Key Takeaways
- Inter Milan require just one point against Parma to secure the Serie A championship.
- President Beppe Marotta hailed the club’s courage in appointing Cristian Chivu as manager.
- The Nerazzurri remain in contention for a domestic Double with the Coppa Italia final against Lazio still to come.
Inter Milan stand on the brink of glory. The Nerazzurri need only a draw against Parma this evening to win the Scudetto. Kick-off at the San Siro is set for 7:45 PM UK time.
The champagne waits in the dressing room. However, the players must first complete their task on the pitch. Both Napoli and AC Milan dropped points this weekend. This means a single point will guarantee Inter are champions of Italy.
Club president Beppe Marotta spoke to DAZN Italia before the clash. He called for focus despite the excitement. “This is the most important exam for the diploma,” he said. “We will give our all to make the fans, players and coach happy.”
Marotta praised the decision to hire Cristian Chivu. The Romanian replaced Simone Inzaghi earlier this campaign. Many doubted this choice at the time. Now, Chivu could deliver both the league title and the Coppa Italia.
“Courage is an important value for Inter,” Marotta explained. “We did not go in blind. We studied Chivu’s skills and characteristics carefully. They suited our needs perfectly.”
The president admitted the success has exceeded expectations. Chivu previously worked in Inter’s youth academy. The club knew his qualities well. Only the Champions League exit marks a disappointment.
Inter have waited 37 years to win the title on home soil. Victory tonight would end that long wait. The club also faces Lazio in the Coppa Italia final on May 13. This gives them a chance to complete the Double.
This would be Marotta’s tenth Scudetto across his career. It would be his first as Inter president. When asked about the ongoing refereeing scandal, he refused to add to previous comments. “We are very relaxed and not concerned,” he stated.