting for Greece—the club explored alternatives including Cuti Romero, but Tottenham's asking price and the player's wage demands made a deal impossible. The outlet suggests Inter must now adapt their defensive approach without a ball-winning presence to shield their backline.
Original headline
Inter, in difesa ti manca un Acerbi: si parte con un handicap di -2 a ogni partita
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