Misfire – Inter Milan Attacking Duo Devoid Of Threat In 0-1 Serie A Loss Vs Roma | OneFootball

Lautaro Martinez and Marko Arnautovic are facing criticism for a misfiring attacking performance in Inter Milan’s Serie A loss to Roma.

Today’s print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews, argue the attacking duo were largely devoid of attacking threat.

With Marcus Thuram still on the sidelines, there were few options for Inter’s starting strike partnership.

Martinez and Arnautovic have both put in plenty of impressive performances in recent weeks.

However, fatigue and physical issues have been a concern throughout the season.

Lautaro & Arnautovic Misfire In Inter Serie A Loss To Roma

MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 10: Marko Arnautovic of Internazionale celebrates after heading his team’s 2nd goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 10, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

In the first few minutes of yesterday’s match, there were positive signs from both Martinez and Arnautovic.

The two strikers used their physicality to unsettle the Roma backline. Giallorossi defender Gianluca Mancini went into the book after a careless late tackle on Martinez.

However, once the match settled, Martinez and Arnautovic were unable to really impact proceedings.

Both showed plenty of effort as they tried to haul the team up the pitch.

But neither Martinez nor Arnautovic created much danger.

And that became even more pronounced in the second half of the match as Inter chased the equalizer.

Inter had no shortage of possession in Roma’s half. But they failed to make the ball stick in the Giallorossi penalty area, with neither striker offering a cutting edge.