Costly habit returns as Bisseck errors undermine solid Inter displays

Inter’s recent disappointments appear to share a familiar and increasingly troubling pattern, one that continues to surface at the worst possible moments.

The Supercoppa Italiana defeat to Bologna in Riyadh did not simply deny the Nerazzurri a trophy, it reinforced a recurring flaw inside their own penalty area.

Once again, a largely controlled performance unravelled due to a handball conceded by Yann Bisseck, an instinctive and poorly judged intervention that changed the course of the match.

With Inter seemingly in control after taking the lead through Marcus Thuram, the episode turned a comfortable situation into another damaging setback.

What makes the incident more concerning is not the isolated nature of the mistake, but its repetition.

Similar situations have already defined key moments of Inter’s recent history.

Last season’s title challenge was scarred early by a late penalty conceded at Genoa following a Bisseck handball, and later by another decisive touch of the arm against Lazio, which ultimately prevented Inter from overtaking Napoli in the closing weeks.

These are not random moments of bad luck, according to SportMediaset.

They point to an unresolved issue in how the German defender manages his physicality in high-risk areas.

Bisseck can be dominant when stepping out to intercept or driving forward with power, but near his own goal that same intensity often turns into recklessness.

For Inter and head coach Cristian Chivu, the challenge is clear. The defender’s talent is evident, but unless this aspect of his game is refined, opponents will continue to exploit it, and Inter’s strong performances will keep being overshadowed by avoidable errors.