Player Ratings: Inter 2-1 Lazio

Rarely tested beyond collecting Klose’s side-foot effort after having been beaten twice by Rocchi, but saved by the post on one of those occasions.

His superb interception on Hernanes broke up a counter-attack which had looked set to cause Inter problems, and it was one of many clever tracking runs to halt the visitors’ progress. Not as involved in possession, but did his job to great effect.

Made what should have been a vital error when allowing Rocchi a sight of goal in the 14th minute, but the striker’s miss spared him some embarrassment. Continued to belie his recent good form when he could have given a way a penalty after pulling back Klose at a corner.

Attempted to copy his goal against Genoa in midweek as he went on one of his many journeys forward, but fired just wide. Not back to his very best, but certainly in great form.

Much more steady than his defensive partner Lucio, but sometimes pulled out of position by the excellent running of Rocchi, never more so than when the striker gave Lazio the lead.

Was asked to switch wings with Alvarez as Claudio Ranieri looked to keep Lazio on their toes in the first half, then dropped to left-back after Chivu was replaced at the break. Not as convincing defensively as he was when attacking.

Got himself into some nice positions in the centre as he sought to unlock the Lazio defence with his left foot, and he did exactly that shortly before half time in sending Milito through for the equaliser. His substitution at the break was something of a surprise.

The Argentine continues to patrol the Inter midfield with great authority, setting the framework for their successful run of form with his diligent running and tigerish effort off the ball.

Didn’t always have things his own way against Dias, and often resorted to attempting things that didn’t suit him in a bid to make something happen. However, when Lazio allowed a ball to bounce beyond their back four the Italian international made them pay with an excellent lofted finish.

His kicking was appalling when allowing Alvarez a first-half chance, then he might have done better as Milito equalised. Caught in no-man’s land as Pazzini won it for Inter.

His constant battle with Pazzini was one of the features of the match, but when the Inter man wasn’t falling over after having his hair brushed the big defender generally had the better of the tussle in the first half. However, he let that Italian run when Lazio misjudged the offside trap after the break, allowing Inter to take the lead.

Was tough and strong against Diego Milito, but all too regularly lost the Argentine when asked to keep up with his superior movement. One of a number of defenders stood calling for offside as Pazzini struck the winner.

Made good forward progress down the left, especially at 1-1 as Lazio looked to get back on top, but his effectiveness was never really at such a level that he was likely to spark a comeback once his side fell behind. Steady defensive showing.

A steady but unspectacular showing from the veteran former Sampdoria full-back, but he was occasionally outstripped down the flank by Nagatomo having seen off Alvarez earlier on, leading to his withdrawal for Cisse.

Replaced at the break having seen some of his better opportunities to create something snuffed out by the Inter defence. Edy Reja also seemingly wanted to change his side’s shape and add extra numbers in the midfield.

Showed a willingness to stick his boot in when necessary as Inter looked to get back into the game after Rocchi’s opener, but when Lazio were chasing a goal he lacked some of the necessary creativity and was replaced by Konko.

Had a real battle going with Alvarez at times down the Lazio left in the first half, but his effectiveness in the match was negligible. He could easily have not been playing in the second half, such was his lack of serious output.

His cultured passing was one of Lazio’s main outlets, and it was his perfectly weighted pass which teed up Rocchi for the opener. His drive and determination led to another couple of chances, but he couldn’t conjure up an equaliser for his side.

Should have buried the chance which Lucio handed to him on a plate, but scuffed his shot and could only hit the post. Made up for it with a magnificent run and finish on the turn to lose the Brazilian and put Lazio in front. Almost made an equaliser for Klose, who side-footed weakly after Rocchi’s great work on the right.

Led the line well, and even dropped in behind Rocchi at times when Lazio led, but then he failed to find the net when he got through on goal from Rocchi’s pass, side-footing straight at Julio Cesar. Was hard done to when penalised for having his shirt pulled when Lazio could have had a penalty.