Inter sit just one point off the top four 
going into Saturday's Derby d'Italia against Juventus. 
In his pre-match press conference, 
Luciano Spalletti made it clear 
that this is a must-win game for the Nerazzurri 
and one they are relishing.
These are the good times 
that you have to focus on in football.
I think it's been said this week
that big-game players thrive on spells like these.
They can't wait to be involved in fixtures like this one.
I'm delighted to be building up to this match.
Both teams will be going out for the win.
Much of the focus will be on the tactical battle 
between Spalletti and his Juventus counterpart Massimiliano Allegri 
and the Inter head coach was full of praise for his colleague.
Allegri is brilliant when it comes to building his team 
around the technical ability of his players. 
He's great at giving them the scope
in which to showcase all of their quality.
He's someone who's entirely comfortable
switching between a back three and a back four.
He's the best around when it comes to
reading games and deciding how to set up.
There have been tangible improvements for Inter this term. 
Spalletti explained where his side have made progress.
No one gifted us the impressive results
that we've secured this season.
They all stem from our hard work, commitment
and the ability that we're capable of.
What gives me the most confidence
is how my team have developed
over the course of this season.
I know it will be a very tough game
but we've learned how to address our shortcomings.
That shows the progress we've made
and the fact that we're ready to compete
for a major target at the end of the season,
namely Champions League qualification.
Finally, the Inter head coach stressed 
where his team will need to shine 
if they're to come away with all three points. 
I believe that everything will come into play.
The two teams have the raw materials -
they're equipped to stifle the opposition.
In order to defend well, 
you need to be backed up by a forward line
that won't allow the opposition
defence or midfield time on the ball,
that disrupt their play
and that won't allow them to get service 
in and around the box too easily.
Before that moment of magic,
you have to put in the hard yards 
and win lots of challenges.
After that moment of magic,
you have to put in the hard yards 
and win lots of challenges.
We need to do it all
because some of this or some of that
won't be enough.  
