Roma's Luciano Spalletti expects Inter to 'aim for third', but 'from now on' won't talk about Francesco Totti.
The two teams meet on Saturday evening at 19:45. The Giallorossi enjoy a solid lead of five points, but they can't afford to lose against the Nerazzurri if they want to defend their third place to the end.
“We have enough players to compensate for the suspensions,” Spalletti told the Press. “Inter played every game so far to win and are aiming for third place.
Roma's Luciano Spalletti expects Inter to 'aim for third', but 'from now on' won't talk about Francesco Totti.
The two teams meet on Saturday evening at 19:45. The Giallorossi enjoy a solid lead of five points, but they can't afford to lose against the Nerazzurri if they want to defend their third place to the end.
“We have enough players to compensate for the suspensions,” Spalletti told the Press. “Inter played every game so far to win and are aiming for third place.
“They're just doing what we did when we were in their position. It's quite understandable.
“[Daniele] De Rossi can be considered for all positions. His qualities complete his attitude as a player.
“[Edin] Dzeko? We'll take the time we need to come to a decision. Both options work, as a false nine or as a striker.
“Today and in the remaining hours we'll come up with the right formation.”
Finally, Spalletti commented on the situation with Captain Francesco Totti and President James Pallotta.
“I don't think that asking for opinions on Totti is the right approach. It's right that we should put up a screen and keep this under wraps.
“Give the right people time to finish discussing the situation. You can't reason about Totti with statistics, all you can do is have him and Pallotta meet and find the best solution to make both of them happy.
“We'll have to accept what they decide. Totti's history is made up of much more than other people's words.
“They're the ones who have to take the decisions, and we have to respect them. They must say everything there is to say and know each other in depth.
“I'm going to stop talking about it and journalists should stop as well, otherwise the situation is just going to become banal.”