Part 2: Predicting the Inter Milan Squad
Maicon (Right Back):
If there was a defender that the entire Italian defence could rely on, it's definitely the Brazilian right back Maicon. Some say that he is so lethal at this particular position, that he should be illegal. He is definitely the best right back in the world and the Spanish giants, Real Madrid want him to be a part of the Spanish club before the next season.
In case Maicon leaves the club, he is going to join his former Inter Milan manager Jose Mourinho, but at the moment, the deal is going through its thicks and thins. In case Maicon stays, Rafa Benitez is definitely going to keep him as his right back position because there is no better option for the former Liverpool coach. Inter Milan have been winning the Italian League since the past 5 years and this time round it was Roma who actually came pretty close to winning it as they were only 2 points behind the Champions.
With players like Maicon in the squad, Inter Milan stand a huge chance in the league and even in the Champions League; if they work hard. Maicon is one of those defenders who are able to score goals and even help strikers by providing them fabulous crosses from the right flank.
Lucio (Centre Back):
The Brazilian centre back is the captain of the team and is definitely going to be a part of the squad when the starting 11 take their positions on the field. Lucio joined Inter Milan in 2009 and was a part of Bayern Munich before that. His aerial ability is simply amazing which helps him defend the long balls that are being played by the oppositions and adds to the striking force as well.
The final match against Bayern Munich was very historic for him as the Italian team won a European Championship after 45 years and he was playing against his former club. Lucio is not only a centre back for the club; he is a captain who helps the team throughout the match. He can help his team by scoring goals when they get a set-piece.
Samuel (Centre Back):
The Argentinean man was a part of the FIFA World Cup 2010 and was included in Diego Maradona’s first team. Even though people expected him to do wonders in defence, he was injured after the second match against the Koreans which the Argentineans won 3-1.
Samuel is a classic defender who was actually trained in the Argentinean club Boca Juniors. He was also a part of the Italian club Roma and the Spanish club Real Madrid and has gained a lot of experience while playing with such amazing teams. Samuel is definitely a first choice for the current Inter Milan manager, Rafa Benitez. He came to Inter Milan in 2005 and since then has only improved as the team concentrates a lot on its defence. With players like Samuel and Lucio in the squad, it is definitely going to be hard for their opponents to score goals.
Javier Zenetti (Left Back):
The 37 year old is an Inter Milan legend and has been a part of the club since 1995. It was quite a surprise for Argentinean fans when he was not included in the squad along with Cambiasso but Diego Maradona said that Zenetti was “too old” to play for his side.
Zenetti, however, had a fabulous season with Inter Milan last year as he helped them win a historic treble. It was Javier Zenetti who had to go against the amazing Argentinean player Lionel Messi when Barcelona had to face Inter Milan in the Champions League semi final. Javier Zenetti, even though at such an old age, is definitely going to be the first choice for Rafa Benitez because of his experience and talent on the left flank.
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