How Supercoppa Italiana Win Could Help Inter Milan In Race For Highly-Rated Italian Starlet | OneFootball

Inter face a demanding stretch of the season and Italian media suggest Supercoppa success could play a role in shaping their January plans.

According to Tuttosport, the Nerazzurri still have 18 matches to navigate before the March international break.

Indeed, a number that could rise to 21 if they reach the Supercoppa final and progress through the Champions League.

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UDINE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 18:Piero Ausilio of FC Internazionale during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and FC Internazionale at Dacia Arena on September 18, 2022 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

That workload is already testing squad depth, particularly out wide.

Carlos Augusto’s recent setback with a lower back problem has further highlighted the risk of shortages in key areas.

This came after the injury to Denzel Dumfries, which has seen the Dutchman miss several key games.

Therefore, increasing the need for reinforcements.

There are also structural considerations.

Davide Frattesi is expected to leave and both Francesco Acerbi and Matteo Darmian are approaching the end of their contracts.

Therefore, Inter may need to strengthen their Italian core to meet UEFA registration requirements.

In that context, Tuttosport reports that attention has turned to profiles such as Vicario and, above all, Marco Palestra.

The Atalanta wing-back is already valued at around €40 million, while Inter currently have roughly €25 million available.

Any deal would also require an agreement with Cagliari, where the player is currently on loan, through a compensation fee.

This is where the Supercoppa comes into play.

Lifting the trophy would guarantee €9.5 million in prize money, with a further €1.5 million potentially earned via a friendly against the Saudi Super Cup winners, providing useful financial breathing room.