Beppe Bergomi is skeptical Inter will be able to play Milan Skriniar, Stefan De Vrij and Diego Godin in a three-man defence together.

The Nerazzurri confirmed Godin’s arrival on a free transfer on Monday, creating excitement among supporters about the club’s options at the back.

However, Bergomi was not convinced Antonio Conte would find it easy to create a style of play that accommodates all three.

“I’m perplexed because they’re three pure centre-backs,” Bergomi told Sky Sport last night.

“The wide defenders in a back three need to be comfortable coming forward and starting attack, but not one of them is left-footed.

“I think it’s difficult to envisage them playing together, but perhaps Conte will prove me wrong.”

Bergomi was more encouraged by Inter’s pursuit of Romelu Lukaku and Edin Dzeko, identifying one key quality that unites the pair.

“The history of Italian football tells us that you win things when you have a physically strong team. Juventus have shown that recently but Inter’s treble side did too.

“Lukaku is similar to Dzeko but they could play together. Conte will have plenty of alternatives with Lautaro Martinez there too.”