Benny Carbone spent many seasons in England, both as a player and as U21 coach at Leeds United, and he has a soft spot for Inter Milan. Carbone is the right person to comment on Inter Milan's "Premier League route" of three consecutive signings: Stones, Spence, and now Curtis Jones.

Carboni, let's start by analyzing the three players Marotta and Ausilio brought to Milan.

„I would also add Ausilio's deputy, Baccin. This is a trio that works very well together and has very clear ideas. They are Inter Milan's true secret, able to manage the entire system and make new signings feel at home immediately so they can perform at their best."

Let's start with Stones.

„He has raised the level of the team. This player is very influential, excellent at playing as a wing-back, has strength, can attack spaces, can dribble, and can have an impact offensively. Just like Dumfries initially—outsiders didn't think he could fill the gap Hakimi left—he needed time to learn Chivu's defensive ideas, understand running patterns, and build familiarity with teammates. But he became a key player for England at the World Cup, which showed his value."

Stones is a high-caliber player who brings experience and a winning mentality.

„This is an extremely high-quality player who has already made his mark at Manchester City. Even at 32, he remains a high-caliber player who brings experience and a winning mentality, and his heading ability is first-class. He can play as a center-back, as a full-back, and can even push forward into midfield to create numerical superiority. He has a strong ability to read the game and is very dangerous in aerial duels in the opponent's penalty area. He will make a difference, just like Akanji did before him."

Let's talk about Curtis Jones.

„He's only 25, a year younger than Spence. He had several very good seasons at Liverpool. Now the level at Liverpool is too high, and it's difficult for him to find playing time, but he is a player of a different caliber. He is very versatile, full of intensity, and good at dribbling forward. If he comes with the clear understanding that he must also fight for a place at Inter Milan, then he will make a big contribution."

All three signings come from the Premier League. They've played in England—what is the real difference in English football?

„It's the mentality. Kids there are used to running at full speed in bigger spaces from a young age compared to here. Our tactical level isn't inferior to others, but they have different training methods, and there's less pressure during the week. Training sessions are shorter, usually just 60 to 70 minutes, but no one holds back. Everyone gives their all in training, and afterward they're still friends. I coached Leeds United's U21s, and many times I had to tell the kids to actually slow down…"

How do you see the title race in Serie A?

„Inter Milan leads because of their squad depth, technical continuity, and the Chivu factor. Cristian's influence goes beyond tactics and technique—it's also how he leads the team like an older brother, but he shows no favoritism when it comes to who plays. After Inter Milan, I'm optimistic about Napoli and Milan; Milan has strengthened significantly."

What about the Premier League?

„With their squad strength and Arteta's years of work, Arsenal is England's Inter Milan. And now the Gunners' squad is also deeper. But don't be fooled by the Community Shield win. In the Premier League, nothing is guaranteed; anything can really happen."

Finally, let's talk about you. You just completed your two-year tenure as Inter Milan's youth team coach. How proud are you to see so many of your players training with Chivu's first team?

„Very proud. Although establishing the U23 team presented challenges and my squad's age structure continued to decline—even with players from the 2009 age group—we still nearly reached the Youth Champions League semi-final, won a Supercoppa, and reached the league quarter-finals. I'm very pleased to see Bove, Idrizu, Cerpelletti, Mancuso, and others move up to the first team. Now I'm waiting for the right opportunity to return to coaching."

Übersetzt von KI.

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