Robin Gosens’ move to Inter Milan in January 2022 seemed like the perfect stepping stone for his career. Despite his declining form at Atalanta, many believed he would be an incredible reinforcement for Simone Inzaghi’s left flank. However, the German player never managed to become a key figure at Inter, except for a few sporadic appearances.
Calciomercato detail how Gosens, now a pillar at Fiorentina after a season in Germany with Union Berlin, has shed light on his unsuccessful stint in Milan. “I asked myself many times what went wrong. For me, it was the right step at the right time. I wanted to prove myself at a big club, even though Atalanta is now considered one. Unfortunately, due to injuries and Dimarco’s explosive form, things didn’t work out.”
Physical issues hampered Gosens’ progress, while Federico Dimarco seized the opportunity to establish himself as one of the best left-backs in Serie A. Now, as Fiorentina faces Inter, the left-sided battle takes center stage, although Gosens has transformed from a wing-back to a pure full-back in Florence.
Initially deployed as a left midfielder in Italiano’s 3-4-2-1 formation, Fiorentina soon switched to a 4-2-3-1 system, leading to improved performances and results. Gosens adapted to his new role, reducing his attacking range but still contributing offensively, as evidenced by his decisive goal against Genoa and his strike in the Conference League match against St. Gallen. “It doesn’t matter if I score less, as long as the team wins,” he remarked.
It’s thanks to the mentality of players like Gosens and De Gea that Fiorentina now shares the same points as Inter. The question remains: Can they rise to the occasion in this crucial match? We’ll have to wait until 6 PM to find out. Meanwhile, the former Inter player is gearing up for the challenge: “From the first moment, I realized this was a great team. De Gea is the best goalkeeper in Serie A and an inspiration to all of us, while Kean is a complete striker with everything it takes to become a top star,” he told TNT Sports. “Against Inter, we’ll understand who we are. They’re the favorites for the Scudetto. I won three titles there, and I can’t wait to greet my former teammates.”
