Champions League last 16: Inter bank on veteran Arnautovic after winner against Atletico

21.02.2024 - 16:37 thenationalnews.com

Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi put his faith in veteran striker Marko Arnautovic after the misfiring Austria forward redeemed himself with the winner against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.

Arnautovic's solitary strike settled the Champions League last-16 first-leg clash at San Siro after he had replaced the injured Marcus Thuram at half-time.

The former West Ham and Stoke player had already missed a string of good chances, including one sitter, before firing home from close range to give the Italians a slender advantage in the tie.

The 34-year-old will be needed again in the coming days and weeks with Thuram likely to miss some games. "He will be really valuable to us as he has been up to now.

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