Romelu Lukaku fired Inter to the brink of the semi final after being dropped to the bench.
The Chelsea loan player converted an 81st minute penalty to give the Italians a two goal cushion ahead of the second leg at home. Boss Simone Inzaghi called for a “head and heart” performance after six games without a win, and got one.
His position is under scrutiny but a Champions League win could save his job with Antonio Conte linked, and his big decision was to leave striker Lukaku on the bench.
