Mauro Icardi has scored 4 goals in his last 3 games versus Juventus. The Argentine is simply lethal against the Bianconeri but Corriere Dello Sport reports that Maurito might start from the bench tonight. The main reason is the Icardi is expecting the birth of his child and this can pose as a distraction to his game. Icardi has also been distracted by the possibility of leaving Inter to a bigger club.
Source: FcInternews.it
Authors note: I hope Icardi is not distracted. I think that we should also congratulate Maurito for becoming a biological father. Yesterday Icardi pledged his allegiance is to Inter and said he will always fight for these colours. I think that Corriere Dello Sport makes a valid point in that Icardi will be distracted by the birth of his child. If Icardi is going to be distracted by transfer rumors, then why has he played all season? There are numerous transfer rumors involving many players around the world. If every player linked to another club decided not to play for their current team, then there would be no football. I hope Maurito starts. What do you guys think about these potential distractions that Icardi will face?
I hope he’ll start because when you play with a team like juventus we need a attacking strategy and considering that we bought podolski also the formation 4-3-1-2 is the best one I think. Podolski behind icardi and palacio/Osvaldo.
palacio has flu so icardi will start for sure
Depends on the tactics. If we are able to start both Palacio and Poldi, i would like to see Icardi on the top. Palacio and Podolski have quite good movement and can easily open free spaces for Icardi. But if Mancini chooses only one of them, i prefer the other to be Osvaldo’s partner…. And pls, no Guarin!
the professionalism code of conduct says Icardi should play. good sense suggests maurito aka juventus-killer should start
Osvaldo has shown a lot more determination that Icardi to be honest. Although Icardi scores almost every chance he gets, and they are indeed rare, Osvaldo runs his ass off and can dribble the ball in if needed be. I’d be happy with either of them tonight.
I don’t think that is a good reason for a player to avoid playing. I think mauro will give his best and the fact that he is becoming a father tonight might even give him a motivation and a boost to score !
you’re right.
Newspaper speculation..