Sunday's opponent: Internazionale Milano.

As per Conte's philosophy, even in the non-possession phase they prefer to take a step forward rather than a step back. So let's expect pressing. However, we know that if we can overcome the pressure, we can counter attack.

They push on the right with Moses who then crosses in the box. When they cross we must be careful not only to Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez, but also to Biraghi or Young (the left wing). So the game of our left wing is important to contain Moses and our right wing on the insertions of Biraghi. They could also choose to let Young play as a left winger, in this case they will also attack on our right, their left, but the English does not ensure Biraghi's defensive coverage. The same can be said for Moses: if we attack him, we can put him in difficult.

Another very important aspect is the duel between Dzeko and De Vrij. It is essential that our bomber wins the confrontation, both when we attack, and when we throw long to get out more easily from pressing.

We will also have to be very careful about Eriksen, Lautaro Martinez and Romelu Lukaku. The Danish is a good offensive midfielder in crosses and outside shots, who likes to play especially on the center left. The Argentine is quick and a good header. The Belgian is good especially in the game behind the goal. He is also strong with headshot. Overall, his main weapon is physical power.

Usually they stay with Brozovic further back, while we have to be careful about the other midfielder (or Gagliardini or Barella) who attacks without ball.

It is a very difficult game but one that we can win. It is essential to make the right choice in the offensive phase between the last pass and the shot. But if we choose to shoot, we have to do it convincingly. We can win. Daje Roma!

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