Inter used the international break to keep their season rhythm moving, beating Lumezzane 2-0 behind closed doors at Appiano Gentile. The friendly gave Cristian Chivu a useful look at players working away from the national-team spotlight, with competitive football returning quickly on the horizon.
The match was played over two 35-minute periods. Henrikh Mkhitaryan opened the scoring in the 14th minute, while Agbonifo completed the result eight minutes from the end.
Quick facts
- Inter defeated Lumezzane 2-0 in a closed-door friendly at Appiano Gentile.
- The game consisted of two 35-minute halves.
- Mkhitaryan scored after 14 minutes and Agbonifo struck in the 62nd minute.
- Djed Spence made his first Inter appearance, playing 50 minutes.
- Inter face Parma at San Siro on Saturday 10 October at 18:00, followed by Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday 13.
The main point of interest was Djed Spence, who wore the Nerazzurri shirt for the first time after a period devoted to recovering his fitness. The English wide player completed 50 minutes and is now working towards his first official squad selection.
With many members of the senior group away on international duty, the afternoon was less about a full-strength rehearsal than about maintaining standards at the training ground. Chivu nevertheless received encouraging signs from both the team’s play and its physical level.
Inter’s calendar will soon bring the focus back to San Siro. Parma are due in Milan on Saturday 10 October, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00, before Club Brugge arrive for a Champions League fixture on Wednesday 13.
