Materazzi speaks to the Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport in view of the derby
The former Nerazzurri defender said:"I know what the seventh victory in the derby in a row would mean"
Marco Materazzi speaks to the Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport in view of the derby: a gibe, also, for Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Marco Materazzi speaks to the Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport in view of the derby.
This are the words of the former Nerazzurri defender in view of Inter Milan-Milan on Sunday:
"I dream of the seventh consecutive victory, I dream of another impolite one.
I dream of an Inter Milan that does like Valentino Rossi".
Marco Materazzi, can you explain this one? What does Inter Milan mean for Valentino Rossi (Italian racing driver)?
"Valentino, when he arrived at Yamaha, invented everything to win the first race.
He was riding a bike that would not win even "push". And instead he succeeded. And that success was an incredible signal given to the opponents, as if to say "here is who the champion is".
Taking three points on Sunday would be a difficult thing to digest for the rivals at the scudetto race, a hard blow".
It’s a derby at the antipodes, this is how Inter Milan and Milan get there. What does that mean? What risks do the Nerazzurri take?
"Well, it’s usually a disadvantage to approach the derby this way, usually the one who is worse wins. But we talk about Inter Milan.
We are talking about a team that for two years has been the strongest in Italy: regardless of who plays, the identity is always the same. Manchester City has been exemplary in this way".
What do you like most about the Nerazzurri?
"The security they transmit, against any opponent. This thing calms down thinking of the derby.
Have you seen Zielinski against City? It’s look like he played for Inter Milan his whole life.
Now you can’t really tell who is the starting player and who isn’t on the team: those who play always give an answer that meets expectations.
This year we have Zielinski and Taremi, who sent to the bench Lautaro and Mkhitaryan".
What is the risk not to take on Sunday?
"Don’t think about the six consecutive derby wins, because you would get too light and it wouldn’t be a good thing.
Those are games that always have some components inside that escape logic.
Having said that, I know what the seventh victory in a row would mean. And then there’s that number...".
What do you mean?
"It’s played on the 22nd... as on the 22nd of April no? It’s a good sign for Inter Milan".
Did you hear the words of Ibrahimovic? He said that he is the boss and he commands...
"Well, it doesn’t make any impression on me honestly.
Let’s say that they are words that are part of his character. As an Inter Milan fan, I have to say this: I hope that Milan never picks up Paolo Maldini...".