Stramaccioni: This is a key season for Inter

Andrea Stramaccioni believes the 2012-13 campaign will be crucial for Inter as they are rebuilding their squad after a disappointing season.

The Nerazzurri made several changes to their squad this summer after they had to settle for sixth spot on the Serie A table last term, and Stramaccioni is eager to help them become competitive again.

“This is a hugely important season for Inter. This is a key year because it’s a period in which Inter are laying the foundations to once again go back to challenging both in Italy and on the continent,” he said.

“The road will of course be difficult, and we won’t shy away from that.

“We are building something which I believe is very important and we’re doing so based on the values the president alluded to earlier. I may be the last in but I really buy into the values of this club and this city.”

Inter have collected three points from their opening two Serie A games following a win over Pescara and a loss versus Roma.