Javier Zanetti puts his trust in Zlatan Ibrahimovic to “decide the derby” against Milan on Sunday evening.
“Considering the form he is in at the moment, Ibrahimovic can certainly be our extra weapon,” said the Inter captain.
“As for the Rossoneri, I think Kaka is the player who can make the difference at any time for his side.”
The Nerazzurri have won three out of the last four derby games and hope to extend that run along with their status as sole Serie A leaders.
“It is a game everyone feels very keenly. I think that playing in a derby with the stadium packed to the rafters is a marvellous thing.
“It’s also special because a win or a defeat will have a major knock-on effect. If you win it in a positive fashion, it gives you a very important push for the matches ahead.”
Inter are one of only three teams to stay unbeaten so far this season – along with Juventus and Napoli – but Milan are on their way back after a disastrous start.
“They are a team that must always be respected, as they have great champions and have improved recently,” continued Zanetti, who made his 600th official appearance for Inter this week.
“In the derby, the current form never counts for much. It is such a special game that any result could come out of it, so we must be very careful and concentrated.”
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