APPIANO GENTILE - Claudio Ranieri analysed the qualities of the opponents Inter will be up against tomorrow: "Without their points deduction Atalanta would be a point behind us. They are doing very well, they're solid at the back and then they break forward. We must be careful and maintain our concentration. They really are extremely good at closing down all the spaces and hitting you on the counter. They're a tough nut to crack and we'll need to be determined and clever. I'm expecting Atalanta wait to strike and then flood into our half, but we'll be ready for them."
The coach was also asked about the formation: "I'm looking at 4-4-2, now we'll see who will play." There was a question about Diego Forlan, who was taken off against Marseille on Tuesday, and on his position on the pitch: "Was he annoyed? He wasn't annoyed about the substitution but because he was unable to show his worth. He's a great lad. Generally speaking, it's never easy to come in mid-way through the season, when you're trying to find your best form, and do everything well, as has been the case for Sneijder too. Has the position I've played him in held him back? He's a player who can play anywhere along the front line; the position doesn't influence his technical ability."
