Chievo Coach Domenico Di Carlo Disappointed Inter's Samuel Eto'o Will Miss Clash

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Jan 3, 2010 10:40:25 PM

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Chievo tactician Domenico Di Carlo admits that his side are refreshed and raring to go against Inter, and will want to get a positive result at home.

But Di Carlo also wanted Nerazzurri striker Samuel Eto'o to be selected, so that his players got the opportunity to play on the park with a true champion.

"[Inter coach Jose] Mourinho and his troops will find a solid and ready Chievo outfit," Di Carlo said to La Gazzetta Dello Sport. "It is a shame that Eto'o is missing.

"It is always a good thing to play against champions of his calibre.

"We are in a strong position to get a positive result, and this was demonstrated by the 2-2 draw we had with them in 2009."

The early kick-off time [1230 CET] reminds the boss of his younger days, as a youth player.

"Playing at 12:30 is a little inconvenient, but good," he added. "It reminds me of being a child or teenager, when we would play our matches in the morning."

Eto' is currently on international duties with Cameroon, in the African Cup of Nations.

Rick D'Andrea, Goal.com

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