Former Inter defender Lucio said Antonio Conte’s men have ‘all the credentials to end Juventus’ dominance’ in Italy and hailed Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku.
After a successful stint at Bayern Munich, Lucio arrived at Inter on a free transfer and helped the Nerazzurri pick up the Treble in 2009-10.
But the Brazilian also had one season under current Inter coach Conte at Juventus, winning the Scudetto with the Bianconeri too.
Former Inter defender Lucio said Antonio Conte’s men have ‘all the credentials to end Juventus’ dominance’ in Italy and hailed Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku.
After a successful stint at Bayern Munich, Lucio arrived at Inter on a free transfer and helped the Nerazzurri pick up the Treble in 2009-10.
But the Brazilian also had one season under current Inter coach Conte at Juventus, winning the Scudetto with the Bianconeri too.
“I watch fewer games than I would like but Inter finally have all the credentials to end Juve’s dominance,” Lucio told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
“It’s strange to see [Antonio] Conte on the Nerazzurri bench, but what matters in football are the results and he’s getting them.
“He works a lot on the physical aspect, Inter are quick in the transition from defence to attack and can count on a couple of exceptional strikers.
“I hope that [captain Samir] Handanovic and his team can reach the same goals as my Inter over the years.”
Romelu Lukaku has impressed since his move to Inter from Manchester United and the former Brazil international hailed the Belgians ‘physical strength’.
“He has an amazing physical strength, which he makes available for the team,” Lucio continued. “He reminds me of [former Chelsea star Didier] Drogba and a little bit of [Zlatan] Ibrahimovic too.
“If you try to stop him by putting your body in, you’re done for. He manages to crush every opponent, the only weapon to stop him is to intercept or to mark him hands on.”
Lucio, who retired in January 2020, has turned 42 and revealed he’s looking for work in football.
“After leaving, I dedicated myself to my family,” the former defender said. “I believe that my experience on the pitch, between club and national team, is a precious heritage to be taken somewhere.
“I want to go back to work in football.”