Inter See Off Lecce 2-0 as Dimarco Supplies Two Assists, Mkhitaryan Scores

Overview

• Federico Dimarco was named Panini Player of the Match after setting up both goals in Lecce.
• His assist streak reached five consecutive Serie A appearances, which was reported as a first for a defender since 2006–07.
• Henrikh Mkhitaryan came on as a substitute to score the opener after Inter finally broke through late in the match.
• Players described the contest as tougher than the scoreline following the midweek trip to Norway, and the result extends Inter’s lead at the top of Serie A.
• Teammates stressed a supportive, family atmosphere, backing Alessandro Bastoni after whistles linked to last week’s simulation controversy.