Call it “the big break”. On the eve of tomorrow's direct matches (Naples-Rome and Juventus-Fiorentina) Inter visits Udinese (at 20.45 pm) with the possibility of escaping in the standings. In fact, a success in Friuli would lead her to +4 on the viola and, in any case, would earn points on some competitors (or perhaps on all). Therefore, a game not to be missed, otherwise the opportunity would fade and someone could take advantage of it.
“To win in Udine you need to play a great match – Mancini said. – The direct clashes of the weekend, however, will not change things, we will have to wait a little more time”. The coach from Jesi preaches calm but he too is aware of Inter's strength, so much so that he no longer hides his plans for glory. In this sense, as previously mentioned, the calendar can lend a hand but it is clear that Udinese will not be beaten from the start. Colantuono's men, 13th in the standings and only 4 points from the relegation zone, absolutely need to get a result just like Mancini's. “Our goal remains the Champions League area – glossed over the coach. – It's clear however that, in the summer, I was hoping to be so high up, playing something important with the first ones”. The plan, so far, has succeeded thanks to uncommon solidity: in the major European championships, only Atletico Madrid have conceded fewer goals (6 to 9). In recent times the game has also improved a lot, at least from an aesthetic point of view, it is no coincidence that convincing performances have arrived such as those with Frosinone, Naples (despite the defeat) and Genoa.
The only drawback, if you can call it that, is that relating to Mauro Icardi. The Argentine, top scorer in last season, is going through a period of difficulty that even brought him to the bench. “I don't see the problem, he's played 13 times out of 15 since the start – Mancini defended himself. – I am still convinced that he will score 20 goals and he will be our top scorer ”. He important words, which will be followed by a new chance from the first minute. The coach from Jesi, as usual, did not give any certainties about the form and the men (apart from the usual "super owners").
Rumors tell of a return to 4-3-3 with Handanovic in goal, Nagatomo, Miranda, Murillo and Telles in defense, Medel, Felipe Melo and Brozovic in midfield, Ljajic, Icardi and Perisic in attack. The great excluded, therefore, would be Jovetic and Guarin, with the Colombian for some time now relegated to the reserve. Colantuono's choices are decidedly less extensive, forced to score points despite some heavy absences, above all the disqualified Danilo and Felipe. Back line to be reinvented for the Juventus coach, who will line up his 3-5-2 with Karnezis in goal, Wague, Domizzi and Piris in defense, Widmer, Bruno Fernandes, Lodi, Iturra and Edenilson in midfield, Di Natale and Thereau in attack .
