Inter 2-2 Parma: Player Ratings as Late Ivan Perisic Goal Rescues Hosts a Point

Perisic rose highest to grab a late equaliser
Perisic rose highest to grab a late equaliser / Marco Luzzani/Getty Images
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Ivan Perisic's last-gasp header earned Inter a share of the spoils in an entertaining 2-2 draw with Parma at San Siro.

The hosts found themselves two goals down just after the hour mark, thanks to a brace from Arsenal winger Gervinho. Marcelo Brozovic got Antonio Conte's back into the game soon after, but it looked as though Inter would go home with nothing after VAR denied Norbert Balogh was adjusted not to have fouled Perisic.

The Croatian would have the last laugh, glancing home from close range to deny the visitors all three points. Now that's sorted, let's dive into some ratings.


1. Goalkeeper & Defenders

De Vrij's look says it all about his defending for Gervinho's goals
De Vrij's look says it all about his defending for Gervinho's goals / Marco Luzzani/Getty Images

Samir Handanovic – 5/10 - Had little to do as Inter applied most of the pressure, but still found himself picking the ball out of net twice. Neither were his fault, mind you.

Stefan de Vrij - 5/10 - Dozing after the restart, allowing Gervinho to net just 20 seconds into the second half. Has had better days in defence.

Andrea Ranocchia - 6/10 - A calm and assured display that should have been rewarded with a goal at the other end. As it is, Ranocchia missed - so no reward was forthcoming.

Aleksandar Kolarov - 6/10 - Remember when the former Man City star was a powerful full-back who did nothing but run forward and smash in crosses or shots? Yeah, not any more. However, did provide a wonderful delivery for Perisic's equaliser.


2. Wing-Backs & Midfielders

Eriksen enjoyed a rare outing from the start
Eriksen enjoyed a rare outing from the start / DeFodi Images/Getty Images

Achraf Hakimi - 6/10 - Showed plenty of promise piling forward but final ball was unusually lacking.

Roberto Gagliardini - 6/10 - A decent display in the heart of midfield, complementing the balance of the side well.

Nicolo Barella - 7/10 - Full of running and quality. Needed more help in transition, but covered every blade of grass exceptionally well.

Christian Eriksen - 5/10 - A lack of regular game was always going to make things difficult for the Dane, and you could see that in his end product. His Tottenham glory days seem a long time ago, and he was hooked before the hour.

Matteo Darmian - 6/10 - Didn't do much wrong, but was fairly uninspiring going forward and in his tracking back. An okay display.


3. Forwards

Perisic did okay, but he's no Romelu Lukaku
Perisic did okay, but he's no Romelu Lukaku / Marco Luzzani/Getty Images

Lautaro Martinez - 5/10 - Missed his bosom buddy Romelu Lukaku, with the disconnect between the Argentine and makeshift partner Ivan Perisic evident throughout.

Ivan Perisic - 6/10 - Scored the equaliser deep into stoppage time, but Perisic was far from confident in a different role. Long live the role of wing-back, eh?


4. Substitutes

Brozovic's goal was smartly taken
Brozovic's goal was smartly taken / Marco Luzzani/Getty Images

Arturo Vidal - 6/10 - Came on for Eriksen in an attempt to wrestle midfield control back. Not the midfield warrior he once was but still an effective player.

Marcelo Brozovic - 7/10 -
Got Inter back into the game with a smart low finish, showing why he should be considered a regular starter.

Andrea Pinamonti - 6/10 - Won the free-kick that led to Perisic's goal, and generally tried to make a nuisance of himself after replacing Darmian.

Radja Nainggolan - N/A

Ashley Young - N/A