The president of Inter and great former of the match, Beppe Marotta, spoke to the microphones of Sky Sport and DAZN to comment on the upcoming Derby d’Italia against Juventus. These were his words:
SKY SPORT
DERBY D’ITALIA – There is always an extraordinary atmosphere. It’s a globally significant event and I hope it’s a showcase for football. Today, it’s the Derby d’Italia against a historic opponent and we need to approach it with the utmost respect, but with the ambition to achieve the maximum. This is the spirit.
FAVORITES FOR THE SCUDETTO – Juventus, Milan and Inter, not to mention Rome and Naples, are always obligated to participate in competitions to win. Then only one wins, but Juve must achieve the maximum for every trophy. So not only is it the favorite, but it is certainly one of the authentic favorites.
INJURIES – Injuries? This year there is an unprecedented competitive compression. There has never been a situation where the previous season ended so late. Like Lautaro, who played his first game with the team at the start of the season. We started again still tired, with many commitments. It’s not easy to manage. We absolutely must find a remedy. Because in this round of internationals there have been about 100 injuries, a very high number. Today the speed and the clash is greater, with very high pressing. There is an extraordinary expenditure of energy, which does not go hand in hand with the number of commitments.
DAZN
INTER PRESIDENT – Compared to the past, it’s a superior emotion because now I hold a leading role and I feel the responsibility of the role. Then this game is always extraordinary, for the expectations placed upon it. It should be a positive showcase for the world of football. I believe it is rightly the Derby d’Italia, given the historic rivalry between the two clubs.
DECISIVE MATCH – I don’t think it’s a game that will decide the fate of the two teams in the championship. The performances must be analyzed and determine if there will be positive evaluations for the two teams. We are in an intermediary phase of the championship and no objective values can be made. There are still many games to go.
DOUBLE GOAL – Champions and Serie A? We must try. We have an obligation to participate and achieve the maximum in all competitions. If we do it, it will be our merit, otherwise not. Having a competitive squad is essential, especially now that injuries are just around the corner.
