Netherlands Defender & Poland Midfield Exceed Expectations In Inter Milan UEFA Champions League Triumph | OneFootball

Piotr Zielinski and Stefan de Vrij embraced the spotlight in Inter Milan’s nail-biting 1-0 home triumph against RB Leipzig last night.

According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the experienced duo delivered mature performances to help the Italian giants post another UEFA Champions League victory.

Simone Inzaghi’s men have gone into overdrive since a scoreless draw at Manchester City on day one.

Last night’s win was their fourth consecutive at Europe’s top table, propelling them to the 34-team standings’ summit.

Despite sticking to his squad rotations, Inzaghi oversaw another outstanding team performance.

Indeed, every player made their contribution, demonstrating a willingness to sacrifice for the team’s success.

However, two players particularly caught the attention of the Italian media.

Piotr Zielinski & Stefan de Vrij Excel in Inter Milan UEFA Champions League Win vs RB Leipzig

De Vrij had to fill the void left by Francesco Acerbi. The Italian veteran slumped to another injury setback last weekend.

Meanwhile, the Dutchman, who replaced his teammate at Hellas Verona, continues to impress.

After netting a goal in Inter’s standout win at the Bentegodi, the 32-year-old fared astonishingly against Leipzig.

Despite facing Lois Openda and Andre Silva, De Vrij held his ground at the heart of Inzaghi’s defensive trio.

Moving higher up the pitch, Zielinski lived up to his tag as one of Serie A’s elite midfielders.

Indeed, the 30-year-old was spotless in possession and clean in his passing, proving a worthy replacement for Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

Though he has struggled with recurring fitness problems this season, Zielinski shrugged off frustration to grab the spotlight.

De Vrij and Zielinski were the highest-rated Inter players in last night’s triumph.

In the meantime, the Italian media praised Inzaghi for his tactical masterclass.

Reluctant to give up his trademark rotations, he skillfully managed his squad, ensuring freshness and consistency on the field.