Benny Carboni has spent many seasons in England, both as a player and as Leeds United U21 coach, and he also has a soft spot for Inter. Carboni is the right person to comment on Inter Milan's "Premier League pipeline" in recruiting three players in succession: Stones, Spence, and now Curtis Jones.

Carboni, let's first analyze the three players brought to Milan by Marotta and Ausilio?

"I should also add Ausilio's deputy, Baccin. This is a trio that works together very well and has very clear ideas. They are Inter Milan's true secret—they manage the entire system, make new players feel comfortable immediately, and enable them to perform at their best."

Let's start with Stones.

"He has raised the squad's level. This player is highly impactful, perfectly suited to play as a wing-back, has strength, can attack space, can dribble, and can make an impact in attack. Like Dumfries before him, people didn't think he could fill the void left by Hakimi, and he also needed time to absorb Chivu's defensive ideas, understand the movements, and get to know his teammates, but he became a protagonist for England at the World Cup, which showed his caliber."

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

"This is a very high-level player who has made his mark at Manchester City. Even at 32, he remains a top-caliber player, bringing experience and a winning mentality, and his aerial duel ability is top-class. He can play as a center-back or as a wide center-back, and can also move forward into midfield to create numerical superiority. He has excellent game reading ability and is also very threatening in aerial duels in the opponent's penalty area. He will make a difference, like Akanji did before him."

Let's talk about Curtis Jones.

"He's only 25, a year younger than Spence. He's had several very good seasons at Liverpool. Now The Reds' squad is too strong, and it's difficult for him to get playing time, but he is a top-level player. He's very versatile, full of intensity, and excellent at driving the ball forward. If, as I believe, he arrives with the clear understanding that he must also compete for his position at Inter Milan, then he will make a significant contribution."

All three recruits come from the Premier League. You played in England—what are the real differences in English football?

"It's the mentality. Kids there are used to running at full speed in larger spaces than ours from a young age. Our tactical level is not worse than anyone's, but their training methods are different, and there's less pressure during the week. Training sessions are shorter, usually just 60 to 70 minutes, but nobody holds back. Everyone gives everything in training, and afterward, everyone stays friends. I coached Leeds United U21, and many times I even had to tell the kids to slow down..."

What's your view on the Serie A title race?

"Inter Milan leads because of squad depth, technical continuity, and the Chivu factor. Cristian makes a difference not only tactically and technically, but also in how he manages the team like an older brother, yet shows no favoritism when deciding who plays. After Inter Milan, I'd back Napoli and Milan—Milan has strengthened significantly."

What about the Premier League?

"With their squad strength and Arteta's years of hard work, Arsenal is England's Inter Milan. And now The Gunners' squad is also deeper. But don't let the Community Shield victory create an illusion. In the Premier League, nothing can be taken for granted—anything can truly happen."

Finally, let's talk about you. You just completed a two-year stint coaching Inter Milan's youth team. How proud are you to see so many of your players promoted alongside Chivu?

"Very proud. Although managing the Primavera brought difficulties, and my squad's age structure continuously dropped—we even fielded players from the 2009 age group—we still came close to reaching the UEFA Youth League semi-finals, won the Supercoppa, and reached the league quarter-finals. I'm very satisfied seeing Bovio, Idrissu, and Cerpeletti, Mancuso, and others make it to the first team. Now I'm waiting for the right opportunity to return to coaching."

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