Klinsmann tips Inter for Champions, Napoli for Scudetto

epa11076040 South Korea head coach Juergen Klinsmann holds a press conference ahead of a Group E match against Bahrain at the Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup at the Main Media Centre in Doha, Qatar, 14 January 2024. EPA-EFE/YONHAP SOUTH KOREA OUT

Inter legend Jurgen Klinsmann visited his old club at San Siro this evening and said they ‘can win the Champions,’ but tips Napoli for the Scudetto.

The Nerazzurri host Empoli in the Serie A Week 21 fixture that can take them within three points of leaders Napoli with a game in hand.

“It is always wonderful to be here at San Siro, especially to watch Inter,” he told Inter TV after he was presented with a special edition jersey.

“The league title race is very interesting, as Napoli are doing well and other teams are also pushing hard. Serie A has always been very, very competitive, but the situation is a little unusual this time around.

“Inter have to play in every competition, including the Champions, whereas Napoli are only in Serie A. It will be very difficult for Inter to win the Scudetto again, even if obviously it is possible. I really hope they win the Champions.”

Klinsmann has high expectations of Inter

Klinsmann wore the Inter jersey from 1989 to 1992, winning the UEFA Cup, and remains well-loved by the local fans.

“I really love Marcus Thuram, as I played with his father at Monaco for two years, then followed Marcus during his career in the Bundesliga. I was really pleased when he moved to Italy, although I didn’t expect him to adapt to Serie A so quickly.

“He hadn’t done that well as a striker in Germany, but this proves Simone Inzaghi knows how to improve players, especially forwards.”

Inter reached the Final of the Champions two years ago, losing to Manchester City, but the legend believes they can go all the way this time.

“They have practically two full teams and you need that for rotation when the crunch months gone, from March to April. I love the way Inter have this team spirit, they all help each other out, all celebrate together, and that’s important above all if you want to win the Champions.”

The former Germany, Bayern Munich, USMNT, Hertha BSC and South Korea national team coach is an avowed fan of Inzaghi’s style of football.

“The rapport Simone has with everyone, from the club to the players, makes clear that they are all on the same page, even when things aren’t going as well.”

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