Given his history against Torino, Inter Milan midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu will be salivating at the thought of playing them tomorrow. According to FCInterNews, this is featured in today’s print edition of Tuttosport, a newspaper published in Turin. Inter’s final Serie A game before the international break is tomorrow evening. At the San Siro, the Nerazzurri play the Torino. Games involving the Granata are never very easy.
Torino has played with a very tough, disciplined style of play in recent years, emphasizing close man-marking around the field. Because of this, the Granata have been able to successfully throw off the flow of even the most formidable Serie A sides. Torino had a coach change this summer. Ivan Juric was replaced as captain by Paolo Vanoli. However, the Piedmontese side’s play style has essentially stayed the same. When Inter played Torino, they undoubtedly felt the pressure. Nevertheless, Inter has defeated Torino at home and away during the past two seasons.
Perhaps the thing that has made the difference for Inter against Torino has been individual quality.
The Turkish international had an excellent strike in open play. Then, he demonstrated why he is one of the most clinical penalty-takers in Europe to dispatch a spot kick.
Moreover, Calhanoglu had also scored in the reverse fixture.
The 30-year-old is not necessarily the most prolific player in Inter’s squad. He is, however, certainly clinical from the penalty spot.
But against Torino, Calhanoglu has made a real habit of finding the back of the net.
Last season’s second meeting between the two teams was certainly a testament to that.
Inter midfielder Calhanoglu scored twice in that match, a 2-0 victory.
