ROMA (AP) – When Antonio Conte returned to Italy after two seasons as Chelsea manager, it was not the trophies of the English Premier League and fa cup that took home.
Conte also amassed great wisdom about the lookers in England and a wonderful affinity for Romelu Lukaku, whom he brought to Inter Milan in a record transfer of 80 million euros ($95 million). Last year.
On Saturday in Serie A, former Everton and Manchester United alrier returned to the nerazzurri’s rescue by beating Genoa 2-0.
“I think Romelu was a rough diamond and that’s why I asked for it out loud,” Conte said.
Lukaku broke the impasse after the hour with his seventh purpose in six matches in all competitions, and Danilo D’Ambrosio headed towards the visitors.
Excluding penalties, Lukaku has more goals (22) than any other foreigner in Serie A since his arrival last season.
“Romelu is another player from a year ago,” Conte said. “You can see through how he gets the ball, how he moves, everything has improved. “
Lukaku also scored two goals, a last-minute draw, in a 2–2 home draw against Borussia Monchengladbach in the Champions League on Wednesday.
This time, Lukaku’s purpose came after exchanging passes with Nicol-Barella and shooting at the farthest corner.
In the first half, Inter failed to produce a single-door shot.
Inter desperately sought a victory after wasting the derby against AC Milan 2-1 last weekend, when Lukaku had the nerazzurri’s purpose.
A finalist in the Europa League two months ago, Inter moved two issues to Milan, which leads Serie A by one point.
Genoa is still recovering after more than 20 players and tested positive for coronavirus this month.
SURPRISING SAMPDORIA
Samdoria achieved his third consecutive victory by beating Atalanta 3–1 with goals from Fabio Quagliarella, Morten Thorsthrough and Jakub Jankto.
Duvan Zapata scored a penalty for Atalanta to put the 2-1.
SEARCH FOR RECORDS
Ciro Immobile placed himself on Lazio’s all-time scorers list with his 128 for the club in all competitions.
Immobile took the lead in the 2–1 win over Bologna when the Roman club showed their Champions League victory over Borussia Dortmund.
Silvio Piola has Lazio with 149 goals.
Luis Alberto scored the first goal by completing a solo effort with a shot from the centre of the area after Bologna ceded the property near the midfielder.
Lorenzo De Silvestri took one out for Bologna at the discount time.
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