Djed Spence Makes Inter Milan Debut in Serie A Win Over Parma
Djed Spence marked his first Inter Milan appearance with a lively late cameo as Cristian Chivu’s side beat Parma 3-0 at San Siro in Serie A. The English winger entered in the 73rd minute for Andy Diouf and was warmly received by the home support after a recent injury lay-off.
Inter settle the contest before the interval
Inter had put the match beyond Parma’s reach during the first half, with Petar Sucic, Hakan Calhanoglu and Marcus Thuram each finding the net. The three-goal advantage allowed Chivu to introduce Spence for the closing stages as the 26-year-old began his return to competitive action.
- Result: Inter Milan 3-0 Parma
- Goals: Petar Sucic, Hakan Calhanoglu and Marcus Thuram
- Spence’s introduction: 73rd minute, replacing Andy Diouf
- Venue: San Siro
Spence makes an immediate impression
The former Tottenham player brought pace and direct running on the right side. Within minutes of coming on, he beat his marker and drove a low ball into the area for Ange-Yoan Bonny, creating one of Inter’s late openings.
He then supplied another dangerous delivery in the 83rd minute. Lautaro Martinez met the cross with a header, but the Inter captain’s effort went narrowly over the crossbar.
It was a promising introduction for Spence, who is seeking to regain full sharpness after what he described as a difficult period of rehabilitation.
Emotional return after injury
Spence said the reception from Inter supporters made his debut particularly meaningful. He expressed his happiness at playing in front of the San Siro crowd and thanked the fans for their support while he worked back from injury.
“I am very happy to have made my debut in this beautiful stadium in front of these fantastic fans; they gave me an amazing welcome,” Spence said.
He added that recovering over the previous weeks had been demanding, but that he was pleased to be back available for selection.
Champions League fixture next for Chivu’s side
Spence also credited Chivu with maintaining concentration within the squad during a congested period. He said Inter must sustain their current consistency and believes the team is moving in the right direction under the head coach.
Inter return to San Siro on Tuesday, October 13, when Club Brugge visit in the Champions League. With domestic and European commitments ahead, Spence will hope his Parma cameo leads to further minutes as he continues to settle into Italian football.
