Stramaccioni’s press conference the day before the game against Sampdoria:
How is the team’s physique?
“It’s something that worries me a bit. We have earned a few hours on the postponement of the match, but the 120 minutes were intense. We have used these days to build us up and recover, all our energy has been used to recover our form.”
You are more relaxed compared to Thursday evening. President Moratti’s repeated confidence in you is showing…
“His confidence is fundamental for me, for the support he gives me every time. Without wishing to detract from this, it is the players who have given me the most important signal, they have demonstrated that with their work on the pitch. I have complimented the boys, on Thursday we grew in many respects, even where we have been doing bad at other times. Tomorrow’s match will be difficult, we do not have many options, the team structure will be similar to the last Thursday because some are not feel well.”
There are lots of new names in the newspapers for the transfer market.
“I give my contribution when I am asked. Nevertheless, it is the present that’s important, it’s a mini-league. The club is working and doing what it should be doing.”
How is Cassano? How much is he affected by tomorrow’s game?
“Last Thursday, the attackers did a great job, both Antonio and Rodrigo gave everything. For Antonio, it will be a major challenge. He did well in Genoa and Delio Rossi’s statements show how loved he is there.”
Samuel is back in the squad. Will you return to a defense of three?
“His return is important both on and off the pitch because he is important to us. We are aware that our tactical development also depended on his presence, he’s another weapon we can use.”
Mazzarri has said that it’s always the results that count. Do you agree?
“I’ve always felt challenged since I came to Serie A via an atypical path, I know that. The strong pressure is there already when you are coaching Inter even if you are a great coach, I’m a crack in the system so therefore it is even more so. I think I can say that Inter, I’m not saying Stramaccioni but Inter could have reached high levels with fewer problems. The continuity is missing because we have mixed high and low and there is nothing that any of us have appreciated. Against Bologna we did not succeed with anything, against Tottenham on the other hand we saw something. My DNA is showed by the work on the pitch and not even in the most difficult moments have I thought that the players had given up and that’s why I always defend them. This is the recipe. Then, if the president let’s me go tonight or keep me here until 2015, I will know that I gave everything.”
Did the match against Tottenham strengthen the image of the team compared to what opponents might think?
“Yes, I think that all the opponents who play against us are aware that they will have a difficult game. Now we have to focus on this game because we’ve talked so much about Thursday night.”
The stability is provided by the defense of four, where do you place Guarin in the future?
“I think we get stability even with a defense of three. I think Fredy can play as a defensive central midfielder, but it reduces the potential. Centrally, in support of the attack, or as midfielders supporting the attack from the right, he can do well. He has strength, with a strong offensive potential., it is true that Tottenham did well against him last Thursday with the double selection, and thus he was often at a disadvantage. But I liked his performance, it’s an important game for him in morning and he may be the controlling link between midfield and attack. He has played a lot. “
When fcinternews.it asked a question about Kovacics condition and his match, Stramaccioni responded like this:
“We strongly believe in Mateo, he has to be managed, he got cramps because it was an intense game. He had the ball about 70 times and lost it very rarely. Currently, he has to be handled correctly but he is very important for the future. The cramps were there.”
Fcinternews.it even asked about Icardi, a target on the transfer market for Inter:
“Icardi is a modern striker, plays well with both feet. He has a great eye for goal and has a high value. He and Eder, Sansone and Maxi Lopez raises Sampdorias offensive department. Sampdoria can do well at home, in Cagliari they lost after six useful results. At home, they are terrifying thanks to their attackers.”
In addition to Icardi, a special focus is placed on Poli.
“I was fortunate to coach him, I respect him, he was in my tactical plans. I’m glad things are going well for him, but there are also negotiations and I do not know how they went. He remained there and for me still an interesting young man. Icardi’s qualities are undeniable, to talk about his future the day before the game is not suitable.”
Looking at the schedule, are Inter more or less favored in the race for third place?
“We must not look at the schedule because we have to focus on getting points on those who are ahead of us. Tomorrow’s game is difficult and during the season we have had to pay for matches in the Europa League, and on Thursday we played almost the double.”
Source: fcinternews.it