Inter Milan sees shades of Brozovic in rising star Petar Sucic

After a standout display against Lazio, Petar Sucic is emerging as a potential long-term midfield director for Inter Milan

A goal, a dominant performance, and praise from Cristian Chivu. All delivered in a role that was almost entirely new to him.

Petar Sucic was one of the standout performers in Inter Milan’s convincing victory over Lazio, and his display in front of the defense immediately sparked intriguing comparisons.

Above all, one name quickly surfaced among supporters and observers alike: Marcelo Brozovic.

The Croatian midfielder’s composure in such a delicate tactical role, his ability to increase pressure on opponents, and his confidence shooting from distance all brought memories flooding back of the former Inter Milan engine room leader.

From Dinamo Zagreb to San Siro: the Brozovic parallel grows stronger

The similarities between Sucic and Brozovic are striking.

Both are Croatian.
Both arrived from Dinamo Zagreb.
Both joined Inter Milan at 22 years old.
And both arrived carrying enormous expectations and universally recognized talent.

Brozovic himself needed four seasons before fully transforming into a deep-lying playmaker under Luciano Spalletti. 

Before that tactical breakthrough, he operated in multiple midfield roles, showing undeniable quality but also some difficulty fitting neatly into one system.

Now, Inter Milan wonders whether Sucic could follow the same path.

Until now, Chivu has mainly used him as a box-to-box midfielder in the 3-5-2 system, either on the right or left side. With Croatia, however, Sucic has often played in a two-man midfield setup.

The possibility of developing him permanently as a regista is becoming increasingly fascinating inside the club.

And perhaps necessary.

Hakan Calhanoglu and Piotr Zielinski, who frequently alternated in that role this season, were both born in 1994 and have struggled at times with recurring physical problems.

Nicolò Barella can play there in his own dynamic style, but it is not a position he particularly enjoys.

Then there is the Stankovic project, though the 2005-born talent still needs time, patience, and room to grow into such responsibility.

Which brings the spotlight back to Sucic.

One match does not create an heir.
But at the Olimpico, for one evening at least, Inter Milan caught a glimpse of a familiar rhythm returning to its midfield orchestra. 

Source: Fcinter1908