Insiders at Inter Milan have criticised Yann Sommer following recent errors by the Club Brugge goalkeeper.

HLN Voetbal reporter Tomas Taecke detailed the view from Italian observers. "In Italy, the wear and tear had already set in a while ago," they said of the experienced keeper. The analysis comes as Club Brugge sit third in the Jupiler Pro League with 15 points from six matches.

Recent errors

Sommer's difficult spell began in the Champions League. Against Aston Villa, a 2-3 loss on September 8, he was involved in at least one of the conceded goals. His actions raised questions about his concentration and reflexes. Five days later, in the 3-1 victory over Antwerp, he made another visible mistake that nearly led to an equaliser.

The club itself has not officially responded to the external criticism. Manager Nicky Hayen kept faith with the experienced international last weekend. Sommer played the full ninety minutes against Antwerp, a match won thanks to goals from Hugo Vetlesen (twice) and Jan Virgili Tenas.

Context and standing

Despite the individual discussion, the team is performing strongly collectively. Club Brugge have conceded only three goals in six league games, the second-best defensive record in the division. The team is just one point behind leaders Union Saint-Gilloise. Recent form shows three wins and two losses in the last five matches across all competitions.

Sommer's arrival last summer was seen as a major reinforcement. His experience at the highest level, with caps for Switzerland and years in the Bundesliga and Serie A, was meant to bring stability. The current criticism focuses on the idea that his physical peak may be behind him.

Looking ahead

Attention now turns to the next fixture. On Saturday, Club Brugge host KRC Genk, who sit ninth. The last meeting, on Boxing Day 2025, ended in a spectacular 3-5 victory for Blauw-Zwart. A win is vital to maintain pressure on the frontrunner.

The full squad for that match will be confirmed later this week. Hayen has multiple options in goal, but Sommer remains the first choice for now. The match against Genk is next on the fixtures list.

The criticism from Italy adds an extra dimension to Sommer's performances in the coming weeks. His response on the pitch will need to end the conversation. Club Brugge play at 6 PM on Saturday at the Jan Breydel Stadium.

The report in full is at HLN Voetbal