Inter Milan Showers In-Form Austria Star With Praise: ‘Always Been My Favourite Of The Backup Strikers'
Inter Milan Showers In-Form Austria Star With Praise: 'Always Been My Favourite Of The Backup Strikers'
Beppe Bergomi says that Marko Arnautovic has 'always been his favourite' among the Inter Milan backup strikers.
The former Nerazzurri captain had words of big praise for Arnautovic while speaking on Sky Sport Italia, via FCInterNews.
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Striker Marko Arnautovic enjoyed a star turn in Inter's Serie A win over Cagliari this weekend.
The 35-year-old both scored and assisted a goal in the first half of the 3-1 win for the Nerazzurri.
And this only capped off a fine performance overall by Arnutovic.
In fact, the former West Ham United and Bologna striker has been outstanding form for weeks now – at least whenever he has played.
Arnautovic has found the back of the net against the likes of Monza and Udinese in Serie A.
Meanwhile, the Austrian also played a decisive role in Inter's Coppa Italia quarterfinal win over Lazio in February. He scored a stunning long-range volley to open the scoring in that match.
Bergomi: 'Marko Arnautovic My Favourite Of The Inter Milan Backup Strikers'
Giuseppe Bergomi
Arnautovic's performances have hardly elevated him to being a first-choice starter for Inter.
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However, few would deny that the 35-year-old has made the absolute most of the opportunities afforded to him as a rotation option.
And former Inter Milan captain Beppe Bergomi stated that 'he's always been my favourite of the backup strikers.'
'It's not easy in Milan if you start to become a target for criticism,' he noted.
'But now, he's earning the respect of everyone.'
Bergomi called Arnautovic 'A dressing room glue player.'
'He's a great friend of Calhanoglu. And that matters.'
'He's scoring important goals,' Bergomi praised Marko Arnautovic. 'And the team is following him.'
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