Inter-Arsenal is the match Liam Brady. Two years with the Nerazzurri, a lifetime with Gunners. What is Arsenal for him? The Irish midfielder tells it in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport: “It’s the house that welcomed me from Dublin at 14 years old, the place that made me a footballer and a man. I remember the ’79 FA Cup won 3-2 against United, a pure joy. In 1980 I chose Italy , but as an adult I returned: my heart is there. Eras change, but the club does everything to remain faithful to a tradition of elegance and class.”
What is your first image when thinking about Inter?
“The unfortunate night at the Bernabeu, the cursed UEFA semi-final lost in extra time in 1986: that never got over me… We knew how to entertain, excite with a pair of strikers like Kalle and Spillo.”
And how do you see today’s challenge?
“Let’s start with Arsenal who have changed: without Ødegaard they have become more predictable and their rivals have found countermeasures. The number one danger for Inter remains Saka, unpredictable and good when standing still. And then the team lacks discipline, he has received three reds so far on Saturday against Newcastle the team has played really badly, while last year they always maintained a very high level. If this is the standard, they are at risk…”.