Some compare him to Mourinho, but maybe it is fairer to compare Ranieri with Leonardo. After two away wins in Bologna and in Moscow, on Saturday evening, he will play his first game as coach of Inter at San Siro against Napoli, just as the former AC Milan Brazilian did on 6th January.

Then things went well for Inter winning 3-1 with two goals from Thiago Motta and one from Cambiasso. Compared to that match Inter will have Julio Cesar and Samuel, but not the the Italo-Brazilian whilst Eto'o had not played. There will also not be the player who scored the goal in opposition, Pazienza, who went to Juventus in the summer. With Inler in place.  Mazzarri’s team has made a leap in quality, but may have to do without Cavani, struggling with a sprained ankle like Pazzini. Ready to take his place is Pandev, who is not exactly the same thing, but with the speed of the central striker Lavezzi could create many difficulties to the Inter defence. In attack Forlan and Zarate are eager to score their first goals at San Siro...