Inter Are Like A Fighting Machine Even Without Icardi And Gabigol

Two Inter striker Mlan, Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez (Twitter @inter_en)

JAKARTA - Former AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani praised Inter Milan's activities at the start of the 2019-2020 season. If it weren't for coach Antonio Conte, he said, Serie A would be as unattractive as before because Juventus had not shown any signs of weakening.

Inter are only one point behind leaders Juventus after playing 13 games. Speaking at the Sport Meadset program, Tiki taka, Galliani called Inter like a fighting machine.

"I watched Milan play at the San Siro, then I went out with Max Allegri and watched Inter on television eating pizza; Inter was like a war machine," said Galliani. Launched Sempreinter.com, Tuesday, November 26.

"Without Inter, this season might have ended on November 20," continued Galliani.

Galliani also revealed that he had tried to sign Conte and stated that if he was still with the 'Rossoneri' he would also try to hook Mauro Icardi before the Argentine decided to join Paris Saint Germain on loan.

“I tried to bring Antonio Conte to AC Milan, I've been close to him for a long time, but it didn't work. To be sure, if I was still at AC Milan I would try to sign Mauro Icardi, who is an extraordinary striker. "

As for Inter, it has recently offered Icardi to Barcelona in an attempt to stop the Blaugrana from hijacking Lautaro Martinez, according to a report from Spanish news outlet El Desmarque.

Barcelona are interested in Martinez but Inter have no intention of letting the Argentina international leave the club. In contrast the Catalan club are looking for a replacement for veteran striker Luis Suarez but are not interested in Inter's proposal involving Icardi.

However, the report states Icardi's future could still end in Spain and a move to Real Madrid, which is looking for a long-term replacement for Karim Benzema.

Meanwhile, another Inter-owned striker, Gabriel 'Gabigol' Barbosa dismissed reports that said he was under discussion regarding his future at Flamengo in an interview with Brazilian news outlet Globo Esporte.

“We had a wonderful year, we will now participate in the Club World Cup. Flamengo is a big club, who do I put myself in the middle of this problem? We'll be playing in the Club World Cup, let's focus on this. Who knows what it feels like to be world champion? " said Gabigol on the sidelines of the Flamengo doubles celebration as they celebrate the Copa Libertadores and the Brazilian league title.

The 23-year-old striker spent 2019 on loan at 'Mengao' and is on top of his form, scoring 40 goals in 54 appearances in all competitions. Flamengo appears to have an unwritten agreement with Inter regarding his permanent transfer but according to various reports in the media, Inter have significantly increased their asking price amid interest from other clubs.

Of course, without Icardi and Gabigol, Inter will still be a fighting machine through the bullets from Martinez and Romelu Lukaku.