Mancini: Inter–Juve Is A Classic
Nerazzurri Coach Roberto Mancini has admitted ahead of tomorrow’s hotly-anticipated Derby d’Italia that Inter-Juve is a classic of the Serie A calendar.
Classic Match
Inter welcome Juventus to San Siro in a match where, given the events of the last few years, there will certainly be more than a few sparks flying around.
"It's a classic in our championship, but it's also an important match that comes at the end of a tiring week for everyone,” said Mancini.
“We're playing against Juventus, so it's an even more important match, but there will be eight more games after that and there's still a long way to go in the championship."
Ranieri
Mancini offered some kind words to Juventus tactician Claudio Ranieri, and said that The Tinkerman was doing a fine job.
"I think a lot of merit goes to the coach,” he said.
“Besides deserving great merit for what they have done on the pitch, Ranieri is also a good person. He has done a lot of good things in a season that hasn't been easy.
"Juventus also have a lot of important players, and perhaps they found it a bit hard at the start because there were lots of injuries."
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