As Italy struggles to come to terms with failing to qualify for the World Cup for the second time in a row, the focus quickly shifts back to domestic action as Inter Milan travel to Juventus for a stern test of their Serie A title ambitions.
They sit third in the standings with a game in hand, six points behind leaders AC Milan and three adrift of Napoli ahead of a daunting trip to Turin on Sunday. "I don't think we're afraid, I think the lads feel the weight of responsibility. We were close to perfect in November, December and the start of January," Inzaghi said after their last game, a 1-1 home draw with Fiorentina.
Returning to winning ways in Turin is easier said than done, however, as Inter have not won a league game at the Allianz Stadium in nearly a decade.Juve coach Massimiliano Allegri has repeatedly said their ultimate aim is a top-four finish, dismissing talk of being involved in the title race, but a 16-match unbeaten run since November has put them within touching distance of their rivals.