Player Ratings: Inter 4-4 Palermo

Will be more overworked in many a game this season, but was left high and dry all too often by his back four to give him a fighting chance.

Led the way once more in driving beyond the Palermo midfield, and was even more effective when switched to the right, crossing for Pazzini in the build-up to Milito’s fourth.

When he made his trademark runs forward he found it more difficult than normal to control the ball on the snowy surface, and when he was asked questions by Miccoli he rarely had any answer. Clearly missed the assurance of Walter Samuel.

Looked lively down the right from the opening moments, and it was no surprise when Milito turned home his cross for the equaliser. Continued to bomb forward, but that also meant his fellow defenders were often exposed to counterattacks.

Drove forward well at times, particularly when earning the penalty, but defensively he still has areas to improve. Often allowed for runners in behind him on Palermo attacks.

Switched to the left to provide balance in Ranieri’s favoured 4-4-2 midway through the first half and looked dangerous up against Munoz. Had a couple of attempts when cutting in onto his right, but he was once again hauled off just after the hour mark with the score at 3-3.

Went down with cramp shortly before being replaced by Palombo having put in a decent shift on the left. Tried his best to provide good cover for Nagatomo, but still not up to race pace yet.

Advanced early on, but saw his effort blocked by Balzaretti’s chest, then should have done much better from Sneijder’s square ball on the stroke of half-time. Grabbed an assist with a neat header to Milito for the hat-trick goal.

His poor control wasted the run of Maicon as Inter pressed in the first half, but was then unfortunate not to get a touch on Zanetti’s teasing cross. His scuffed shot later teed up Milito for his fourth as his endeavour caused increasing problems for Palermo.

An unfortunate return to San Siro, as he was beaten four times by former team-mate Milito. Could have been more after he was left hopelessly exposed at times.

Turned in only the second goal scored by a Palermo player away from the Barbera this term when converting the Rosanero’s fifth corner in the first 17 minutes. Defensively he had less success on the night, with Milito and Pazzini causing him many a problem.

Often found himself bailing out the over-worked Munoz in the first half, and inadvertently set up Milito’s first when trying to block Maicon’s cross. After the break he and Mantovani had no answer to Il Principe.

Probably the biggest victim of the conditions in the first half as Inter looked to make use of the rare patch of green grass down his flank to construct many of their attacks. He had no such excuses when dragging down Nagatomo for the second half penalty though. Replaced at 3-2 in a mercy move.

Not allowed to advance as he usually likes to, but still grabbed an assist when crossing for Miccoli’s hat-trick goal. At the back he had trouble keeping a lid on the tireless Zanetti.

One of Palermo’s better performers, and showed a real desire to roll up his sleeves and get involved in the tough stuff as his sides guts eventually earned them a point.

Got completely swamped in midfield at times as Palermo spent much of the time firefighting. However, there was the occasionally gut-busting run which set his side on the right path.

Rarely looked like bossing the midfield battle, but then few visiting midfielders do at San Siro. Worked hard until the end, but seemed to lack the ability to really threaten Inter on the ball.

Got very few touches of the ball after the first 20 minutes as he went missing too often to be a truly creative force in the game. Replaced after Milito’s third by Ilicic.

From minute one he was Palermo’s only real threat. Set up Mantovani’s opener, then his magnificent run and finish put his side back in front. His diving header from Balzaretti’s cross made it 3-3, then he completed his hat-trick with another wonderful run and left-foot strike five minutes from time. Without his contribution, Palermo could have been given a hiding.

Looked a real danger leading the line in the opening moments but was largely silent thereafter and was replaced by Vasquez near the end.