TMW Radio
Stephen Impallomenijournalist and former footballer, spoke about the issues of the day in TMW Radioduring Maracana.
A thought about Ernesto Alicicco:
“A beautiful person, very nice, always smiling, very dynamic. He was always in a jacket and tie, even in the cold. He was part of my life and I’m sorry. They are those essential points of reference in Rome, which are part of a world that no longer exists”.
Udinese tops Serie A:
“I don’t think there are any similarities with Bologna, who had more quality. However, Thauvin, Lucca, are making progress. Well done to the new coach, who has experience and excellent intuition. Udinese have won more points than their performances, because they shouldn’t have won against Como, then they deserved to lose against Bologna, against Lazio they didn’t dominate and yesterday they turned it around after going 2-0 down, taking advantage of their numerical superiority. For now I don’t trust this Udinese, I see more chance in this lead, but let’s see”.
Guardiola said that Inter is even stronger than the one that lost in the Champions League final 2 years ago:
“If Guardiola says so… If he saw Inter in Monza, well, but if he saw Inter who clearly beat Atalanta, yes. They have a different self-esteem, a different awareness, they are stronger than they were two seasons ago. They went out against Atletico without deserving to do so, they are a strong team if they have all their players in good shape. They can play a leading role in Europe. Inter must fear themselves, their full bellies, their high age in some departments. If they get back on track they will prove to still be the jewel in the crown of the Italian football movement”.
Lautaro still dry:
“He’s a bit tired, he needs to find some desire and then with a goal he’ll get back on track.”
Which player do you see the Conte effect on the most?
“Anguissa and Lobotka seem reborn, Kvaratskhelia is extraordinary and therefore I think it had a greater impact on him. The Conte effect is visible, he now has 9 points but it is a team that is still a bit short at the back. Now the challenge against Juve and I would not want to be in the shoes of Motta’s Juventus, because he arrives where he was not wanted again”.
Lazio, another win against Verona. How do you see it?
“I have to give credit to Lotito who guessed right again. They needed to change and he did it with Baroni. They are an attacking team, really crazy. They needed a change of balance, they are a team that entertains. They lack balance but there is a great desire to amaze. I have seen players with impressive bursts and strong players like Tavares. They are having fun”.