In this round of Serie A, Inter Milan will face Roma. Before the game, the 37-year-old Nainggolan, who plays for Roquelen in the Belgian Second Division and has played for both Inter Milan and Roma, accepted an exclusive interview about this focus battle, as well as topics about his career.

Q: Let’s look forward to the focus game

"About the game between Roma and Inter Milan, we first have to say that in my era, Roma was stronger. I was Roma’s midfielder at that time. Where can you still see it now? "

Q: Okay, but on the other hand, Inter Milan has also grown.

Answer: "The team is more stable and the players are performing better: even if they change coaches, this can be seen. Don't just look at numbers and statistics, that is not all football: football is understood in the soul of a team, and Inter Milan has had this soul for a long time. "

Q: Has Gasperini already injected this soul into Roma?

Answer: "Not yet, but he is doing well, even if the team has not played very good football. It can even be said that it is not the same as when he was in Atalanta, but if he can score points when he plays like this, when the players start to understand his running requirements, what height can the team reach? This is It is an important signal: it means that Roma can still grow. Gasperini will continue to instill it, and eventually the concept will enter the players' brains. Conceding less goals is the first cornerstone. "

Q: Inter Milan originally wanted to recruit Cone, will he be the right signing for Zivo?

Answer: "About Cone, I still insist on the same view: very strong physically, but that's where it ends. He lacks effectiveness: few assists, few goals, and he needs to have a greater influence. However, he knows how to support the midfield alone. At Inter Milan, he could have liberated Barrera and Mkhitaryan. However, the real phenomenal players are other people. "

Q: Maybe Gasperini has a phenomenal player in front of him

Answer: "Sule is a real talent, but he also needs to go a step further. He needs to be more present in the game. He is very efficient and takes advantage of the opportunities that arise, but he must create more opportunities for himself. In addition, I am happy for Pellegrini, He has Roma blood in his bones: It's not that one Derby goal can change your career, but he definitely has his place in this team "

Q: Speaking of Inter Milan, did you expect Chivu to be so deeply integrated into the team?

Answer: "One thing is obvious: Inter Milan has changed and is different from before, but they are still the strongest team. They are favorites. It is not easy for Zivo to exert influence because he has a huge responsibility after the high level in the past few years. Now the results are there, so I must take my hat off to him. "

Q: As you said, the Nerazzurri's level is very high, which can be seen from the midfield. Can you play in the midfield position?

Answer: "I could play anywhere in my prime, and that's no joke. The player in Inter Milan who is most like me is Barella, whether it's characteristics, willpower or desire to win. I like that he takes responsibility and never backs down. He can change the game even if he doesn't score. If anyone doesn't think he's one of the best in Europe, it's probably just because of his personality: when you're less flamboyant, you become less visible to others "

Q: Are you surprised by this new and old Calhanoglu?

Answer: "Not surprised at all, if we even have Calhanoglu to discuss, then let's just go home. His level is there, and when he is in good form, he is one of the best organizers. Mkhitaryan is also unquestionable: I see a lot of overrated players around, and he is just the opposite. "

Q: If Fratesi can't start getting playing time consistently, will his problems flare up again?

Answer: "It is not easy to be in his position, and you will never be able to shake Barella's position. However, no one is as 'explosive' as he is when coming off the bench, and the goal rate calculated by minutes is crazy. If I were in Inter Milan, I would keep him. "

Q: So what do you think of the duel between the forwards of the two sides?

Answer: "Inter Milan's forward line is much stronger. People talk a lot about Esposito, he has good shooting skills, but let's let him score more goals first and don't overhype it. I say this for his own good. As for Dov Bik at Roma, what else can I add? Let's not mention it. I used to play with people like Dzeko. "

Q: After this game, Inter Milan will go to your home country of Belgium: What should they expect in the Champions League game in Brussels on Tuesday?

Answer: "The change of coach at San Giros United is only because Poconioli went to a bigger club, Monaco. He has built a good system before, and we will see if Hubert can continue it after him. Regarding Inter Milan, I can only say: Be careful, San Giros is unpredictable. Sometimes it is very unpredictable. They are often very strong, and sometimes their form drops sharply. However, as a club, they have worked well for many years and their scouting system is very good. No. 10 player Ait Haji is the person who needs to be marked most. "

Q: On the other hand, how important will environmental factors be?

Answer: "They do not play at their home stadium. Although their home stadium is a bit old, the atmosphere is very lively. This time it is at Anderlecht's home court, and the atmosphere has changed a lot. However, they have nothing to lose, so they are very dangerous. But when facing giants, they are usually nervous. In my opinion, if Inter Milan performs normally, they can win. "

Q: What about you, how long will you continue to play?

Answer: "As long as I still enjoy it, I will continue to play. It can be said that I have missed nothing in my life, but no matter where I am, I am not as happy as on the football field. "