Italian Media Divided On More Advanced Role For Inter Milan Defender: ‘Good In Attack But Triggered A Dangerous Counter-Attack’ | OneFootball

Italian media offered mixed assessments of Yann Bisseck following Inter Milan’s narrow 1-0 victory away to Udinese, with particular focus on his unusually advanced positioning under Cristian Chivu.

The German defender operated far higher up the pitch than usual, often stepping into midfield and even attacking zones as Inter dominated possession in the first half.

However, not all outlets were convinced by the tactical experiment, as noted by L’Interista.

Corriere dello Sport highlighted a risky moment that summed up their reservations: “He spends the first half in the attacking third. Reckless is the back-heel that triggers a dangerous Udinese counter-attack.”

While the paper still awarded Bisseck a pass mark, it underlined how that single decision could have shifted the momentum of a tightly contested match.

Italian Media Highlight Advanced Bisseck Role In Win At Udinese

GENOA, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Yann Bisseck of Inter celebrates after scoring a goal during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and FC Internazionale at Luigi Ferraris Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

Tuttosport, by contrast, took a more forgiving view of the same approach.

“With no real danger to deal with, he enjoys forward forays that open up Udinese’s defensive lines,” the Turin-based daily noted, framing Bisseck’s incursions as a logical by-product of Inter’s territorial control rather than a defensive gamble.

The divergence in ratings reflects a broader debate around Bisseck’s role in Chivu’s system.

His physicality and confidence allow Inter to overload central areas, but moments of over-ambition can expose space in transition, particularly in matches decided by fine margins.

Ultimately, Inter kept a clean sheet and secured three points, limiting the consequences of those risks.

However, the discussion around Bisseck’s positioning suggests that his evolution under Chivu remains a work in progress rather than a finished solution.

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