We Can Emulate La Grande Inter - Javier Zanetti

The captain is full of confidence, eyeing success on all fronts. He claims that Inter can emulate their greatest ever side...

Javier Zanetti - Inter (Grazia Neri)
Inter captain Javier Zanetti has drawn parallels between his side and the legendary La Grande Inter, who dominated Italian football during the 1960s.

The Nerazzurri of that era won the title seven times in double-quick time, and they also lifted back-to-back European Cups. The current side are on course for their fifth consecutive Scudetto, and Zanetti can see the similarities with La Grande Inter.

"We can make history this year. [President Massimo] Moratti is waiting for it. Then we can talk about the new Grande Inter," Zanetti told Tuttosport.

While the Nerazzurri have been enjoying the view from the summit in Serie A, they have struggled to reach new heights in Europe. However, Zanetti is acting as captain confidence.

"The Champions League final? It would be a dream, but we have to take things a step at a time. We want to get through the group, and then we will see where we can go," added the midfielder.

"Barcelona? We can beat them. They are strong, but we have the right ingredients to beat them."

Salvatore Landolina, Goal.com
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