Italian Media Slam ‘Almost Embarrassing’ Penalty For Inter Milan Starlet After Struggles In Supercoppa Exit Against Bologna | OneFootball

Italian media delivered a tough verdict on Ange-Yoan Bonny after Inter’s Supercoppa Italiana exit against Bologna, with the young forward singled out following a difficult night in Riyadh.

La Gazzetta dello Sport was particularly severe in its assessment, focusing on Bonny’s overall contribution and the decisive moment from the penalty spot.

“Lots of duels, lots of intensity, lots of physicality,” the paper wrote, via L’Interista.

“But he offers little quality, in his first start alongside Thuram. Including the penalty, which was almost embarrassing.”

The judgment reflected frustration not just with the miss itself, but with a performance that never truly found rhythm.

Bologna ‘Had Bonny All Figured Out’ In Supercoppa Victory Over Inter Milan

MONZA, ITALY – AUGUST 12: Ange-Yoan Bonny of FC Internazionale looks on during the Pre-season Friendly match between AC Monza and FC Internazionale at U-Power Stadium on August 12, 2025 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Corriere dello Sport struck a similar tone, underlining how the matchup unfolded very differently compared to the past.

“When he played under Chivu at Parma, he made Bologna’s defenders suffer,” the Roman daily noted.

“Last night, they had him completely figured out.”

The implication was clear: Bologna neutralised Bonny effectively, limiting his influence throughout the match.

The ratings across Italian outlets confirmed the criticism.

La Gazzetta dello Sport: 4.5

Corriere dello Sport: 5

TMW: 5

L’Interista: 6

While the evaluations varied slightly, the overall picture was consistent.

Bonny’s effort and physical presence were acknowledged, but the lack of incision, capped by a costly penalty, weighed heavily on the assessment.

For the France youth international, the Supercoppa exit represents a setback rather than a verdict.

However, Italian media were clear: on a night that demanded composure and quality, Bonny fell short, and the margins were brutally exposed.