Inter Milan Supercoppa Defeat To Bologna Offers Positives As Ex Barcelona Star Impresses In Opportunity | OneFootball

Inter Milan’s Supercoppa Italiana exit to Bologna was marked by frustration and missed opportunities, but Italian media have identified at least one clear positive to take from the night in Riyadh: the performance of Josep Martinez.

According to Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews, the Spanish goalkeeper was “thrown back into the fray against Bologna.”

Indeed, for what was described as an “indicative test,” one that arrived at a crucial moment in his season.

Martinez had been waiting weeks for such an opportunity after a difficult October.

Therefore, the Supercoppa semi-final offered a chance to reset both mentally and professionally.

Bologna 1-1 Inter – Josep Martinez Bounces Back From Difficult Autumn

MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 08: Josep Martinez of FC Internazionale shows appreciation to the fans following 3-2 victory after the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Monza at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 08, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

“There is a desire on his part to move beyond what happened,” the newspaper notes, referencing not only his on-field response to the accident but also the psychological work undertaken with club-appointed specialists.

“The responses on the pitch appear reassuring,” Corriere adds, concluding that Martinez “did not betray expectations.”

On the contrary, the display allowed him to regain credibility within the squad hierarchy.

Chivu’s decision to trust him was therefore seen as more than a one-off.

The goalkeeper’s ambition to become a genuine protagonist at Inter remains intact.

Therefore, the opportunity against Bologna could represent a meaningful step in that direction.

As Corriere underlines, Chivu has repeatedly spoken of guaranteeing Martinez continuity over the course of the season.

Indeed, allowing him to “play his cards in a transitional year” ahead of a definitive decision when Yann Sommer’s time at the club ends.

From a technical perspective, Martinez’s showing was largely convincing.

He demonstrated “courage, intelligence and technique,” even if one area for improvement emerged.

His distribution, particularly under pressure, was not always clean.

With a few errors attributed to Bologna’s aggressive press.

That said, familiarity with the ball and greater chemistry with the defensive unit are expected to improve over time.