Rome, 18 December (LaPresse) – ‘We are happy and proud to play in this competition and, as I tell the lads, we need to be ready. We brought the Coppa Italia to Bologna after 50 years and we deserve this chance.’ These were the words of Vincenzo Italiano, Bologna coach, on the eve of the Super Cup semi-final against Inter in Riyadh. "The format is great and it tests you against big clubs, so we will try to be ready. We're in good shape, even though we're coming off a defeat in the league, but we're approaching all competitions with enthusiasm and confidence. We know the difficulties of the match, but we're here to play it,‘ he added. ’It's a one-off match, there could even be penalties, and these matches are different from those in the league. Inter are different, they involve a lot of players and offer variations from a tactical point of view as well. They have great players who can make the difference at any moment. We know how difficult the match will be because they play well, they are aggressive and skilful, and they play attractive football. It will be up to us to be ready. We will have to give our all because there is a lot at stake. It will be a good test for us," he concluded.