Monday, July 21, 2008

Lippi: More Difficult for Inter This Time

fount : goal.com



The Nerazzurri have been the dominant force in Italian football since the Calciopoli crisis, winning two consecutive Scudetti on the field, as well as being handed the 2006 title by the courts.

This year Inter will also start off the season as favourites with the bookmakers, however there is certain to be more competition, with Juventus, Milan and Fiorentina all strengthening over the summer, and Roma expected to do so too soon.

Lippi, who recently returned to take over as boss of the Italy national team, believes that all five of these teams have a chance of winning the championship.

"There is no favourite,” the Viareggio-born tactician told Il Giorno.

“They all begin the season with equal chances. All I can say is that this time it will be more difficult for Inter.

“Milan have the advantage of not playing in the Champions League. Juve have added Amauri and Poulsen, and have magnificent champions and some extraordinary young talent.

“Fiorentina have had a transfer campaign to applaud. Prandelli and Corvino deserve congratulations. This Fiorentina can go anywhere.”

Lippi won five Scudetti during his two spells on the bench of Juventus between 1994 and 1999, and 2001 and 2004.

Anthony Sormani

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