Nerazzurri reborn and can only improve.
All the latest headlines from the newspapers in Italy as the talk surrounding Inter Milan being genuine Scudetto contenders continues.
Image courtesy of La Gazzetta dello Sport.
– ‘How a Scudetto Inter is reborn’; Walter Mazzarri’s ideas, the metamorphosis of Ricky Alvarez and Jonathan as well as the energy from Esteban Cambiasso.
– Without the distraction of European cup competition, this team can only improve in Serie A as their rivals potentially falter.
– Napoli: Gonzalo Higuain is set to be rested against Genoa this weekend. However, boss Rafa Benitez has defended his rotation policy and insisted that “in the end you win”.
– AC Milan: There is faith in Alessandro Matri and coach Massimiliano Allegri insists that they “are not rubbish”.
– The Rossoneri must prove themselves on Saturday night, as they take on a Sampdoria side also in crisis.
– Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio has called on his team-mates to “wake up” for the derby with Torino this weekend.
– Andrea Pirlo is likely to be rested, but there is a possible return for striker Sebastian Giovinco.
– What a party for Francesco Totti: “We’re on top, now it depends on us”.
Image courtesy of Corriere dello Sport.
– Roma-Napoli? No, Napoli-Roma. Due to planned protests in the capital, the meeting on October 19 might switch cities.
– This would give the Azzurri three consecutive home games and the Giallorossi three away.
– For Totti the birthday wishes light up the sky, as the Roma captain celebrated his 37th birthday on Friday, his first birthday celebrated alone at the top of Serie A.
– Benitez goes to Genoa, but leaves out Higuain and defends his rotation policy.
– Sampdoria arrive, and Allegri goes on the attack as Milan are in desperate need of a win on Saturday night.
– Torino star Alessio Cerci: “Tevez, you don’t have my left foot! But Carlos is an ace. If we win, I’ll begin a fast.”
– ‘A Juve of Apaches’; Marchisio suggests that all the Juve players must adopt the spirit of Tevez for the Turin derby this weekend.
– Benitez calls for a reaction from Napoli after their disappointing draw in mid-week. The Spaniard has admitted that it was a stumble, but insists that his rotation policy must be accepted.
– Confrontation at Milanello, where an Ultra tells Milan: “Always like in those Finals…”
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