Inter’s off-field issues are unlikely to have a negative impact on the Nerazzurri’s performances, at least according to noted Italian football journalist Mario Sconcerti.

Inter’s owners Suning are currently in negotiations with BC Partners over the potential sale of the club and there are a whole host of other interested parties as well, if recent reports are to be believed.

In addition to this, Antonio Conte’s players have yet to receive their salaries for the months of July, August, November or December, but Sconcerti doesn’t believe the economic issues will derail their Serie A title bid.

“I don’t think Inter’s economic situation can affect the team much,” Sconcerti explained in an interview with Italian news outlet CalcioMercato.com.

“Of course it is better not have problems, that’s for sure, but these kinds of problems are the kind that players should also help to solve.”

Sconcerti then went on to suggest that players are selfish and have no interest in not making the most out of a good season.

“No player is afraid of losing wages.

“At the end of every season, by June 30, everyone must sign a letter explaining that they have been fully paid.

“If this letter isn’t submitted, the defaulting club is not entered into the league for next season.

“The same thing goes the league bonuses, which in a team like Inter are discussed at the beginning of each season and are therefore subject to the same payment obligations.

“Players live for themselves, they have no interest in not making the most of a good season, because they will only come out of it better off.

“Nobody really plays for a team, everyone plays mostly for themselves.

“This kind of selfishness is the best guarantee of good performances.”

In conclusion, Sconcerti raised concerns over Suning’s lack of presence in Milan amid ongoing speculation over the club’s future.

“The presidency, not Beppe Marotta or Conte, only those who are really responsible, will have to show up,” he argued.

“Now in Milan there is nobody from Suning and this sense of emptiness can disorient people.”