After the match, Inter coach Andrea Stramaccioni was interviewed by Mediaset and began by praising the youngsters: “I commend those guys that show how good this club’s youth section, and football in Italy works. Livaja as Vice Milito? I have always had high regard for him., We decided to keep him because we knew his quality, but he is still very young and needs to work and continue working with the humility that he is doing today.”
Regarding Sneijders tweet: “It was a mistake that I have sorted out personally with Wesley, it was no big deal, very simple. He already knew that he would not be picked, I had told him, but against the other teammates I made a mistake to let him know it. It doesn’t disqualify him from future call-ups. I want to clarify one thing regarding the ban on Twitter: it’s not the club’s rules, but something that we decided in the dressing room. These are unwritten rules, they are ours and private and not to be confused with the club’s rules. If I should get Twitter for the release of the squad?, I have no profile there, I’m old-fashioned. How I did to keep Zanetti off the pitch? He is still locked up in a room at Pinetina, now I’ll give the order and let him out.”
On Cassano: “He’s good, he was involved in all the dangerous situations in the second half, his return is significant. I didn’t save Cambiasso?, I would have replaced everyone last Sunday, I had to force him to play … I’m a Psychologist? I lean more and more towards psychiatry, we’ll do a lot of group sessions…”
To Sky: “Today we received many positive signs and I really want to commend these young guys who kept the positions on the pitch well. I also want to commend Piero Ausilio and Roberto Samaden, who along with Casiraghi are the cornerstones of the youth sector. We now have 12 players from the youth ranks who have made their debuts in the first team, these are significant numbers.”
About the game: “Honestly, the reason I wanted to try Cambiasso in defense was not because Samuel is not availible against Napoli: Esteban has already played there. If I will release the squad on saturday via Twitter: No, I have to make you disappointed. I am behind when it comes to social networking, I will evolve in the future.”
Additional questions about Sneijder: “If I expect Sneijder to take a step back after Yolanthes message? That is a question you should ask a director. I only see what happens on Pinetina and the situation there is the same, peaceful. The choice is mine, Wes and I talk a lot, even today. He knows it. If I’m angry over his tweet? In this case, I defend him, it was a mistake and is already sorted out.”
Based on the fact that the relationship with the Dutchman seems to be peaceful: would he not be helpful when Cassano is gone? “At this point, I believe the others are better.”
Ahead of the draw: does Stramaccioni prefer a big match or an easier opponent? “I am lucky enough to coach a team that has visited major stadiums like Stamford Bridge. Any team is ok: we are Inter. Sooner or later you have to face them all and we want to be involved to the very end. Now we turn the page and concentrate on the league and the Italian Cup. Then I will finally be able to update the UEFA list where I could not call up several injured players, that way we have paid more than others by playing these games.”
Finally, the Vice Milito: “Yes, it is the only type of player we are lacking a bit. But I repeat, in January, a player with the right characteristics will arrive, or it is good as it is. All we need is to bring back the injured the players.”
Source: fcinternews.it
