Sneijder: ‘Inter can send Real Madrid message, but only one player in Treble team’
Former Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder believes his old club can make a statement in upcoming matches against Napoli and Real Madrid. However, he remains skeptical about comparing the current squad to the historic 2010 Treble-winning team.
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The comments provide insight into the expectations for elite European football clubs and the legacy of historic championship teams.
Wesley Sneijder feels Inter can 'send a message' against Napoli and Real Madrid, but insists only one current player 'might' have made it into the Treble-winning team of 2010.
The retired midfielder spoke to reporters as he attended a sponsorship event and was inevitably asked about the upcoming tests for his old club.
That includes hosting Napoli in Serie A at San Siro, then visiting Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid in the Champions League.
MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 29: Coach Jose Mourinho and Wesley Sneijder of Inter FC during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Inter Milan at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on August 29, 2009 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)
"Facing Napoli allows you to prepare better for the Champions League, as the players know they must be at 100 per cent," Sneijder told reporters.
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