Former Inter boss Andrea Stramaccioni spoke on Inter’s chances to top the Serie A table this weekend in an interview with Mondo Udinese.

“I always follow Serie A and I’m happy for Inter. Spalletti’s work is impressive, and they have a great chance on Sunday [to go top of the table] because of the direct clash between Napoli and Juve. I do not think that match will be decisive in terms of points, but if Napoli were to dominate the game it could have a psychological impact and again, Inter have a great opportunity to go top, even if they have a tough opponent in Chievo.”

Stramaccioni, who is now the manager at Sparta Prague, then spoke on Jonathan Biabiany who he has on loan from Inter.

“Jonathan is a player I know well from Italy, I tried to take him to Udinese but then he want back to Inter.

“In the summer we managed to beat off competition from so many teams and he came here. Not being able to use him in Europe hurt us, but his initial contribution has been important.

“Without Europe his wage is a luxury for the club, but as coach I’ll do everything for him to stay until the end of the season because he’s a great lad and a top player.”