It is a different Italian derby from previous years.
He had accustomed us to being the top derby of the standings.
This time, however, it is a challenge to stay connected to the group running for the Scudetto.
It tastes a little like a last chance.
Inter and Juventus cannot afford other missteps, especially in the presence of a Napoli that knows no braking at the top.
The black September that both teams went through continues to weigh in terms of rankings: Inzaghi and Allegri would virtually be out of the Champions League today, stopping again would complicate the recovery plans.
Both presenting the match underline how Serie A is still long, with 25 matches still to be played.
With the stop for the World Championship on the horizon, however, a success in a direct match, Achilles' heel for both of them this season, would fuel the wave of enthusiasm needed to confidently present themselves to 2023.
The Nerazzurri recover Brozovic for the bench but are struggling with the doubt Bastoni, feverish, the Old Lady sees the infirmary empty after a long time and can count on both Di Maria and Bremer.
Without forgetting Chiesa, fresh back on the field on Wednesday in the Champions League with PSG after an absence of almost ten months, destined to play another significant piece.
Inter will not have Lukaku ("we will wait for him after the break") while Juve may still have to do without Vlahovic, struggling with a groin inflammation.
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