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Ex AC Milan Star ‘Oozes Class' With Performance In Inter Milan 2-2 Lazio Serie A Draw

Ex AC Milan Star ‘Oozes Class' With Performance In Inter Milan 2-2 Lazio Serie A Draw

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Ex AC Milan Star 'Oozes Class' With Performance In Inter Milan 2-2 Lazio Serie A Draw
Hakan Calhanoglu 'oozed class' with his performance in midfield for Inter Milan against Lazio yesterday evening.
This is the view in today's print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews.
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Hakan Calhanoglu started in midfield for Inter Milan yesterday.
The Turkish international returned to the lineup after having had a rest against Torino last weekend.
Kristjan Asllani had deputized well enough for Calhanoglu in matches against Hellas Verona and Torino.
However, Nerazzurri coach Simone Inzaghi entrusted Calhanoglu with the usual starting role against Lazio.
Calhanoglu 'Oozes Glass' With Performance For Inter Milan Vs Lazio
MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 25: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Coppa Italia, Quarter Final match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by)
In the view of the Corriere, Calhanoglu showed exactly why he is still Inter's first-choice starter in holding midfield with his performance in yesterday's match.
It was a tough midfield battle for Inter. Lazio made it very physical.
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However, Hakan Calhanoglu looked very comfortable in keeping possession.
Even in tight spaces, the 31-year-old former AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen midfielder would always find enough room for himself.
And Calhanoglu made the right decision with the ball time and time again. He was the metronome for Inter in possession as is often the case.
Calhanoglu's performance was not enough for Inter to win the match after a late Lazio penalty.
However, in the view of the Corriere, it was individually a fine demonstration of how much Calhanoglu offers Inter.

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