winless run at home to Juventus when the pair clash at
San Siro on Sunday.
Inter coach Roberto Mancini believes the time has come for the
San Siro club to end a long winless run against Juventus when
the sides meet in Serie A on Sunday.
Mancini's men were knocked off top spot by Fiorentina last
weekend following a draw with Sampdoria and welcome the
Scudetto holders when domestic action resumes.
Inter's last home win over Juventus was a 2-0 triumph under
Jose Mourinho in September 2010 and Mancini is eager to
repeat the feat.
"Beating Juventus will be important. We haven't beaten them at
home for five years now, so I'd say it's time to do it again,"
Mancini is quoted as saying by La Gazzetta dello Sport.
"It's the Derby d'Italia – I'm sure it will be a great evening
between two great teams. Now we have to play like Inter.
"It's a historic match, which automatically gives motivation. We
have to be well prepared, because it brings particular pressures
with it."
Mancini also offered assurances that Geoffrey Kondogbia will be
available to feature, but was less certain over the chances
of leading goalscorer Stevan Jovetic playing.
"Kondogbia is fine, he'll be available," the coach added.
"Am I
happy Steven Jovetic didn't play for Montenegro? I'll be even
happier if he plays on Sunday."
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