As a well-known Inter Milan fan, Italian Senate President Ignazio Laruza stated on a program that the Nerazzurri have not changed much compared to last season, and he also expressed optimism about the return of Aleksandar Stankovic.
In episode 800 of Politics on the Ball, Laruza said: "Inter is very similar to last season, and so far they have almost only changed the goalkeeper. We also need to see what developments will be made at the right-back position, which is a bit of a mystery, but at least the basics have not changed, which is reassuring."
“I’d love to see Aleksandar Stankovic. He’s the son of a Inter Milan champion. It depends on whether the club will keep him. I hope so.”
Speaking about Bastoni's situation, Larouza said: "If a player is very strong, opponents and fans will be watching him and trying to distract him. My advice is to let these things slide through his body, and he will return to the champion we know."
La Rusa also discussed the Italian national team and its next coach. He believes the most suitable candidate is Roberto Mancini: "He is better than everyone else. The important thing is not to decline, to maintain the level. Mancini is the best, Antonio Conte is also an option, but I think he is more suited to coaching a club."
Regarding the World Cup, which is nearing its end, Larouza said: "I hope Argentina wins – I've always supported Argentina since Italy wasn't participating. Not because Lautaro Martinez plays there, but because there are many Italians in that country. I originally bet on Norway, but they were eliminated by England, which I felt was unfair to Norway."
