Wesley Sneijder says Inter must prove strength against Napoli and Real Madrid

Retired midfielder Wesley Sneijder claims upcoming matches against Napoli and Real Madrid offer Inter an opportunity to signal their ambitions for the Champions League and Serie A. Inter hosts Napoli at the San Siro before traveling to play Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid. Sneijder suggested these tests are critical for the squad to validate their candidacy for major trophies this season. While discussing the current roster, Sneijder remarked that few players from the existing squad would have earned a spot in the 2010 Inter Treble-winning side he played on, though he identified Lautaro Martinez as a possible exception. The upcoming Champions League fixture also features a reunion with Denzel Dumfries, who transferred from Inter to Real Madrid this summer. Sneijder noted the increased pressure on Dumfries at his new club while maintaining that his quality was developed during his time at Inter.

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