Inter Milan 1-1 Atalanta – Brazil Defender Proves Himself In Absence Of Barcelona Linked Italy Star | OneFootball

Carlos Augusto delivered a performance that will have quietened any doubts about Inter Milan’s defensive resilience in Alessandro Bastoni’s absence, earning the highest rating of any Nerazzurri player in Tuttosport’s post-match assessments following Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Atalanta.

The Brazil defender stepped into the left centre-back role with Bastoni sidelined by the shin knock sustained in the Milan derby.

Although it is a position he has filled before under Cristian Chivu, rarely in a fixture of this magnitude.

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His 7 from Tuttosport, via FCInterNews, was the standout mark in what was an otherwise disappointing collective display, with the outlet recognising a composed, attentive and reliable showing throughout an afternoon that tested Inter’s defensive organisation on multiple occasions.

Pio Esposito and Piotr Zielinski were the next best, both awarded 6.5.

The pair were two of the few Inter players to consistently influence the game in a positive direction, with Esposito’s goal and Zielinski’s midfield composure among the brighter moments of an otherwise frustrating afternoon.

At the other end of the scale, Marcus Thuram received a 4.5, matching Corriere dello Sport’s damning assessment, alongside Bonny on 5.

Chivu, Sommer, Sucic and Luis Henrique all received 5.5s, with the remaining squad members earning a passing grade of six.