Bergomi: Stones doesn't fit Inter's man-marking defence

Inter legend Beppe Bergomi says John Stones hasn't solved Inter's defensive problems after De Vrij and Acerbi's exits.

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What happened. Beppe Bergomi argued on Sky Sports that John Stones has not strengthened Inter's defence, saying the centre-back is used to a side with 80% possession and not the one-on-one defending Inter require. Stones joined Inter on a free transfer after De Vrij and Acerbi left at the end of their contracts, and missed the weekend game with a flexor injury.

• Inter have conceded eight Serie A goals in five games, ten in all competitions.
• They went 2-0 down for a fourth straight match against Roma, drawing via a Lautaro Martinez brace.
• Bergomi says Inter lack man-markers after De Vrij and Acerbi departed.

“Stones has arrived, but he's used to playing in a team that has 80% possession and defends as a unit.”

— Beppe Bergomi

Inter must tighten a leaky defence as they look to close the gap on Serie A's early pacesetters.

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