Emanuele Calaiò, former footballer, among others, of Naples and Siena, has released some statements to Sportitalia. Frattesi an extra weapon for Inter? “A very strong player, a midfielder of quantity and quality. In the summer there was talk of a weakened team that, instead, with Thuram and Frattesi has strengthened.
The midfielder will become one of the best in Europe, a jewel for the Nerazzurri."
Were Feyenoord an opponent not to be underestimated? “If PSG has the individuals, Feyenoord has the organization. Scoring three goals against Lazio is not easy but that of the Dutch is an excellent expression of play.
For every two Italians who smile on Tuesday, there are two others who cry on Wednesday. Qualification for Milan and Lazio is getting complicated today."
Inter is a competitive team even if something more is needed in Europe? “In Europe we need something more, especially the international experience of the players.
Inter, however, have a highly competitive squad, improved compared to last year. Inzaghi himself also shows that he has improved.
The Nerazzurri coach is proving that he knows how to find new solutions year after year. Finally, Lautaro is the true leader of the team.
A complete striker, capable of combining assists and goals."
Inter-Roma and Napoli-Milan decisive challenges? “Inter are clearly superior and are a much healthier team. A match I would like to keep an eye on is Napoli-Milan, especially to analyse the mental strength of the two teams.
After Sunday's match we will be able to understand the real size of the Azzurri and their concrete ambitions to compete for the title".
What kind of match do you expect between Roma and Inter? “A balanced match. The two teams enjoy a good defensive phase and present mirror-like modules.
Lukaku and Lautaro will be key men even if, alongside the Argentine, there will be a decisive player like Thuram. Even in midfield the Nerazzurri can say they are superior.
For this reason I believe that the Milanese are the favourites."
Mario Rui more functional to play alongside kvaratskhelia? “Mario Rui is essential for Kvara as he is for Napoli. I prefer him to Olivera.
He knows when to get the ball and when to go deep. He is a deep-lying playmaker. Kvara is an extraordinary player, as is Leao.
If the Portuguese attacks the space with speed, the Georgian is very fast with the ball at his feet. We are talking about decisive players.
If Leao and Kvara are not in shape, the whole team will struggle."
How can it be organized? Napoli without his starting nine, in view of the challenge against Milan? “I would play the same team that won against Verona and Union. Perhaps, I would try to analyze the athletic condition, given the recent commitments.
However, I would bet on Raspadori's enthusiasm. The Italian striker convinced me both at Bentegodi and in Berlin.
In particular, the number eighty-one tends not to provide points of reference.”
What should Milan focus on in the Maradona match? “Milan will have to play the same game as last year. This year's Napoli plays with an even higher defense and, with players like Leao and the midfielders who get involved, the Azzurri team risks getting into difficulty”.
Article published on 26 October 2023 - 21:54
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