Javier Zanetti believes Jose Mourinho can forge his own version of Inter in time to get off to a strong start in Serie A and Europe.
They are the only big club to have changed management over the summer and have brought in new faces such as Sulley Ali Muntari, Amantino Mancini and the returning Adriano.
“Mourinho talks with everyone and is very satisfied with the work we are doing, even if of course we can and want to improve,” explained the captain in the Gazzetta dello Sport.
“We are very happy with the type of training he has proposed and hope it will bring the desired results on the field. We wish to be extremely consistent, especially over a long season where it is important to be strong from the start.”
Inter’s fixture list opens with an away match at Sampdoria for the reigning Scudetto holders.
“The first round will not be at all easy, but then again it never is in Serie A. We are preparing to be ready for the Italian Super Cup and so should be in good shape when it comes to Week 1.”
The Beneamata has won three titles on the trot, but only squeezed past Roma in the final round last term.
“We expected our opponents to reinforce their sides, as they are all big clubs who want to get back to winning ways,” continued Zanetti.
“Juventus have improved, Milan will do well with the arrival of Ronaldinho and Roma continue the positive progress made in recent years.
“I’d also like to add Fiorentina for the Scudetto race, as they have an excellent Coach and squad.”
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