The Italian media once again placed the spotlight on Jan Pesek after Inter’s exit from the Italian Super Cup to Bologna, with La Gazzetta dello Sport describing the defender’s final handball as a recurring and devastating pattern.
“One hand pulls the other, and Inter always ends up at square one,” the newspaper wrote. Quoted by FCInterNews.
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“The main issue is that the hand is always the same, guilty and poorly timed, especially inside the penalty area.”
According to what was reported by Gazeta newspaper. BasicRepeated handball errors had a major impact on Inter’s 2025 tournament, which ended “without even a scrap of silverware”.
The paper describes the case as a “huge factor,” noting that this was already the third time such an error had proven decisive.
Pesek’s errors increased as the Inter defender cost Bologna a loss
MILAN, ITALY – MAY 06: Yann-Aurel Pesek of FC Internazionale celebrates after his team’s victory in the 2024/25 Champions League semi-final second leg between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Barcelona at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Karl Riesen/Getty Images)
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The previous two incidents occurred last season. One in stoppage time away to Genoa at Ferraris.
And another, more costly mistake in San Siro against Lazio in the penultimate round of the match.
Despite the criticism, the newspaper explained that these errors are not expected to have an impact Bisek’s long-term future is at the club.
“For BASIC, at the moment, there seems to be only Inter,” the report read.
“Even if it means doubling down.”
The German has been used in multiple roles this season, including as a central centre-back in defence.
In fact, before he returned to the more natural centre-back position on the right side.
The challenge now is myself.
After another big mistake, Pesek was once again asked to respond.
To restore confidence and show that these lapses do not define his development.