In his first appearance for Inter Milan in Serie A, Italian midfielder Miralem Pjanic was the subject of much excitement among fans and analysts alike. However, it was another player who stole the show on Saturday night, as Radamel Falcao scored a stunning goal to help his team secure all three points against Sassuolo.
Pjanic had been widely tipped to make an impact in Italy after joining from Juventus last summer, but he struggled to find his feet at the start of the season. The Bosnian has only made four appearances so far this campaign, and it seemed that his time at Inter might be coming to an end.
However, Falcao's goal against Sassuolo showed just how important he is to the team. The Colombian forward has been a revelation since joining Inter from Monaco earlier this year, scoring 11 goals in 14 games across all competitions.
But it was Falcao's strike that really caught the eye on Saturday night. He received a pass from fellow forward Ivan Perisic and fired home a powerful shot from outside the box, sending the Inter faithful wild with joy.
The goal was also a fitting tribute to Falcao, who is one of the most popular players in Serie A. Despite struggling to find his form during the early part of the season, the Colombian has always been a fan favourite and his performance on Saturday night will have done him proud.
Overall, it was a remarkable debut for Falcao, and it was a reminder of why he is such a valuable asset to Inter Milan. With his performances like this, it seems likely that the 28-year-old will continue to shine in Italy, and could even be a key player for the club next season.