Ranocchia promotes Inter: “No rivals in Italy, derby with the odds in our favor”

The victory over Fiorentina convinces Ranocchia. Speaking to the microphones of Pressing, the former defender gave a positive assessment of the Nerazzurri’s performance, going beyond the simple result. “The fan always wants the best, to win 4-0 and play well. Starting off behind is worrying, but a team where Barella, Calhanoglu, Bastoni go out and Zielinski, Dimarco, Sucic come in and change the game, turn it around, that’s an added value.”

On the level of competitiveness, the judgment is clear: “For me, they have no rivals in Italy, they will have to fix a few things, but we’re talking about players who have been playing 70 games a year for 8 years.” He also mentioned Lazio: “Many compliments, I didn’t expect it. With several fewer games, they’re doing very well.”

Looking ahead to the weekend, Ranocchia points to Inter as the favorite in Saturday’s derby, while noting some variables. “The absence of Lautaro is significant, when he’s not there you feel it. The management of the midweek round will also be important, because Wednesday’s match is still worth three points.”

On the match against Fiorentina, the former defender cleared Provedel of blame for Jimenez‘s goal: “99% of players would cross there, he shoots and places it well.” He was more critical, however, in his reading of the penalty not awarded to Thuram: “I have the feeling that referees are afraid of what might happen the next day in the meeting with Orsato.”