Walter Mazzarri thanked President Massimo Moratti for his team talk as Inter prepare for Sassuolo and shrugged off Juventus comparisons.

Inter have named their squad for Sunday’s early kick-off against Sassuolo.

The Nerazzurri step into the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia tomorrow at 11.30am UK time (10.30 GMT). Click here for a match preview.

Javier Zanetti compared Walter Mazzarri to ex-Inter Coach Hector Cuper and will retire next year if he stops being “useful.”

The 40-year-old has been out of action since snapping his Achilles tendon in April, but hopes to be back on the pitch by November.

Inter’s Hugo Campagnaro expects former club Napoli to challenge Juventus in the Scudetto race this season.

Inter chief Massimo Moratti has called for focus ahead of the Sassuolo game amidst reports that he has agreed to sell the club.

The oil baron is understood to be on the verge of selling a 70 per cent stake in the Beneamata to Indonesian businessman Erick Thohir.

The Italian Football Federation have named Rome and Milan as possible venues at the multi-country 2020 European Championship.

UEFA, the European game’s governing body, have today revealed a list of 39 cities which have been put forward by 32 member associations to host matches.

Inter President Massimo Moratti insists there’s no Erick Thohir deal yet, “but it will take another 30 days and it could arrive.”

There were numerous reports that the meeting in Paris this morning was the decisive step, though the patron revealed that was not quite the case.

There are numerous reports suggesting Massimo Moratti has agreed to sell 70 per cent of Inter to Erick Thohir.

The two businessmen met in Paris today for more advanced negotiations, though talks have been on-going for several months.

Ricky Alvarez has praised new boss Walter Mazzarri for turning Inter’s collection of individuals into a team.

Mazzarri replaced Andrea Stramaccioni in the summer after the club finished ninth in the last Serie A campaign.

Saphir Taider has cooled suggestions that his Inter side will be fighting for the championship this season.

The Nerazzurri, after finishing ninth last term, have impressed with two wins and a draw against Juventus from their first three games under new boss Walter Mazzarri.