Alan Patrick set for his smallest role at Inter since returning

Alan Patrick set for his smallest role at Inter since returning A doubt for next Tuesday’s (3rd) clash with Coritiba, midfielder Alan Patrick finds himself in an unusual situation in 2026. This season is on course to be his quietest in terms of appearances, minutes played and goal contributions, counting only the years in which he played a full season for Internacional, according to data compiled by ge. The No. 10 caused concern among fans when he was substituted in the 88th minute of the defeat to Fluminense, a match in which he scored. After feeling pain in his right thigh, the player will undergo a further medical assessment to determine his fitness for the next round of fixtures. So far, Alan Patrick has featured in 40 of Inter’s 51 matches in 2026, totaling 2,899 minutes. His nine goals and eight assists fall short of his figures for 2023, 2024 and 2025, according to ge. It is worth noting that the analysis considers only full seasons, as the player arrived at Beira-Rio midway through 2022. Despite the decline in his numbers, the captain’s influence remains undeniable. He is tied as the squad’s second-highest scorer this year alongside Borré—who is no longer at the club—and Vitinho, all with nine goals, behind only Bernabei’s 10. Alan Patrick is also the team’s leading provider, topping the assists chart outright. The new tactical approach and the captain’s role Regarded as one of the dressing-room leaders and the squad’s standout technical talent, Alan Patrick struggled at the start of the year. Under Paulo Pezzolano, Internacional adopted a more reactive tactical approach in the Brasileirão. With a system focused on physicality and defensive work, the classic No. 10’s style fell out of favor, costing him his place in the starting lineup. The midfielder endured five consecutive matches on the bench without even being called upon by the Uruguayan coach. Recently, however, the situation has taken a turn. With Eduardo Baptista’s arrival as head coach, Alan Patrick has regained a central role and started four of the last five matches, repaying that trust with two goals and an assist. One curious detail concerns Inter’s record in the Brazilian Championship. In six matches without their captain on the pitch, Inter recorded four wins (against Santos, Corinthians, Fluminense and Vasco) and just two defeats (against Cruzeiro and Mirassol). By contrast, in the 27 league matches in which Alan Patrick featured, the team registered four wins, 11 draws and 12 defeats. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.