Former Inter striker Ivan Zamorano was interviewed by Gazzetta dello Sport where he discusses the comparison between Inter and Juventus and the strengths that Inter have shown so far.
Is there a comparison between Inter and Juventus?
“Yes and no, no because this Juve has the strength of 7 league titles behind them, as well as the economic power that comes with continuous success. Yes because I see similarities in both groups. I saw the team in Pinetina and I warned them that there is something that goes beyond football.”
What is that thing?
“This Inter now knows that they can win. The night of the derby, there was a clear feeling at the San Siro that Inter would win.”
Can you tell us what you saw at Pinetina?
“Awareness of having to try to win every game. The players are fighting for every ball and there is a strong relationship between them and Spalletti.”
What about the players attitude towards Spalletti?
“Spalletti is a coach with a strong personality. He has some very important players and it is difficult to put them on the bench. The players have a lot of respect for the coach’s decisions and they understand those decisions because they know they must put Inter ahead of everything.”
Let’s talk about the football that Inter has been playing.
“You do not beat Lazio at the Olimpico by 3 goals if you did not play very well. It is a good start and we need continuity, week after week, without too many highs and lows. Balance is everything, both on the field and in the minds of the players.”
What about Icardi?
“He has the hunger for goals, he has the ability to not touch the ball for 90 minutes and then touch it once and score. He is always lurking and has great movement.”
Can this Inter really be able to play with Juventus?
“They can definitely at least annoy Juventus. If you are playing for Inter, you have to believe that you can challenge Juve, that’s how it was back in my day and that’s how it is now, because playing against Juventus is not just a duty, it is also a pleasure.”
