Costly habit returns as Bisseck errors undermine solid Inter displays | OneFootball

Inter’s recent disappointments appear to share a familiar and increasingly troubling pattern, one that continues to surface at the worst possible moments.

The Supercoppa Italiana defeat to Bologna in Riyadh did not simply deny the Nerazzurri a trophy, it reinforced a recurring flaw inside their own penalty area.

Once again, a largely controlled performance unravelled due to a handball conceded by Yann Bisseck, an instinctive and poorly judged intervention that changed the course of the match.

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 19: Yann Aurel Bisseck of Internazionale runs with the ball past Jhon Lucumi of Bologna FC 1909 during the Supercoppa Italiana semifinal match between Bologna FC 1909 and FC Internazionale at King Saud University Stadium on December 19, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)

With Inter seemingly in control after taking the lead through Marcus Thuram, the episode turned a comfortable situation into another damaging setback.

Bisseck handball curse strikes again to undermine Inter

What makes the incident more concerning is not the isolated nature of the mistake, but its repetition.

Similar situations have already defined key moments of Inter’s recent history.

Last season’s title challenge was scarred early by a late penalty conceded at Genoa following a Bisseck handball, and later by another decisive touch of the arm against Lazio, which ultimately prevented Inter from overtaking Napoli in the closing weeks.

These are not random moments of bad luck, according to SportMediaset.

MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 26: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of Internazionale, and Yann Aurel Bisseck of Internazionale embrace after the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadio Metropolitano on November 26, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

They point to an unresolved issue in how the German defender manages his physicality in high-risk areas.

Bisseck can be dominant when stepping out to intercept or driving forward with power, but near his own goal that same intensity often turns into recklessness.

For Inter and head coach Cristian Chivu, the challenge is clear. The defender’s talent is evident, but unless this aspect of his game is refined, opponents will continue to exploit it, and Inter’s strong performances will keep being overshadowed by avoidable errors.