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Inter v Chievo, 2014’s first match at the Meazza

Inter Milan

MILAN – FC Internazionale wishes to announce that, barring any decisions taken by the public authorities, tickets for Inter v Chievo will go on sale at 10:00 on Saturday 4 January through the usual official channels:
– VivaTicket outlets 
– ‘Solo Inter’ stores 
– online through inter.it
Following the decisions taken by CASMS, the Prefetto and the Questura of Milan, the sale of tickets to residents of the region of Veneto without a Tessera del Tifoso – Fan Card is forbidden, as is the transfer of tickets and season tickets. Fans from the Veneto region who lack a Fan Card will be denied entrance to the stadium.
Third tier Blu – visitors section: sales through VivaTicket by Best Union outlets are reserved exclusively to those in possession of an original AC Chievo Verona Tessera del Tifoso – Fan Card. The price of a ticket is €22 and sales will proceed, subject to the availability of seats, until 19:00 on the day before the game.
We wish to remind fans that ‘siamo noi’ card holders can buy their tickets online by loading their match ticket straight onto the card, thus avoiding the queues to collect their ticket.
We would also like to remind fans that in order to obtain a free ticket (without a seat number) for children under the age of seven, each child must have a valid identity document and be accompanied by an adult.
For technical reasons, fans with a pass for the "Trotto" car park valid for the 2013/14 season can leave their vehicles at the Piazzale dello Sport car park, which can be accessed by car through Via Pegaso. 

Lazio v Inter, Walter Mazzarri news conference

Inter Milan

APPIANO GENTILE – Walter Mazzarri will speak to journalists tomorrow, Sunday 5 January, ahead of Monday’s Serie A meeting between Lazio and Inter. The news conference is to be held in the press room at the Centro Sportivo Angelo Moratti, starting at 12:30 (media representatives may enter from 12:15).

You can follow the press conference live on Inter Channel (Sky Italia, channel 232) and inter.it

Final workout before departure to Rome

Inter Milan

APPIANO GENTILE – The final training session was held at the Centro Sportivo Angelo Moratti as Inter prepared for their departure to Rome, where they’ll take on Lazio tomorrow in the Stadio Olimpico (kick-off at 18:30).

The team performed a series of dead-ball exercises, followed by a warm-up, sprints and a training match on a half-sized pitch.

Shortly Walter Mazzarri and his players will depart from Malpensa Airport. 

Mazzarri: “Now we need consistency and solidity”

Inter Milan

APPIANO GENTILE – "I think such an excellent and experienced coach like Edy Reja can’t help but bring back a sense of unity to the team." Walter Mazzarri’s first thoughts ahead of the match against Lazio, who have just welcomed their new coach on board.
"I’ve read that they feel close-knit again and that there’s even more support coming from the fans. If you look at their individual players they’re very good and can cause problems for any team. It will be an important test for us," stated the coach as he awaits the first clash of 2014.
Mazzarri was then asked for his thoughts on the ups and downs which have affected the Lazio bench this season: "I’m thinking most of all about Inter and what the game has in store for us. I don’t think this change means an advantage for us because they were in trouble in their last game. The fact that Reja has arrived, who knows the team and can give them a sense of unity again, could spell danger for us. I’m not going to reflect on the other aspects."
And how did the players seem to the coach upon returning from the holiday break? "I had told them to work hard and follow Pondrelli’s programme to a T. They showed very well in the tests and tactical exercises. They’re charged up and they seemed in top form to me. Winning the derby did a lot for their self-belief, but now we need consistency and solidity. I want them to play and be assertive."
Mazzarri then revealed that Diego Milito will make the trip to Rome: "He’ll get the call for certain. He seems to be in pretty good shape to me. Like all players who are out of action for a long while, he needs a bit of time to get his rhythm, but he’s doing well. And even if he’s not in top form, Milito is important in certain moments in the game for his savvy and the way he worries the opponents. He’s a player I’m glad to have back again. I’ll take him and then we’ll see based on how the game goes. 
"Could his condition influence the choices we make in the transfer market? Milito gives us something extra, and I’m not going to discuss the market. I can’t wait until January is over. As a coach my only concern is that the team remain focused. You don’t even need a transfer market in January. For a coach it only represents a distraction, which is something dangerous." 
And while Milito might be making the trip to Roma, doubts remain over Mauro Icardi’s presence: "He has the flu and a high fever. He’ll skip training today, and then tomorrow we’ll make an assessment on whether or not to take him. It’s a shame because he was doing well. He’ll spend the night here, then we’ll see."

Serie A, Lazio v Inter: squad of 23

Inter Milan

MILAN – Coach Walter Mazzarri has called up 23 Nerazzurri players for Lazio v Inter, tomorrow evening’s Week 18 Serie A clash at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome (kick-off at 18:30).
Goalkeepers: 1 Samir Handanovic, 30 Juan Pablo Carrizo, 12 Luca Castellazzi;
Defenders: 2 Jonathan, 4 Javier Zanetti, 5 Juan Jesus, 6 Marco Andreolli, 18 Wallace, 23 Andrea Ranocchia, 25 Walter Samuel, 31 Alvaro Pereira, 35 Rolando, 55 Yuto Nagatomo;
Midfielders: 10 Mateo Kovacic, 11 Ricky Alvarez, 13 Fredy Guarin, 16 Gaby Mudingayi, 17 Zdravko Kuzmanovic, 19 Esteban Cambiasso;
Forwards: 7 Ishak Belfodil, 8 Rodrigo Palacio, 9 Mauro Icardi*, 22 Diego Milito. 
*The player, currently suffering from the flu, will meet up with the team in Rome tonight and be assessed by the medical staff tomorrow morning.