Taremi’s brilliant performance against Torino stunned both Inzaghi and Inter fans. Not only did he show promise in the match against Barcelona, but he also relied on his experience and skills to help set up Inter’s second goal against Torino. Just five minutes into the second half, Mehdi Taremi won a penalty after skillfully navigating through the opponent’s defense. Kristjan Asllani stepped up and converted the penalty with a powerful shot in the opposite direction of Savic’s dive, making it 2-0 for Inter.

How Did Taremi Win the Penalty?

It all started with a mistake by Torino’s goalkeeper, which gave possession to Inter. Zalewski intercepted the ball and made a precise pass to Taremi. Facing Milinković-Savić one-on-one, Mehdi executed a brilliant dribble to bypass the goalkeeper. However, Savic used his hands to stop Taremi’s advance and brought him down. The referee pointed to the spot and issued Savic a yellow card.

Taremi’s impressive display reached its peak with an incredible bicycle kick attempt in front of Savic’s goal. Asllani crossed the ball to Mehdi, who struck it acrobatically. Unfortunately, the spectacular goal was ruled out for offside.

Inzaghi Talks About Taremi’s Performance Against Torino

Following Inter’s victory, head coach Simone Inzaghi attended the post-match press conference. The 51-year-old began by saying,

 “Unfortunately, the title is no longer in our hands. But we must continue to play with this same focus and discipline in the upcoming matches. We just defeated a team that hadn’t lost at home in its last eight games.”

He also praised Nikola Zalewski’s performance:

 “His quality level was outstanding. He adapted well to a new role, filling in for Çalhanoğlu and Barella. We played really well, especially before the heavy rain started. I’m happy for Nikola, Taremi, and the whole team.”

Regarding Taremi’s impact, Inzaghi stated:

 “Mehdi played with great composure. Even though he was injured after the FIFA break and had some difficulties, he really shined tonight. As you saw, all the players worked together as a group.”

The Italian manager announced he would give the players a few days off to rest and recover. He also mentioned that the status of Frattesi, Mkhitaryan, Lautaro, and Pavard for the next game is still unclear.

In conclusion, Inzaghi said:

 “There are still 20 days left until the Champions League final, and we have two more matches ahead. We must train calmly—panic won’t help. Inter can achieve great things. Despite having a smaller budget than PSG, Bayern Munich, or Barcelona, we can be the best through proper organization and planning.”