Stefan de Vrij has gained reward for his rock stable efficiency on the again for Inter Milan in yesterday’s Serie A win over Empoli.
As we speak’s print version of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, by way of , hail the Netherlands worldwide for a tidy show within the coronary heart of Inter’s again three.
De Vrij began on the coronary heart of Inter’s protection for the third match in a row yesterday.
The 32-year-old had additionally performed greater than an hour within the position throughout the Nerazzurri’s Serie A victory away to Roma earlier this month.
Inter coach Simone Inzaghi has had little possibility however to proceed choosing de Vrij within the place.
Francesco Acerbi picked up a thigh harm throughout the match in opposition to the Giallorossi.
Subsequently, that has solely left de Vrij as a pure possibility within the centre of the again three.
The previous Lazio and Feyenoord defender’s physicality and man-marking potential have been key to Inter defending their penalty space in latest matches.
Stefan De Vrij Again To His Finest In Inter Serie A Win Vs Empoli
In Inter’s final couple matches, has not at all times been at his greatest.
The Dutchman struggled along with his positioning at occasions in Sunday’s Serie A conflict with Juventus. That went some option to explaining why Inter conceded 4 targets within the 4-4 thriller.
Even in opposition to Younger Boys within the Champions League, de Vrij didn’t at all times discover it simple in opposition to a pacey and cellular opposition ahead line.
However yesterday, de Vrij had an actual reference level.
The skilled defender had the duty of marking Empoli striker Lorenzo Colombo.
And in opposition to the very tall, sturdy striker, it was at all times going to be a battle.
De Vrij got here out on high in that battle.
The 32-year-old seemed calm and composed, protecting issues very quiet across the Inter penalty space.