Inter Milan Manager On Being Favorites To Win Serie A: “Used To It”

Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi has downplayed the pressure of carrying a favorite tag in the intense Serie A title race.

During his latest interview with Sky Sport via FCInter1908, Inzaghi admitted he’s become ‘used’ to these circumstances.

Despite lagging four points behind leaders Napoli, Inter remain strong contenders for the Scudetto.

Except for a dismal 2-1 loss to arch-rivals AC Milan in mid-September, they’ve been on a tear in Serie A this term.

Indeed, Inzaghi’s charges have racked up eight wins in the other 12 league outings, drawing the remaining four.

That was before Edoardo Bove’s collapse on the pitch postponed last weekend’s meeting with Fiorentina until further notice.

Napoli seized the moment, beating Torino 1-0 on the road to extend their lead at the table’s summit.

However, the reigning Scudetto holders have hit a purple patch.

Since losing to Milan, Inzaghi’s men have gone unbeaten in 12 successive games across all competitions.

Moreover, they’ve only dropped points twice in their last eight Serie A matches.

Both draws in that sequence came against direct title rivals Juventus and Napoli.

Inter Milan Manager Simone Inzaghi Unfazed by Strong Serie A Favoritism

“Are we favorites for the Scudetto? I’m used to it, it’s not a big problem anymore,” Inzaghi admitted.

“In my first year, there were talks of Inter being demobilized, then after three months, they put us as favorites.

“It’s part of football, beyond hiding, we want to fight.

“Winning the Scudetto can help us, but only to a certain point.

“We are an experienced, strong team. We have many commitments, but we have to stay on track amid a congested schedule.

“It will be a long season, a novelty to everyone.

“We will adapt as we’ve always done.”

Inter’s Serie A title defense resumes on Friday as they entertain Parma at Giuseppe Meazza.