Andrea Ranocchia is not taking Sassuolo lightly as Inter look to embark on what the defender hopes will be a trophy-winning campaign.
The 26-year-old was named captain after the retirement of club legend Javier Zanetti at the end of last season and Ranocchia s first league game as skipper ended in a 0-0 draw at Torino.
Inter were perhaps fortunate not to lose that encounter, with the hosts Marcelo Larrondo missing a first-half penalty, while Nemanja Vidic s Serie A debut was far from ideal.
The former Manchester United man was sent off in stoppage time in Turin and will miss Sunday s clash against Sassuolo at San Siro.
Without a trophy since their Coppa Italia win in 2011, Ranocchia believes it is time for Inter to challenge for silverware once again, sta…