Inter Milan coach Andrea Stramaccioni has said that their Serie A clash against Juventus on Saturday is "absolutely vital".

The Nerazzurri will head into the game placed sixth in the league table with 47 points from 28 matches.

"This game is absolutely vital to us, both in terms of the importance for the standings as well as for how much it means to us," he told Inter Channel.

"We'll tackle it giving even more than our all, giving 101%. We're going to work hard this week and be ready for kick-off in a full San Siro."

Juventus are currently nine points clear at the top of the league standings.