Inter and Italy legend aims for ‘incredible double’ after UCL fiasco

Former Inter and Italy striker Alessandro Altobelli predicts the Nerazzurri will win the Scudetto even if they lose the Milan derby next week: ‘The Scudetto and Coppa Italia would be an incredible double.’

Inter host Genoa in Serie A tonight, days after a painful Champions League elimination in the knockout play-off at the hands of Bodo/Glimt.

The Nerazzurri lost both games against the Norwegians, being eliminated with a 2-5 loss.

“I think they’ve already overcome it. Inter are a team that knows how to look ahead; it’s a page that must be forgotten,” Altobelli, one of the best scorers in Inter’s history, told Gazzetta.

“The competition is different in Europe, and I’d settle for winning two trophies in every season.

Coppa Italia and Scudetto ‘incredible’ for Inter

“The 10-point gap is very hard to fill for [second-placed] Milan,” continued the ex-striker.

“Inter have proved to be the best team in the league, the one that plays better football and has more ideas and depth. Now they only have to reach this target. They owe it to their fans. I would say these targets, as I add the Coppa Italia too. It would be an incredible double.”

Inter play Genoa this weekend, while Milan will face Cremonese away. Next week, the Milanese sides will meet in the Derby della Madonnina.

“Even if Inter were to lose it, a seven-point advantage would be too big at this stage,” concluded Altobelli.

“But the derby is also the game of the year, regardless of the table.”