Samir Handanovic of Inter Milan embraces Edin Dzeko following the 2-1 Serie A win over  Sassuolo at Citta' del Tricolore on October 02, 2021 in Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy. Getty Images

Edin Dzeko, Inter Milan super-sub, says: 'I know how much I still have to offer'



Edin Dzeko made a huge impact off the bench against Sassuolo on Saturday, scoring one and winning the decisive penalty as Inter Milan earned a 2-1 comeback win over Sassuolo to go second in Serie A.

Sassuolo led through a Domenico Berardi penalty, but Dzeko made an immediate impact by heading in the leveller with his first touch after entering the action in the 58th minute.

The Bosnia striker was then brought down by goalkeeper Andrea Consigli in the box and Lautaro Martinez dispatched the resulting spot kick.

"I have scored a lot of goals but I do not remember if I have ever scored with the first touch, there is a first time for everything," Dzeko told DAZN.

"I know how much I still have to offer, Inter know that too and decided to sign me to score goals."

Inter rose to second place on 17 points, one point behind leaders Napoli, who travel to Fiorentina on Sunday. Sassuolo are 13th with seven points.

Inter's victory meant they scored at least two goals for a 12th consecutive league match, overtaking their previous longest run of 11 games from 1943.

Updated: October 03, 2021, 5:17 AM