Austria Veteran Tops Inter Milan Ratings Vs Lazio – Iran Star Flops Again | OneFootball

Marko Arnautovic delivered a dazzling performance in Inter Milan’s 2-0 home win against Lazio, while Mehdi Taremi flopped.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, Arnautovic was Inter’s highest-rated player in a dominant Coppa Italia triumph.

Head coach Simone Inzaghi didn’t have star striker Marcus Thuram at his disposal due to an ankle injury.

Meanwhile, captain Lautaro Martinez stayed on the bench to prevent fatigue ahead of Saturday’s trip to Naples.

Therefore, Marko Arnautovic and Mehdi Taremi led the line at the San Siro.

While the latter failed to live up to expectations, the Austrian veteran excelled.

Marko Arnautovic Amazes in Inter Milan Coppa Italia Win vs Lazio, Mehdi Taremi Disappoints Again

Arnautovic broke the deadlock late in the first half with a stunning volley from outside the box.

Moreover, he beat Lazio goalkeeper Christos Mandas with a weaker left foot despite firing from distance.

MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 19: Mehdi Taremi of FC Internazionale react during the Coppa Italia, Round of 16 match between FC Internazionale and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on December 19, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

On the other hand, Taremi drew another blank in the Nerazzurri shirt, even though he had several scoring chances.

Another unconvincing showing from the Iranian derailed his chances of making the field against Napoli this weekend.

With Thuram facing a race against time to recover from injury, Arnautovic could pair up with Martinez in the final third.