A point worth 5 million euros. In addition to qualifying for the Champions League round of 14 with one round to spare. Inter are playing a lot tonight, and it doesn't matter if the opponent appears anything but irresistible. The Nerazzurri are well aware that matches in Europe must be played with great attention, regardless of the name of the rival, otherwise there is the risk of incurring a bad impression. The latest example comes precisely from Trabzonspor, which on XNUMX September last ousted the San Siro, putting the (very short-lived) Gasperini reign in crisis.
That's why Inter shouldn't repeat the mistake of the first leg, which greatly complicated their way through the group stage. Ranieri knows this well, also because all the following 9 points bear his signature: “When I arrived we had to get the situation under control – recalled the coach – the boys in Moscow made an enormous effort. We will face a team that knows how to play football, compact and supported by the public, capable of making up for Lille against which they were losing." In short, Sor Claudio doesn't want to risk anything, also because failing (or at least postponing) qualification for the round of XNUMX would be a bad misstep.
One point is enough to have the pass towards the matches that count, and with a victory the Nerazzurri would also be certain of finishing top of group B. A final effort is needed, so as to be able to concentrate all energies on the championship, which between now and Christmas could reinvigorate Inter's ambitions: "I think Trabzonspor will play a determined match, but we want to close the qualification issue right away - said Ranieri in press conference – I know it will be difficult, but we have to win the group and then face CSKA without worries”. The coach wishes it and with him all the Nerazzurri people, Massimo Moratti in the lead. Qualifying for the round of 5 is worth around XNUMX million euros (but if you pass as seconds the jackpot drops) and in times of economic crisis throwing them away would be a mortal sin.
