Roma-Inter, all in one night. For the Giallorossi, who cannot afford missteps if they want to continue chasing Juve, for the Nerazzurri, who have to relaunch after the bad draw against Cagliari. The match therefore promises entertainment, also because a draw would be of little use to both. “We have to win, indeed we will do everything to win – thought Garcia at the press conference. – It will be a difficult match like any other, we will try to win it even if we know that Inter are a good team”. Less proclamations for Walter Mazzarri, clearly underdog in terms of predictions, but not beaten from the start.
“Roma play well, they are chameleon-like – explained the Inter coach. – But I am confident, because we have always suffered from closed teams and instead with them it will be an open challenge, they will gain the show. Inter from Florence can also do well at the Olimpico”. Yes, also because the stadium will be closed for three quarters. Blame the law on territorial discrimination, which will deprive such a beautiful match of the audience it deserved. "It won't be a problem, our fans will be outside but close to us," said Garcia. – We can't help but think about playing, winning for us and for those who can't be at the Olimpico”. The dull climate could be an advantage for Inter, who will live 90 minutes from a neutral ground. “I don't know if this will affect it – Mazzarri said however. – When I prepare the matches I tell the boys that we play 11 against 11, always…”. Never like this time will the pitch make the difference, even if the standings and the first leg push decisively for the hosts. “That was a particular match, we hadn't played badly – however the Inter coach defended himself. – Let's just look at ourselves, we can play an excellent match”. The Inter world needs it, including its coach.
During the week, in fact, the words of Thohir, rather cold in speaking of Mazzarri, were discussed. “Every year it is necessary to update and talk – the person concerned cut short. – Many things in football cannot be planned in advance, the president is right”. There will be time to establish future plans, now it's time to think about the field. Roma, again without Totti, Maicon and Florenzi, will line up with the classic 4-3-3 with De Sanctis in goal, Torosidis, Benatia, Castan and Romagnoli in defence, Pjanic, De Rossi and Strootman in midfield, Gervinho, Destro and Ljajic in attack. Two doubts instead at Inter regarding Hernanes (called up, but not yet at his best) and D'Ambrosio (ballot with Jonathan).
However, the feeling is that the Brazilian will start from the first minute in a 5-man midfield that will see Jonathan, Guarin, Kuzmanovic and Nagatomo as the other players. Icardi's use from the first minute is almost certain, despite Mazzarri wanting to leave the door open to Milito as well. During the week, however, WM always tried the former Doriano with Palacio: a signal that the long-awaited relay with the Prince has arrived.
