Nicola Berti, former Inter and Fiorentina midfielder, expressed his opinions on the San Siro match between the two clubs, interviewed by La Repubblica. The player, who wore both shirts, highlighted the inconvenience of the 12.30 start time, calling it "tragic" and "difficult to play". According to Berti, matches at midday compromise the quality of the spectacle and make it more difficult for the teams to give their best. “It's difficult to see good matches at midday, because it's difficult to play them,” he explained, highlighting the need to reconsider the time to ensure better performances.
Despite the criticism of the timetable, Berti expressed optimism regarding the match between Inter and Fiorentina. He stated that Inter are a strong team, especially in the league, and that for Fiorentina this match represents an opportunity to relaunch themselves without excessive pressure. "In any case, Inter are strong, especially in the league. And for Fiorentina it is an opportunity to relaunch themselves, without too much pressure," he said. The former player then commented on Inter's next match against Venezia, reassuring that Venezia's victory over Napoli should not worry the Nerazzurri team. "Venice must not worry Inter after the victory over Napoli. Inter must never worry", he stated with his usual confidence.
During the interview, Berti recalled his past and the path that led him to move to Inter in 1988. Before joining the Nerazzurri, he had almost been transferred to Napoli, but decided to put his foot down on Inter. "Before joining the Nerazzurri, I was practically with Napoli. It was practically done, Fiorentina already had an agreement with Ferlaino, but I put my foot down," he said. He explained that, although Inter was still under construction, he had chosen to wait for the call to join the Milanese club.
Berti also shared the role of family in his choice of club. He recalled that, although his father was a Milan fan, his mother was a great Inter supporter and had the famous Facchetti as her idol. “My dad took me to see Milan, but my mother was a big Inter fan and her idol was Facchetti,” he recalled fondly. With a punchline, she emphasized that the mother always remains the mother, highlighting the importance of family support in her career.
In summary, Berti expressed concerns about the match schedule, but maintained a positive attitude towards the Inter-Fiorentina match. He reiterated Inter's strength and the need not to be intimidated by Venezia's result against Napoli. His personal account of his move to the Milanese club adds a touch of history, while his bond with his family continues to influence his passion for Inter. The match at San Siro is scheduled for next Sunday, and fans will be able to see if Berti's predictions come true on the pitch.