Before leaving for Rome, Andrea Stramaccioni meets the journalists to answer some questions ahead of Saturday’s challenge, the game between Inter and Lazio.
Who are the worst offenders in this match?
“I think Lazio so far had a good first half of the season and I still remember the skepticism surrounding Petkovic. With his work, he turned back and has shown that he can challenge the other teams, he has only had a setback against Napoli. I think that Lazio is a difficult opposition, especially at home.”
Moratti said he still expects a lot, do you feel more responsibility?
“The president has revealed to the public the things that we already together firmly. We want to do better, that’s our goal for the future. An incentive for me – I want to develop the team, the environment, everything.”
Why are the team limping against smaller teams?
“I prefer this start to the season than the other. Against the big teams, we get the confidence to do well. Sorry for the lost points but we have room for improvement.”
Is the trident sustainable?
“We talk about it often. Playing with three attackers is a resource that can be used in all races, but it’s a question of balance. Necessarily, the danger do not lie in the number of strikers on the field.”
After Juve, was it a physiological decline?
“I think Juve showed more continuity, to maintain a high level of performance and is well deserved first place. We showed in the game that we could handle the it. Tomorrow will be another important test to show that we have improved our continuity.”
Guarin won the role as a driver? Can Zanetti do it better?
“The midfield was the position that changed most this season, the defense has found stability and they have always been the same. Fortunately I have players with different abilities. Guarin and Zanetti have different properties and can play in different positions.”
There is still a gap with Juventus in continuity?
“I think for a new project, it is normal, we have many changes and a lot to improve. This is normal in a new project, I do not care about compare the team with Juventus, I think about Inter and I know we can do better. It’s normal that we have to improve on the field, but in January there will be opportunities to take advantage of the work. But in the meantime, we will fight on the field.”
When you look at the standings, look ahead or behind?
“Before us there is only one team so it’s easier to look back. I only see Inter, joking aside.”
Will the weather affect?
“We trained well until yesterday. The snow came today and we practiced indoors, but nothing has changed.”
Is the game against Lazio like the other or does it mean something else for you?
“In general, it’s normal that he city where you were born is in your heart. It is an important game, right now my team is Inter, my stadium is San Siro, and my fans are Inter”.
Chivu, Obi, Stankovic, Alvarez. How are they?
“Chivu has improved. Deki also make progress, but I want to see him again after the holidays, when the doctor is one hundred percent secure. Alvarez has had bad luck, I’m sorry for him, he did well against Parma. We are confident that Obi will return for the new year, and also Mudingayi.”
What is Alvarez problem?
“The knee, which always creates problems in other muscles of the body, we do not want to risk anything.”
Does this game affect you on a psychological level?
“We lost to Lazio last season. It’s a very important game against a team in form, compact and very dangerous attack. They also have a good defense. Lazio is one of the most is concrete teams and it will be difficult.”
Sneijder has been asked to leave early Christmas holidays?
“No it’s not true.”
Source: fcinternews.it
