Beppe Bergomi, the former Inter and Italy defender, discussed Inter's 3-4 defeat to Bruges in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, focusing on the defence: "I don't like talking about individuals. The point is that Inter have lost two man-markers who have not been replaced: Acerbi and De Vrij, who were the only two who marked opponents man-to-man. They signed Stones in the summer, but the Englishman is not that type of player. So, generally speaking, this is a defence that has to work and defend in open space. They are good at reading the game, but you have to protect them. It's not about Akanji, Bastoni, Bisseck… They are all good players, all internationals, but defending in open space is difficult for anyone. And I come back to the need to find balance, which Cristian is trying to do as he attempts to play more proactive, more attacking football."
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