Serie A 17th round, a rescheduled race began with the defending champion Inter Milanin the Football Shirt against Fiorentina in Stadio Franchi di Firenze. Inter Milan 2-1 final victory over Fiorentina. After the game, Inter Milan ranked among the top three with a gap of 5 points behind AC Milan. Inter Milan coach did not attend the news conference after the game because of loss of his voice, an assistant coach Franco Baresi in the Italian Football Shirtgave a speech instead. Franco Baresi said Inter Milan beat Fiorentina is an important victory because the game stabilized the team's morale, and laid a good foundation for the up-coming games. In addition the team captain Javier Zanetti and Llano Zia also interviewed after the game.Leonardo’s representative who attended the press conference after the game first explained Leonardo’s condition and apologized to the reporter waiting in the field. "Leonardo had a voice problem during commanding the team in the game, he could not speak, so on his behalf I’ll accept interviews and give speeches, for which he apologize." As Leonardo in the Inter Milan Football Shirtdid not come, a press conference after the game has used less time than expected.

Baresi said: "Today Inter showed great strength, after the in the opponent caught up the score they did not panic and still take the offensive rhythm very well, they did not give their opponent any chance near the goal gate. Today's victory is crucial for us to win title and gives us a significant position in the league, do not forget that Florence is a strong team and we have be able to beat them is a sign." Baresi went on to say: "Today their Pasquill impressed us; I think his ability has gone beyond Gianluca Zambrotta. Fortunately, today Samuel Eto'o has put enough pressure on the rival , which gives us the balance. "Inter Milan’s 2-1 win over Fiorentina have made them returned to the top three league position, after taking office in Leonardo, the team has a record of 8 wins, 2 losses which lessen the gap with AC Milan to only 5 points. Asked if Inter entered the championship’s most critical moment, Baresi said: "The league championship? Oh no, I think we still have to fight one game after another, as for who will win the title we will see at the end of the season. "

Inter captain Javier Zanetti in the Milito shirtsaid in an interview after the game that he is very grateful to the efforts the team has made today; being able to return to the top 3 is a very happy thing. "We have worked very hard, the game also proved all of this, this is a very important victory, we returned to the league’s top 3 positions. As for the title, I think we should not think so far, there are many things waiting for us in our games. "