Monday 5 May, 2008

Following the derby defeat to Milan, Inter President Massimo Moratti says they must show their courage to win the Scudetto.

The Nerazzurri are three points ahead of Roma and although the campionato doesn't seem at risk, they must avoid any more slip-ups if they are to claim the Serie A title.

“No-one was ready to celebrate against Milan and we were all focused. We wanted to play well and win the game,” insisted Moratti.

“I know we didn't mean to, but we were too careful in the first half. Sometimes fortune favours the brave, but that was not Roberto Mancini's fault.”

There have been reports that Mancio could leave San Siro in the summer, but Moratti has made it clear that he still is his first choice for the bench.

“Every Sunday we make our own conclusions about players and Coaches. The defeat in the derby didn't change my mind on Mancini.

“He has said many times that he wishes to stay,” concluded the oil baron, who sees his team take on Siena and Parma as they continue to hunt for the decisive win.

If they secure all three points on Sunday against the Bianconeri and Roma fail to beat Atalanta, then they will be crowned champions at San Siro.

The Beneamata will be eager to avoid facing the last game of the season against Parma with the title still at stake.

The Emiliani will be desperate for points as they battle for survival, so they will up for a fight and could cause Inter some unwanted last-minute surprises.