The attacker of Inter Icardi receives a mixed reception on his return to San Siro

MILAN – Mauro Icardi received a mixed welcome on Sunday in his first appearance on the pitch in San Siro since early February.

The former captain of Inter Milan has been able to prevent his team from being held 0-0 by Atalanta in Serie A.

Icardi had made his first appearance for Inter in nearly two months during a 4-0 win in Genoa midweek, ending a stalemate of nearly two months after being removed from action. his duties as captain after prolonged contract negotiations.

But it was his first appearance in front of his own fans. There was applause from some sections and other mockery when Icardi's name was read, while a banner was displayed with the words "welcome captain.

There were also songs against him from the section where the hardcore fans sit, but they were mocked by the rest of the stadium.

Icardi should have scored in the first half, beating the offside trap to face Pierluigi Gollini, but his efforts were weak and Atalanta's goalkeeper was able to avoid butt.

He also had a head cleared of the late line.

Inter remained third in the Serie A standings, five points behind Atalanta, fifth, which is lower than AC Milan.

The first four in the A series qualify for the Champions League next year.

The title could be decided later Sunday. If Naples loses at home against Genoa, Juventus will secure its eighth consecutive title with seven games to play.

OTHER MATCHES

Lazio saved the 2-2 draw against Sbaduolo to maintain their chances of qualifying for the Champions League.

Domenico Berardi seemed to have won for Sbaduolo when he made it 2-1 in the 89th minute, but Senad Lulic had equalized in the fifth minute.

Lazio are three points below Milan, having played one game less. The two teams meet in San Siro on Saturday.

Earlier, the Udinese, 10 players, beat his compatriot Empoli 3-2 to move five points over the relegation zone.

Empoli remained a point above Bologna, 18th, which hosts on Monday the base club Chievo Verona.

Frosinone reduced the five-point safety gap with a surprise 1-0 win at Fiorentina. Cagliari defeated Spal 2-1.

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