Simone Inzaghi warns Inter must focus only on themselves in the races for the Scudetto and Europe, while he feels ‘hopeful’ Romelu Lukaku is getting back into shape.
The Serie A match against Sampdoria kicks off at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris at 19.45 GMT.
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Napoli already beat Cremonese 3-0 last night and temporarily extended their lead at the top of the table to 16 points, so anything less than a victory today at Marassi will see Inter fall even further behind.
“We have to focus only on ourselves and not make mistakes, try to get as many points as possible without looking ahead or back over our shoulders,” the coach told Sky Sport Italia.
This is the return of the LuLa strike partnership, the first time Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez have started together since August 26 against Lazio. What does Inzaghi expect from the Belgian?
“Just the good things he did against Milan and Atalanta. He is improving, I need the best Lukaku and I feel hopeful seeing the way he trains.”
This is an unusual Monday evening kick-off and Sampdoria are struggling badly, but Inzaghi assures there is no risk of Inter taking the wrong approach to this game.
“Sampdoria are in good shape, they played some very good games under a coach I know well and who gave an identity to this squad. We must be concentrated throughout.”