Beppe Bergomi: «Fiorentina-Inter? A key moment, a match to be won on the wings “

«For Inter, but this also applies to Fiorentina, all moments are key this season. When you are on the run you can no longer make mistakes, even if it will not be easy in Florence because the Franchi is an added value ».

How much have the cups weighed on the delay in the standings of both?

«For Inter I don’t think this delay is due to the cups, but to a speech of attitude. Last championship, at this point of the season, Inter were seven points behind the first, now they are eight. So I think it’s also a question of physical preparation and that cup commitments have nothing to do with it. Let’s say that due to the way the team is structured, it struggles a bit at the beginning and then comes out at a distance. The Champions League matches against Barcelona, ​​however, have restored awareness and self-esteem and this is very important ».

On the other hand, what do you think of Fiorentina?

«Fiorentina, against the big teams, always express excellent football. It is a possession team that develops play, that has clear ideas, that has courage, but that at this moment is struggling to realize. He has had scoring chances and many, but right now, partly due to some injury, partly because he has to wait for certain players, he is struggling to find the way to the goal. But I am convinced that if a team creates games and chances sooner or later it makes the results ».

If it is true that Fiorentina score too little, it is equally true that they make too many mistakes in defense.

«It is not a problem of the department or even of the players, but of the team attitude. Fiorentina want to be in control of the game with the high defense and when you risk a lot, individual mistakes can come out. And if you fail to materialize, the errors can even increase because the bets in which you want to risk more increase. But I repeat that it is not a question of individuals or individual mistakes, it is the concept of the team that leads them, at times, to concede a few too many goals ».

In your opinion, what will be the tactical key of the match?

«In my opinion it will be a balanced race and the duels on the outside could make the difference. If Fiorentina manages to lower the two of Inter they can also create superiority in the middle of the field. The neroazzurri, on the other hand, must try to improve in one-on-one, so as not to get into trouble. I think this will be a match in which there will basically be a subtle balance on the pitch ».

And which men could be decisive?

«For Inter I say Calhanoglu, because he is not only an assist man, but also one who recovers balls and gives balance to the team. As for Fiorentina, I say Amrabat, which I like very much by the way, because he is dynamic and picking him up for the Inter players will not be easy. The match will be decided in midfield ».

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