Former Inter defender Francesco ‘Ciccio’ Colonnese believes that there is a real possibility that Inter could go all the way and win the Serie A title this term.
Inter currently find themselves trailing league leaders Juventus by six points but this has not stopped Colonnese from tipping the Nerazzurri for possible Scudetto glory.
“The calendar is now almost all downhill for Inter, at least on paper, and aiming for the Scudetto for me is not a utopia. Juventus are not fit and Lazio is pretty close by, everything is still in the balance. Inter can and must fight to the end,” he explained in an interview with Inter’s official club broadcaster Inter TV, earlier on today.
Colonnese also spoke on tonight’s match which will see Inter take on Sassuolo at San Siro.
“Inter will be able to take advantage of the defensive gaps of the Emilians who, as highlighted in the match against Atalanta, have many.
“However, De Zerbi’s team should not be underestimated, as they are very proactive and dangerous upfront. Anything can happen and Inter cannot afford mistakes. Inter need to stay concentrated and keep their guard high.”
Colonnese also reflected on Inter’s season as a whole so far.
“Conte’s team have had a great season, they have had consistency. Only in direct clashes with Juventus have they done poorly, so it is right that there is only a six point difference between the two.”
The now 48-year-old joined Inter in January 1998 from fellow Serie A side Roma and spent the next two and a half years on the Nerazzurri’s books before departing for Lazio in the Summer of 2000.
He made 80 appearances across all competitions for the club, in which he scored two goals. He was also part of the side who won the UEFA Cup in the 1997/98 season.
