“It’s truly an honour, I say this with great sincerity. Just thinking of equaling two sacred TV monsters is a great joy. I had the honor of meeting Mike and having a wonderful relationship with Pippo, who gave me lots of advice before starting Sanremo. All those who make shows should thank people like them, Costanzo and others. Those who do our job in some way have been inspired by these great names”.
And it will be the closing of a circle.
Meanwhile, the final in Istanbul is approaching. Do your numerous commitments also help you manage anxiety about Saturday or is it already a fixed thought?
“It’s absolutely an obsession. When I play San Remo I can manage the anxiety, when Inter play I can’t. It’s incredible, but that’s how it is. I’m counting down, I’m still waiting for this Saturday, even with happiness. fact of being in the Champions League final. They will write the name of the team that will have won on the Cup, but as an Inter fan I feel I have to enjoy the moment too because it’s not for everyone to get to the last act of the Champions League. It would obviously be a dream if the ‘Inter win’.
What could be the soundtrack of Inter’s season?
“I immediately think of the song ‘Due Vite’ by Mengoni, because it’s as if Inter had two faces this season. The beautiful one in the Cups and the decidedly less beautiful one in the league, but luckily with a season finale excellent. Those 12 defeats weigh heavily, because they conditioned the season of a team that could have played against Napoli on an equal footing, without taking anything away from the Azzurri. ‘Two lives’ because they almost seemed like two different Inters”.
Is Inter really doomed?
“Absolutely not. Manchester City’s strength is objective, no one can have any doubts from this point of view. Starting underdogs can also be an advantage for Inter, among other things, in one match there are no obvious and obvious results. It is It’s fair to say that Inter will have to play the perfect match if they want to have the chance to beat them, but coach and player will not start defeated.”
particular ritual? Where will you see her?
“Unfortunately I won’t be in Istanbul. I’ll work until Saturday morning also for the Festival, then in the afternoon I’ll be able to go home to Milan and I’ll see you with my wife and my son. Strictly standing, because I can’t sit still when playing the Inter, I will suffer for the time that there will be to suffer, hoping to stay awake all night, but in a positive sense.”
The player who most impressed you this year?
“Of many, I must say. When a team reaches certain goals, it means that several have been protagonists. From Lautaro, who took the attack on his shoulders, to Dzeko who had a wonderful year. I love Calhanoglu very much , but Mkhitaryan is also great again, as well as Barella, the best midfielder. Acerbi himself, a bet won by Inzaghi, or even Darmian, who has become indispensable. I liked Onana, Dimarco, but I must say all of them. Really good.”
Milan Skriniar is also available again, who in any case will end his adventure on Saturday. Sorry about how it ended?
“I felt sorry for him, he missed out on great satisfaction. Inter is moving forward with Inzaghi’s great intuition who put Darmian, good at not making his partner regret. I think if he went back, he would try to end his adventure in different way. He misses opportunities that we don’t know if he will be able to relive again. I wish him so, but in the meantime he will be a spectator in Istanbul. I don’t know the situations between him and the club, but right now he has lost more”.
I’m not asking you for a forecast..
“Absolutely. I never do it, also because I never get them right. I’m sure it will be a close match, I’m just saying this. I don’t want more (smiles, ed.)”.
June 7th – 7pm
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