On the microphones of Maracanà, a program on Tuttomercatoweb.com, former footballer Orlando analyzed the match and the possible pitfalls for the Nerazzurri.
“Inter cannot get the approach wrong, as we saw with Milan and in other matches,” Orlando began. “The Champions League victory boosts morale. I expect a more focused Inter, especially at the start. Como is in a moment of great euphoria and quality of play, and also has an important defensive phase. If Inter doesn’t change its mindset, it’s at risk. But if it’s the Inter we saw on Wednesday, then they remain favorites, but they need a different kind of approach.”
On Como’s growth path, the former footballer added: “To become a complete team, you need to be more attentive at the back. Como is learning this, less spectacle and more concreteness. It’s a path they had to take, because before it was all about spectacle and play. To win something, you also need to know how to play a bit dirty.”
On the possible impact of a Como victory in terms of the standings, Orlando clarified: “If they win, yes, they put pressure on the others. But be careful, because Inter cannot lose. If we look at Roma’s schedule, from here to the end of the group stage, they have all winnable matches.”
There was also ample space for other topics of the day. On Napoli-Lazio, Orlando said: “I think Napoli must react, the president is demanding it, he gathered them together and I don’t think he was soft. The fans are demanding it too. If a negative result comes, I don’t think there’s the strength to keep Allegri anymore. With the break coming up, if you win and recover some players, then you can relaunch yourself. But if Napoli loses, the president must make a decision.”
On the spat between Lucca and De Bruyne, he observed: “But also the words of Politano were bad. I don’t want to blame Allegri, but if you don’t keep a group united, he also has some responsibility. For me, however, the president intervened too late.”
Finally, on the clash between Fiorentina and Juve: “Fiorentina got a big weight off their shoulders by beating Sassuolo, to move up the standings. There will be an incredible atmosphere, if Juve isn’t well set up and focused, there’s a risk in Florence. Fiorentina has quality up front, I think Juve is stronger but the fact that the Bianconeri have to win at all costs matters, while Fiorentina, with the win over Sassuolo, can also settle for a draw. If Juve wins, it’s an important signal. Not for the Scudetto but for the Champions League zone.”
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