Veteran defender Matteo Darmian impressed in his first competitive start of the season, even though Inter Milan lost at Bodo/Glimt.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the 36-year-old lived up to expectations at the Aspmyra Stadion.
Matteo Darmian has spent most of the season in the pits due to a nasty calf problem.
Indeed, the Italian star suffered an injury during Inter’s 3-0 home win over Slavia Prague in late September.
Furthermore, he had failed to register a single start under Cristian Chivu until last night.
Darmian Meets Expectations in Bodo/Glimt 3-1 Inter Milan Loss
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 23: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of FC Internazionale in action during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Pisa SC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 23, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Despite a lack of competitive form, Darmian delivered an impressive performance.
Moreover, he almost got on the scoresheet in the first half, but his thunderous half-volley rattled off the near post.
In stark contrast, Henrikh Mkhitaryan struggled to make an impact, failing to influence Inter’s attacking play.
With Hakan Calhanoglu on the sidelines, Chivu trusted the 37-year-old to orchestrate the play in the middle of the park.
However, nothing went the Armenian’s way last night.