Ibra: No mercy for Inter Sunday 21 November, 2004
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic has every intention of increasing his Serie A tally when Juve travel to Inter in next weekend’s big game at the San Siro.
“I am sorry for Inter, but next Sunday we are going to the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in order to win,” said the Swede who has already netted five League goals.
The Nerazzurri are the only Italian side to remain unbeaten this season, but have drawn their last five domestic ties and another setback would all but rule them out of the Scudetto race.
“Our mentality means trying to win wherever we go and against any opponent,” continued the former Ajax star. “If we lose, then that’s fair enough, but at least we give it our all. Inter have great champions who can change a game at any moment and with a couple of victories they could get back into the race.”
On Friday evening the Bianconeri were defeated 2-0 at Atalanta in the Coppa Italia, though most of their top stars were on the bench. Pavel Nedved picked up an ankle injury and could miss Tuesday’s Champions’ League clash with Ajax.
Ibrahimovic is also in the spotlight after making the shortlist for the Balon d’Or, though the Euro 2004 star has no illusions.
“There is time for me as I am still young,” said the 23-year-old. “I am happy that the Swedish Player of the Year award went to Henrik Larsson, as he really did deserve it. As for the European version, I think Andriy Shevchenko will win, though I’d be happy for Ronaldinho or Thierry Henry to get it.”
Meanwhile, Manchester United hitman Ruud van Nistelrooy has also given his opinion on the France Football trophy. “I would give it to Marcos Cafu,” said the Dutchman in an interview with RAI programme ‘Dribbling’.