So the opponent they need to surpass next is only the third-placed Naples.
Mancini values this match immensely.
As soon as the previous match against Sassuolo ended, he immediately began studying tactics.
He had Chiwo collect all 90 minutes of Sampdoria's previous 23 matches and watched every minute without missing any.
Key moments were reviewed repeatedly with the coaching staff to formulate targeted plans.
The entire coaching staff was meticulous, pondering many aspects repeatedly.
Some specific tactics were still under discussion the day before the match, hanging in suspension.
The starting lineup was the same.
At the moment, Chiwo was holding his computer, briskly walking toward Mancini's office.
He was about to present his opinion on a habitual defensive gap between Sampdoria's fullbacks and center-backs.
Chiwo believed that his discovery was crucial for Inter to win at home, pinpointing a tactical weakness in the opponent.