Penultimate effort before the final finish line. The thirty-seventh day begins today with Parma v Atalanta (19.30 pm) and, above all, Inter-Napoli (21.45), both decisive for the race for second place. In fact, as everyone knows, Juve has already mathematically taken the first one, leaving only the crumbs to their rivals. However, they have different dimensions, depending on the point of view: the silver medal, for Gasperini's Nerazzurri, would be a dream, while for Conte's it would risk having the bitter taste of mockery.
Having said that, it is clear how Inter does not want to finish behind anyone (apart from Juve of course), both to legitimize a good path in any case (he hadn't reached this high since 2011), but above all to better prepare for the Europa League, the real objective of this summer. However, the same goes for Napoli, called to order by Gattuso despite the victory against Sassuolo: Barcelona is upon us and it is good to find the right hunger again.
“It's a very strong team, over the years they've always been up there to annoy whoever won then – he explained Tale – They have a very good squad and they have also strengthened a lot, without forgetting the victory in the Italian Cup: however, we have always played good games against them, even if the best, unfortunately, was the semifinal in which they eliminated us ".
Obviously, that nerve is still uncovered because the Nerazzurri coach's hunger for success goes far beyond normal. This is why there is a great desire to improve, especially in the transfer market: those who know him, in fact, know well that Conte has even more desire for revenge than before.
"I have a group of very serious, focused guys, from a human point of view mine is an excellent group - he continued in the press conference - However, each of us must have that desire and that hunger to raise our level and grow further".
Before thinking about next season, however, the current one needs to be finished, first of all with a week of high tension that will pit Inter first against Napoli and then against Atalanta. Conte will rely on a 3-4-1-2 with Handanovic in goal, D'Ambrosio, De Vrij and Bastoni in defense, Candreva, Barella, Brozovic and Biraghi in midfield, Borja Valero in the frontline, Sanchez and Lukaku in attack.
Classic 4-3-3 also for Gattuso, who will try to win his personal derby with Meret in goal, Di Lorenzo, Maksimovic, Koulibaly and Mario Rui in the back, Elmas, Demme and Zielinski in the midfield, Politano, Milik and Insigne in the offensive trident.
"We've reached the last two days and we are masters of our destiny, by winning against Parma and Inter we'd be second - he charged Gasperini – We're already thinking about PSG, but the best way to get to that match is to be concentrated and attentive in the championship finale."
And speaking of the Champions League challenge with the Parisians, the news has arrived that Mbappé, who was injured in Friday's French Cup final, There will not be: the ankle sprain, in fact, will require a three-week break, too many to play the match scheduled for August 12 in Lisbon. Good news, beyond Gasperini's sportsmanship, which significantly increases the chances of a Nerazzurri feat.
