Hernanes: “Inter will make it to the Champions League quarter-finals, about the Scudetto I say that…”

On the pages of calciomercato.com, Hernanes, who wore the shirts of Lazio and Inter as a midfielder, spoke about the battle at the top of Serie A and the European prospects of the Nerazzurri.

On the performance of league leaders Lazio, the former midfielder does not hide his surprise: “If someone said they expected this result and that at this moment Lazio would be at the top, I wouldn’t believe it. So for me, it’s a big surprise. I think they have a very low chance, let’s say 10-15%, because Inter is definitely the strongest, but the gap isn’t that big because Inter also has the cups, so there is a possibility.” Hernanes adds that much will depend on the physical condition of the Biancocelesti: “Now Tavares is injured, Zaccagni too, so that also matters. If they manage to stay healthy until the end and with grit, hunger, and the skill of Gattuso, then there is a chance.”

On Inter’s European journey, the judgment is more clear-cut: “I believe they can easily reach the quarterfinals. I think it’s totally doable, but from the semifinals onwards, this year there are also Arsenal, Barcelona, PSG, also Real Madrid who are now recovering a bit, Manchester City, so to get to the end I have some doubts. Up to the quarterfinals, I’m sure they can get there.”

On the topic of the Scudetto, Hernanes pointed out Inter’s real rivals besides Lazio: “Roma is already a well-equipped, consolidated team. Milan is coming out and then there’s the possibility they could add more signings in the winter transfer market, giving them extra strength. So I would include Roma and Milan.”