Denzel Dumfries signed on Saturday evening in the Stadio Olimpico for his first goal in the shirt of Internazionale. Partly due to the goal from the wing defender, the reigning champion of Italy won 0-3 against AS Roma. As a result of his performance in Rome, Dumfries can count on good reviews from the Italian media, which make him one of the star performers on the side of i Nerazzurri calculate.
“He found himself in the Olimpico after having had an unfortunate evening against Lazio earlier. With his goal, the game was definitively decided,” writes Goal, which awards him a 7.5. Tuttomercatoweb arrives at the same figure. “He started off difficult, but then took the lead. Dumfries defused a shot by Matías Viña, captured the ball and made the most of a cross from Alessandro Bastoni to charge the 0-3.”
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calciomercato judges Dumfries with a 7. “The first encouraging signs of his recovery were already visible against Spezia (last Wednesday, ed.). He confirmed this in Rome with a perfect match. He sacrificed himself to avoid a goal and reappears two minutes later to score himself.” Also the Corriere della Sera comes to a 7. “The Dutchman is finally flying. His first goal as a wingback in Italy. Relentless.”
Eurosport and Il Giorno Dumfries both give a 6.5 for his performance against AS Roma. “Until his goal, he was one of the least offensive players. But with his goal he showed enormous offensive potential. It can get better,” writes Eurosport. Il Giorno adds: “In the span of a few minutes, he brilliantly prevents a goal and scores a goal himself.”
“I have dreamed of this moment for a long time,” Dumfries himself responds to his goal on the Inter website. As a Dutch goalscorer for the Italian superpower, he joins Faas Wilkes, Dennis Bergkamp, Wim Jonk, Aron Winter, Andy van der Meijde, Clarence Seedorf, Wesley Sneijder, Luc Castaginos and Stefan de Vrij. “I want to dedicate this goal to my partner, who is pregnant. I think of her and my family.”
“It was really nice to see my teammates reacting to my goal,” continues Dumfries. “Before the game, we were still talking about my possible first goal. It’s great to have it done now. We played a good game and controlled the game. I’m happy because my game has improved since I came to the club. My teammates have helped me to improve myself.”