Well we did, but I have to say I have been proven wrong. And for a record, I never been a critic of Burdisso.

. I felt he went through some terrible things and there was no way in the world he could have concentrated and give his best. Good luck to him that his daughter's illness has been cured

int: .Then again there is Navarro's sucker punch...
I liked Materazzi as a player. He is exceptional organiser of defence, and highly underrated defender, because he had a shocker of WC in 2002, where he tried his best to knock Italia out of the group stage. But apart from two seasons ago, his performance has been solid, and quite under-appreciated IMO. I didnt know Maicon until last year, but my word, he can flat out play. I love his physique. He is made to play full-back position. And Chivu, you will probably know, I am out of superlatives to discuss him. Top 3 defender IMO.
But you know despite all this talent, Inter will find ways to choke. They did with CL last year going out to inferior Valencia team IMO. Despite vast squad, which makes them suitable for the league, they always have after december jitters to finish 2 or 3. But then again, I think this is quite easily the best Inter team in years, especially with Suazo, & Ibra up front. That is a good combination IMO.