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AC Milan Defender Zambrotta: Inter Never Seem To Give Up
The Italian believes that it's not over until the referee blows the final whistle when you play against the Beneamata.
Jan 21, 2010 12:20:00 PM
AC Milan defender Gianluca Zambrotta is wary of rivals Inter ahead of their city derby on Sunday, claiming that Jose Mourinho's men never give up.
Indeed, the Nerazzurri have come back from behind to earn wins or draws on several occasions this season, including in their previous two matches against Siena and Bari.
"Why should we worry about the Nerazzurri? Above all, they have repeatedly found goals in the 90th minute, and more often than not, managed to win," he mused to Milan Channel.
"They don't give up and have players that can decide a match at any time."
Meanwhile, the veteran is hopeful that his Milan team-mate Alessandro Nesta will recover in time for Sunday's contest and will also decide to play in the World Cup this summer in South Africa.
"Alessandro is having a wonderful season and is in splendid form. Hopefully he can recover for the derby on Sunday," continued the former Juventus full-back.
"The important thing is that he continues to play like this until the end of the season. Then he will decide on his inclusion in the squad, because I believe that Marcello Lippi has left the door open."
Nesta retired from international play following Italy's 2006 World Cup triumph, after missing the majority of the tournament through injury.
Adam Scime, Goal.com
Keep up to date with Serie A and Italy news with Goal.com's Italy page
Indeed, the Nerazzurri have come back from behind to earn wins or draws on several occasions this season, including in their previous two matches against Siena and Bari.
"Why should we worry about the Nerazzurri? Above all, they have repeatedly found goals in the 90th minute, and more often than not, managed to win," he mused to Milan Channel.
"They don't give up and have players that can decide a match at any time."
Meanwhile, the veteran is hopeful that his Milan team-mate Alessandro Nesta will recover in time for Sunday's contest and will also decide to play in the World Cup this summer in South Africa.
"Alessandro is having a wonderful season and is in splendid form. Hopefully he can recover for the derby on Sunday," continued the former Juventus full-back.
"The important thing is that he continues to play like this until the end of the season. Then he will decide on his inclusion in the squad, because I believe that Marcello Lippi has left the door open."
Nesta retired from international play following Italy's 2006 World Cup triumph, after missing the majority of the tournament through injury.
Adam Scime, Goal.com
Keep up to date with Serie A and Italy news with Goal.com's Italy page
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