Maicon: Inter Milan is still the strongest team in Serie A. Zivo is the coach on the court when he was a player.

Not long ago, Inter Milan's famous celebrity Maicon was interviewed by Turin Sports Daily and talked about several topics related to Inter Milan.

About the national derby

"The game between Juventus and Inter Milan next week is of great importance. Juventus started a good start and they have never been easy to deal with. Inter Milan's performance against Udinese declined after a wonderful game against Torino. Now we must send a strong signal to the league immediately."

Who is the biggest favorite of the Serie A championship this season?

"It's Naples. All teams with championship armbands are always the most worthy of defeat. Although from the lineup, Inter Milan is still the strongest."

Inter Milan puts his hopes on your old friend Zivo and let him coach the first team

"Zivo was already a coach on the court when he was a player. He and Cambiaso commanded us in the game and paid great attention to every tactical detail in training. I have long been sure that he will become a coach in the future, and I firmly believe that he can succeed at Inter Milan, and he is very prepared."

Can Zivo's personality withstand the pressure of high-demand environment like Inter Milan? Especially when replacing Xiao Inzaji?

"Of course, Zivo is a gentleman with a very good character, but he knows how to respect himself when needed."

Dumfries used to say that he took you as an example. Do you like him as your successor?

"I like it very much. I am grateful that he can say that. Dumfries is really strong. He does have some similar characteristics to me and can create a huge threat on the wing."

Speaking of full-backs, who are the three best right-backs in your mind at present?

"Dumfries is ranked first, then Florence's Dodo, who has made great progress in recent years. Of course, I cannot ignore Di Lorenzo, who has been one of the best for many years."

Does Inter Milan's showdown remind you some good memories?

"In 2010, I scored the most beautiful goal of my career against Juventus. It was a key goal in our competition for the league championship, an incredible technical move. I had no time to think: the ball fell, I stopped the ball, made a pick-up shot against Amauri, and then shot directly into the dead corner! The ball might have flew directly into the stands, but fortunately it scored (laughs)."

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source:7m sport