Massimiliano Allegri insists Inter are the Serie A title favourites and reveals Manuel Locatelli will be available against the Nerazzurri tomorrow.
The Bianconeri sit second in the Serie A table and host leaders Inter at the Allianz Stadium in Turin tomorrow.
“It’s an important game for us and it’s part of our journey to develop. It will be nice to play this match. We meet the favourites to win the title. They have said it too and it’s no news,” Allegri said at a press conference.
“It is not decisive even if, psycologically, it’s important for us. I am happy with my team. We know we face a strong side, probably readier than us. It is more simple than what it seems, they are readier, but it will still be an important game.”
The Bianconeri have been dealing with a few injuries lately and Allegri provided the latest team news. Tim Weah and Danilo will miss the game, but Alex Sandro and Locatelli are available.
“Alex Sandro is back, Danilo will return before the Monza game. We’ll assess Weah. Locatelli has trained over the last three days. Tomorrow, I will decide if he will start or go on the bench.
“We have Nicolussi. Cambiaso and Iling Jr can play in central midfield and I don’t think it would be good to change system after 12 games,” continued the Old Lady’s boss.
“We can do it during the game, but we have no problems in the middle. Everyone is quite fit in attack, we need a good performance from those starting and those who will be introduced as substitutes.”
Will Federico Chiesa and Dusan Vlahovic start in attack, or one of them will initially sat on the bench?
“I will decide tomorrow,” revealed Allegri.
“Chiesa played well with the national team. Tomorrow I will decide the centre forward picking one between Milik, Vlahovic and Kean. Vlahovic had a good start. He scored important goals and I am sure he will continue doing so because I know his value.”
Reporters asked Allegri if he’s aware Inter directors were upset to hear him say the Nerazzurri had been built to win the Scudetto.
“I don’t think they were upset,” he replied.
“The Scudetto is their target. They said so. Our path is different, but we want the best. Our target is to return to the Champions League and the lads are doing well.
“Juve-Inter is thhe derby d’Italia, we are ready to play as we are ready to play other games. We need a good performance, knowing that we play against a strong team. Details make the difference in big games.
“Inter are still favourite, Milan and Napoli will have to fight for the title. Tomorrow’s game is the most important thing as nobody knows what will happen in two months. We must be able to face any sudden change witout losing our certainties. I have an extraordinary group of players who will do well tomorrow,” Allegri concluded.
somebody should wipe that smerk off his face no competion in europe stairs are easiler to climb i hope they do notwin this stupid scudetto