Former Marseille Star Repays Inter Milan Faith To Silence Critics In Como Rout | OneFootball

Inter Milan’s dominant 4-0 victory over Como offered several positive signs, but none more significant than the response from Luis Henrique, who repaid Cristian Chivu’s faith after days of speculation over whether he would keep his place.

Inter needed clarity on the right flank, and the Brazilian delivered it.

According to Tuttosport, via FCInter1908, Inter entered the game with doubts over who should start on the right, particularly after fine recent performances from Diouf on the opposite side and the possibility of shifting Carlos Augusto again.

Instead, Chivu showed trust in Luis Henrique, preferring him ahead of both left-footed alternatives for the role.

Inter 4-0 Como – Luis Henrique Justifies Selection With Strong Performance

MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 21: Luis Henrique of Internazionale gestures to the fans at the end of the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Sassuolo Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

The decision proved decisive. Luis Henrique was heavily involved in the opening goal, stretching the Como defence, driving forward, and creating the sequence that led to Lautaro Martinez breaking the deadlock.

That early energy matched Inter’s aggressive and proactive approach, something Chivu had demanded following back-to-back defeats in the derby and against Atalanta.

Tuttosport highlight that the Brazilian had faced criticism for failing to fully convince since his arrival, but this match offered a glimpse of the player Inter believed they were signing.

His direct running repeatedly unsettled Como and created the platform for Inter’s trequartisti to operate between the lines, limiting Como’s attempts to control possession despite holding 55% of the ball.

Inter’s second-half surge, with three more goals, ensured the result reflected their control.

But the most noteworthy takeaway was Luis Henrique’s statement performance, a reminder of his value, his suitability for the role, and his capacity to respond when pressure is at its highest.

Chivu will now view him as a genuine option moving forward, with the Brazilian finally aligning with the momentum Inter have sought to rebuild.