Post by Taxigirl on Nov 8, 2003 10:16:32 GMT
Alberto Zaccheroni has identified Pablo Aimar as the January signing who can make his Inter tick.
The Argentine creative midfielder (pictured) holds a Spanish passport and may well be available for a price.
Zac has been forced to mould his line-up from a squad that was built for Hector Cuper’s 4-4-2 system.
But the January transfer window will give him the opportunity to bring in players to suit his favoured 3-4-3 approach.
The club will not even be forced to spend too much money in order to tempt Valencia in to a sale.
Real Madrid have been given thirty days to begin paying the extra £7m owing as part of the original Ronaldo transfer in 2002.
This cash, plus some brought in from the sale of a defender – most likely Ivan Cordoba – will be enough to bring in Aimar.
The talented 24-year-old is also appreciated by President Massimo Moratti and can bring extra creativity to a side currently lacking in vision.
Meanwhile, Zaccheroni has bitterly criticised his own players for failing to attack Lokomotiv Moscow in their 1-1 midweek draw.
“I know why we struggled,” he revealed, “but I want a different Inter side to face Ancona on Sunday. I assure you, it will not be the same team.”
Sabri Lamouchi may be promoted to the first team in place of the not 100 per cent fit Emre Belozoglu, while Alvaro Recoba is unlikely to feature due to an ankle problem.
This gives Julio Ricardo Cruz the chance to start alongside an increasingly irritable Christian Vieri.
“This team is not accustomed to taking the initiative,” added Zac in a sideswipe at his predecessor Cuper.
“They often close up and wait for the opponent to attack. I want a more confident squad that is aware of its capabilities and responsibilities.”