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The interview granted by the former player to the Gazzetta dello Sport
Interviewed by Gazzetta dello Sport, Matias Almeyda Talk about Lazio-Inter. The former player played for the biancoceleste club from 1997 to 2000 and wore the Nerazzurri shirt from 2002 to 2004. Almeyda immediately begins with a particular episode: “I was at Inter: in 2003, against Lazio, Trefoloni chases me and I do a trick on him. I take off the tag and chaos breaks out. If a player of mine did it today I’d kick him in the ass“.
How does it end this time?
«The same and fun because they are two teams designed to attack. This year I am still less, but last year I saw them all! ».
And did you understand what happened to Lazio after the blocking?
“Not all heads react in the same way in difficulties. They were close to the goal, but I understand it was difficult to shoot. In Lazio, more than in other teams, there are no fans: with the curve they have an extra player ».
With Conte at Juve there were sparks: are you surprised that you now coach Inter?
«No, now we have grown, changed. Conte is the best: the teams he creates are recognizable and… winners.
Conte loved Vidal at all costs. Do you see yourself in it?
«Arturo is stronger than me because he scores more. He is a complete fighter, a quality leader.
Is your compatriot Lautaro the Argentine of the future?
«It is one of the most complete in Argentina and in the world. He has technique and strength, marks in every way, even knee. In the Albiceleste you will find the same space that you have in the club. I know that Barcelona wants him, but I know that he is at Inter. Those who have been there like me know what I mean: they are already at the highest level, they are immersed in history. You never leave Inter. I was wrong to leave after two years: at that time I was crazy.
And what about Inzaghi?
«We had a great relationship: we are different but in harmony. I never thought he would become a coach as he spoke very little. But they said the same about me: who bet a penny on Almeyda as a coach? We both learned from Eriksson, a teacher. It conveyed peace and no one complained. A miracle, I never understood how he did it … ».
Did you ever think about coming to train with us?
“Every day my heart is there. If anyone needs it, they can always find me in California “
(Gazzetta dello Sport)
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