But with the likes of Ronaldo, Vieri and Alvaro Recoba at the San Siro, Mutu found opportunities hard to come by with the Italian giants.

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With 10 minutes remaining Pazzini was replaced by Christian Vieri and his first taste of the action was to fire in a free-kick from 25 yards that was deflected over.

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Alessandro Del Pierro and Christian Vieri have both proved outstanding for their clubs and can break down even the most organised defence.

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Yet Moratti has dismissed suggestions that Inter play better when Martins is on the pitch and the 30-year-old Vieri in the stands.

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Vieri missed Inter's victory over the Italian champions Juventus and was also absent when the Milan side thrashed Arsenal 3-0 in a Champions League encounter in September.

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"They're very fast, they run all the match, and make a lot of chances for goals, " Vieri said.

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