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| Inter coach Leonardo answering questions before the match against Bayern Munich |
Cagliari
Inter had to work hard to defeat Cagliari last weekend. The victory kept Inter in touch with Milan with only a five point margin.
There a lot of games to play until the end of the season and Milan cannot say they have their hand on the title as Napoli are just one step behind.
Milan still have to play Napoli, Juventus and Inter. In those games anything can happen.
When watching Inter play, even though Sneijder is a great playmaker and has a fantastic eye for passes, the team seems to be more dangerous when Stankovic plays.
Stankovic works really hard for the ball and when he sees he has an opportunity to shoot for goal, he takes it.
You can see the frustration when he does not score. Stankovic adds that extra spark to the team, and it shows.
Bayern Munich
Now Inter have to play Bayern in the first leg of the Champions League last 16 phase.
Who is the favourite to win?? To be honest it can go both ways. Both teams have incredible players, and Bayern want to have their revenge on Inter after they lost to them in the Champions League final.
I am not saying Inter will be eliminated, but they will have to work hard, and keep Bayern Munich off the score sheet in tonight's match at the San Siro. It will be a great spectacle of football between to great sides.
Ranieri
Well, Ranieri's time with Roma has come to an end. He gave Inter a great fight last season for the Scudetto, and let it slip right out of their hands after they lost against Sampdoria.
Ranieri never got on well with Inter's ex-coach Jose Mourinho. But Ranieri was always a gentleman and never fell down to Mourinho's level. Jose was sometimes a bit to harsh on Ranieri and he must admit that he won his first English title with a team that Ranieri practically put together.
Ranieri was a gentleman even in the way he left Roma. He felt his time was up and he made the first move to leave.
I want to also say that I think he was really treated unfairly with Juventus and if he was given the chance he could of did well with them.
I have a feeling his relation with Totti was not so good and this could be one of the reasons, as the Roma captain sometimes thinks he is running the show.
I wish Ranieri the best of luck and really hope to see him coaching another great team.
Leonardo
What can I say, Leonardo is doing a fantastic job. The team is full of confidence and are getting great results.
Leonardo managed to make the team work together and enjoy playing football.
Now yesterday, it was reported that the employees at the Appiano Gentile training ground found some anti-Leonardo banners.
It is not possible a Inter fan has done this stupid act as Leonardo has proved himself enough to the fans. Even the Inter Ultra's who thought Leonardo would drive Inter into a wall are supporting him.
The blame was put on Milan fans and it was probably them.
As the Milan derby is soon upon us and Inter are getting closer to Milan in the standings, this is something to expect from their city rivals.
I don't know why they do this as it only just makes the team and coach want to win and prove everybody wrong.
Leonardo is always proud to mention in a press conference that he is coaching the current Italian, European and World champions. As well he always make it heard that Inter do not shy from nobody and are capable of beating everybody.
Anyways keep up the good work Leonardo, we are all behind you.
Now just a few words about Juventus.... oops.......
