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APPIANO GENTILE – Walter Mazzarri put his charges through their paces in a 90-minute workout this afternoon as the Nerazzurri finalised their battle plan for tomorrow evening’s Serie A curtain raiser against Torino at the Stadio Olimpico, scheduled for a 20:45 kick-off.
After a warm-up, the coach had his players run through drills on technique and tactics followed by exercises focusing on speed.
The team will set off for their hotel in Turin around 17:30.
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APPIANO GENTILE – Walter Mazzarri has emphasised the size of the task awaiting his team when they travel to Torino tomorrow for their first Serie A match of 2014/15. Speaking to the media at a news conference this afternoon, he discussed the threat posed by Giampiero Ventura’s side and said he feels the league will be a lot closer run than last season.
After winning in Europe, you now switch your attentions to Torino, who began their season earlier than Inter and are also playing at home. What do you need to do to get a result there?
“Torino have some very good footballers and an excellent coach. It will be a real test for us and I’m curious to see how the lads do when the first three points are on the line. Things have gone well so far, with our pre-season tour in the States and the play-off against Stjarnan. Now I want to see how my players do tomorrow.”
Barring any last-minute surprises in the transfer market, do you feel this is your team now?
“Yes, I’m happy with the team. The club has done a great job based on my suggestions and working within the limits it set itself. I’m satisfied with what we’re doing together. But then of course squad I have to work with after the transfer window has to be put in the position to be able to perform at their best.”
Looking at what’s happened in Serie A over the summer, do you think there’s been a shift in power?
“I’m only concerned with my team and getting them into shape. Besides the top three from last season, there are other sides who can cause a threat. It will be a more balanced league than last season.”
Will Guarin be named tomorrow’s matchday squad?
“I’ll announce the squad after training this afternoon. Up till now I’ve been focused on the Europa League, now I’ll decide who to pick for the league. I still need to speak to all the players, see who’s in the best shape.”
How do you see the squad compared to last season?
“Those who were here last year came back to the same coach so they knew what I’d ask of them, besides any tactical aspects I mean. That made my job easier. A year ago there were lots of things we had to deal with. This time around we start with the whole picture a lot clearer.”
Is Medel improving?
“Yes, he trained yesterday in a workout that was only for those who didn’t play much on Thursday. He’s made an excellent impression on me, he had one of the best results in the stamina test he did. I’ll make a decision for tomorrow.”
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SESTO SAN GIOVANNI – Inter Primavera coach Stefano Vecchi could do little to hide his satisfaction as he spoke to Raisport after watching his boys brush aside Virtus Lanciano 7-0 in their league opener today. “Once the first goal went in, the shackles came off,” he began.
“We played well today. We have a strong squad with some very good options. There are players here who can go on to big things.”
Like Puscas? “He’s already made a name for himself with the Romania U21 team. He just has to keep going.”
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SESTO SAN GIOVANNI – Inter’s Primavera side laid down a marker as they began the league season with a devastating display of strength by inflicting a crushing 7-0 scoreline on Virtus Lanciano.
Playing at their new home ground, the Stadio Breda, Stefano Vecchi’s Under-19s were forced to bide their time before breaking the deadlock through Rocca shortly before the interval.
The floodgates burst open following the restart, however. After Di Marco was denied by the post, Puscas made it two in the 57th minute. Palazzi then fired in a magnificently struck third before Romanian striker Puscas ran riot in the last quarter of an hour, adding another three inside eight minutes (77, 83, 84) then putting the icing on the cake with a delightful chip deep in added time.
7-0 the final score and Stefano Vecchi could hardly have asked for a better start from his young guns. The Nerazzurri’s next game is sure to provide a far sterner test of their mettle though: they face a trip to Atalanta next Saturday.
Inter 7-0 Virtus Lanciano (HT 1-0)
Scorers: Rocca 44, Puscas 57, 77, 83, 84, 90+3, Palazzi 64.
Inter: 1 Radu; 2 Gyamfi, 5 Sciacca, 6 Yao, 3 Di Marco (Senna 72) ; 10 Rocca, 4 Dabo (Steffé 58) , 8 Palazzi; 7 Camara, 9 Puscas, 11 Appiah (Baldini 65).
Subs not used: 12 Di Gregorio, 13 Crosato, 14 Popa, 15 Pinton, 17 De Micheli, 19 Delgado, 20 Bonetto, 22 Romney.
Coach: Stefano Vecchi.
Virtus Lanciano: 1 Rossetti; 2 Console, 5 Cerqueti, 6 Bei, 3 Paudice; 10 Di Prisco (Fanelli 85), 4 Albanese, 8 Riccucci, ; 11 Carpentieri (Di Biase 80), 9 Fioretti, 7 Napolitano (Ascione 61).
Subs not used: 12 Di Tollo, 13 Alberico, 14 Caruso, 15 Giancristofaro, 17 Paolucci, 18 Derentiis, 21 Scoglia.
Coach: Salvatore Alfieri.
Booked: Dabo 51, Albanese 68.
Referee: Mantelli.
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