The match against Juventus could be decisive for Inter. As a result, the whole team have decided to take a rest on the Friday before the game. It should be reiterated that this is not a punitive decision, it was fully agreed amongst Spalletti and the squad because they all know how important Champions League is and that this could be a defining moment, so they don’t want to leave any decisions to chance. Spalletti has never had any behavioural problems, there is a great deal of respect within the Inter camp and the players follow his lead without batting an eyelid, according to Corriere dello Sport.

They will have to be drilled on a psychological level, especially. Physically everyone that that was available for Chievo, is also ready for Juve, with Vecino expected to make a full recovery after his reappearance last Sunday.

Lazio and Roma are expected to win their games this weekend so a surprise result against Juve for Inter would send a clear message and possibly shake their rivals.