Inter 3-1 Bologna: Player Ratings as Romelu Lukaku & Achraf Hakimi Steal the Show for I Nerazzurri

Inter climbed to second place in Serie A on Saturday evening, defeating Bologna 3-1 at San Siro thanks to some stellar displays from Romelu Lukaku and Achraf Hakimi.

Lukaku needed only 16 minutes to write his name on the score sheet, latching onto Ivan Perisic's cross to fire home smartly at the second attempt. I Nerazzurri had to wait until the stroke of half-time before doubling the lead, but it was worth the delay.

Marcelo Brozovic split the Bologna defence with a beautiful lofted ball, and wing-back Hakimi raced onto it and stroked his shot into the corner of the net. The three points were thrown into jeopardy on 67 minutes though, when Bologna winger Emanuel Vignato popped up unmarked at the far post to slam into the roof of the net.

Inter restored their two-goal advantage only three minutes later however, after Hakimi capped off a mazy solo run with a superbly-controlled finish beyond Lukasz Skorupski.

Let's have a look at the Inter player ratings at the end of an exciting 90 minutes at San Siro.

INTER

1. Goalkeeper & Defenders

Samir Handanovic (GK) - 7/10 - Could do nothing to stop the goal from such close range, and handled his other responsibilities with typical class. A reliable presence.

Milan Skriniar (CB) - 7/10 - Slightly out of position for Vignato's consolation, but the bounce of the ball did him no favours. Getting back up to speed following his lay off.

Stefan de Vrij (CB) - 7/10 - Planted a solid header towards goal in the first half, but Skorupski was up to the task. Did his defensive duties expertly.

Alessandro Bastoni - 8/10 - A wonderful player. Carried the ball out from the back well and so, so solid when challenged to show his defensive prowess. A real prospect.

2. Wing-Backs & Midfielders

Achraf Hakimi (RWB) - 9/10 - The star of the show. Perfectly-timed run and finish for the first goal, and then a brilliant solo effort for his second. Looks as if he's finally bringing the contributions which made him so loved at Borussia Dortmund.

Arturo Vidal (CM) - 7/10 - Didn't get himself sent off for running his mouth off this time, which is always a bonus. Offered his usual grit and (legal) fight on the pitch.

Marcelo Brozovic (CM) - 8/10 - What an absolutely divine pass for the second goal! Great vision and execution to pull off such a work of art. It's what we've come to expect from the Croatian.

Roberto Gagliardini (CM) - 7/10 - Not the best of the three midfielders, but didn't look out of place in Antonio Conte's side. Played his part.

Ivan Perisic (LWB) - 8/10 - Provided the cross which eventually led to the opening goal. No surprise how good he is going forward, but defensive weaknesses will reappear. Luckily, it didn't matter too much on Saturday.

3. Forwards

Alexis Sanchez (ST) - 7/10 - Will be disappointed not to have got on the score sheet. Had a couple of great chances when through on goal, but couldn't find the net. Also provided the perfect foil for Lukaku. The pair looked extremely in sync and complimented each other nicely.

Romelu Lukaku (ST) - 8/10 - Benefitted from the work of Sanchez, but also set his teammate up for a couple of cracks at goal. Got his own rewards early on with a ruthless finish. One of the best.

4. Substitutes

Nicolo Barella (CM) - 7/10

Lautaro Martinez (ST) - 6/10

Matteo Darmian (RWB) - 6/10

Danilo D'Ambrosio (CB) - 6/10

Christian Eriksen (CM) - N/A