Andrea Ranocchia spoke in an interview with Sky Sport 24 on the upcoming opponent in the Europa League, Cluj: “It’s a team that has played in European cups, they will be tough to meet. Today we continue with the whole group to prepare in the best possible way. For us to qualify, we will have to do well and be on our guard in both games.”
Last Sunday, Ranocchia was one of the team’s scorers when he made it 2-1 against Chievo and he is at three in total this season: “We tested the scheme during exercise in the morning, I’m glad we succeded because with the feet Cassano has he can put the ball anywhere you want. The nickname Johnny? Stankovic and Thiago Motta called me that because I was tall and thin as a toothpick and were inspired by Johnny Stecchino (character in an Italian comedy from 1991 with Roberto Benigni ed.)”.
Ranocchia scored and Inter won, just like Milito: “Yes, but he is better. I try to score goals to help, but if someone else does it it’s better.”
What role has Stramaccioni has regarding your development? “He was important because he has given me confidence since training camp. I needed it after last season. I have worked hard and it has made me ready. Kuzmanovic in front of the defense? He runs a lot and is a good filter. With him in front there won’t be many balls coming through.”
Ranocchia also talked about a time which for the team was “crucial and difficult, but we have players that allow us to get us out of it. We have lost in brilliance, but have managed to remain in the same position. Now we have improved on set pieces and counter-attack.”
Finally, Inter’s number 23 talked about the upcoming derby and Mario Balotelli: “We talked in the national team. He says he will score and I told him that he will not get past us. I hope I’m right.”
Source: fcinternews.it
