Marocchino to CM: 'I do like Krasic'
Inter-Juventus, the derby of Italy, will be played on Sunday. In an exclusive interview with calciomercato.com, Domenico Marocchino who played with Juventus for four seasons (from 1979-80 to 1982-83) and now a columnist for Telenova, remembers his past in “black and white”, and in particular when he lost a challenge against Inter at S.Siro:
Let’s start from your memory of a match between Inter and Juventus. "Unfortunately, the first challenge that I remember is a defeat in the 1979-80 season. At the end of the first half, against an Inter coached by Bersellini, we were 0-0 and we were also playing well. President Boniperti came in the dressing room during the break and told us to go on. The second half, however, was a disaster and we lost 4-0. "
Returning to the present day, how do you see this Inter-Juve?
"Well, this Inter is stronger than Juve all over the 38 games of the season, but in a single match anything can happen. This was demonstrated in the first Inter-Juve after the return of Juventus from B. The team coached by Ranieri won 2-1.Are the Bianconeri still a long way to bridging the gap with Inter?
"Juve have to work slowly, slowly, slowly, without rushing. In recent years there have been many changes. Del Neri now has to work with serenity and the results will come. Of course, Inter has some champions such as Eto'o and it is not easy to bridge the gap from one day to another. "
Juve have the best attack and worst defense in Serie A. Is it a symptom of a lack of balance or does it lack a leader who can command the defense?
"Bonucci needs more experience but Chiellini has it. I would say the problem, if there is a problem, is all about the attitude of the team: to find a final balance takes time, and without a leader in the midfield they need even more time. But it is also true, as explained by Del Neri, you can also play without a playmaker. Can Aquilani become the playmaker of this team? Frankly, I do not know, he’s not a playmaker in the true sense of the word.
Among the new acquisitions, Krasic performed the best. Do you like him?
"Yes, I like the fact that he always points to the man. I liked his dribbling and I like his way of playing."
Finally, what do you think about Inter general manager Paolillo's comment (Juve wants back the championship in 2006? Other titles they won should be revoked)"I think it's time to talk as little as possible. I am not interested in these kind of things. I am a football player, I like football played on the pitch.
