Venezia has great “quality” and “confidence”, Inter expects “difficult season”

Inter's Federico Dimarco appeared wary of a Venetian team that boasts “quality” and “confidence” after they claimed their second Serie A win of the season against Udinese in midweek, as he was one of the players chosen by coach Simone Inzaghi was confirmed in the starting eleven after the 3-0 away win at Empoli.

Dimarco is set to make his 150th appearance in the Nerazzurri shirt against Eusebio Di Francesco's side and after helping his youth team secure their 20th Scudetto last May, he said they expected a “difficult season”. , as competition has increased.

Dimarco worried about Venezia's 'quality', Inter expect 'difficult season'

“We know that we are dealing with a team with great qualities. They won their last home game against Udinese, so they have confidence,” Dimarco told DAZN in an interview before the San Siro game against Venezia.

“We have to play our game.”

Atalanta beat Napoli 3-0 earlier on Sunday, a defeat that could help Inter move closer to the Serie A leaders if they avoid dropping points against Venezia ahead of their crucial home game against Antonio Conte's team next week.

“It was a nice start (to the season), many teams took turns taking first place,” added the Italy international.

“We knew this would be a difficult season, many teams were strengthened, including us.

“We have to play our game tonight and then think about the next ones.”

Players such as Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram and Nicolò Barella have all been confirmed for the game, despite only starting in the Nerazzurri's 3-0 win at Empoli four days ago – after Inzaghi explained that he was making his decisions in the interest of himself Having met the team, Dimarco added that Inter's “squad depth” is an important factor in managing a busy fixture list.

“The squad depth helps a lot with rotations,” Dimarco concluded.

“You can’t play at the same level every time, so it’s right to take a break in some games.”