Seven points in three matches and Inter want to continue this positive start of the season. Inter are ready for the away match against Sassuolo which will be played in Reggio Emilia. There are no major problems in terms of the choices Mazzarri will do for tomorrow’s match. Moments ago Walter Mazzarri’s press conference ended and here are his words.
How do you maintain the high concentration after the draw against Juve ?
“Past experiences have taught me to do as we did this week, that is begin on Tuesday with forgetting what we did against Juventus and right from the beginning focus on Sassuolo. I have warned everyone that this is a team that has played well in the three games they’ve played so far, they are well organized and motivated to create problems for the opponent. However, if we succeed with the right toughness and concentration we will be able to do well. We know that in the Italian league, all teams of good quality because we know what difficulties we may encounter. I am curious to find out if we will be good at doing that. ”
I guess you’ve talked to the president. How does the team feel for this new era? How do you perceive it?
“As I said before, I see it as normal. I have been working on the pitch because it is in our interest. The president has asked us to find out how to play these games because these are the most difficult matches. Tomorrow we have a difficult opponent to deal with.”
How is Milito doing?
“He looks more relaxed, but when it comes to his speed , he looks much better. He needs playing time and we must not put pressure on him.”
Are you impressed by Napoli?
“I only care about Inter.”
Have you spoken to Moratti about the continuity of the project?
“Obviously, he’s working for Inter’s best and looking at the club’s crest. You must sweat and aim high in this shirt.”
If you do well tomorrow, would it mean further progress in terms of quality compared to recent years when there has been losses against Novara and Siena?
“I only talk about what has happened under my leadership, but in this league all games are difficult. You have to do better than the others, we have everything to lose and that way you can see progress in terms of quality.”
Is there a possibility that Thohir’s arrival brings enthusiasm ?
“If the president has made some decisions he has made it for Inter’s best given his love for the club. We have to accept it, apparently there was a need for this change that can bring in new forces can and since football is changing, you accept these new forces. Then we need to talk about changing the company’s technical production, as I call it . Playing like we did in those three matches and then multiply it with all the others.”
Are there any similarities between your Inter and Conte’s Juventus at the start?
“There is never a situation that is the same, only the starting position. Differences exist in the investments, in terms of timing, situations and people. Everything is different. It is only the starting position that is the same as Inter and Juventus are accustomed to being in the top. I look at my situation, I want my team to battle and have a soul. We need to get the most out of our potential, in addition to that which Juventus have done, I have tried to convey this kind of style of play in all my team. Just by the desire to be victorious and never give up makes us similar to them. ”
How have you received the praise after Juve? Is it fair?
“In this business, you live on the results. I would lie if I say it hasn’t made me happy, I gave all of me when I came here to give satisfaction to the fans, to the president and to the club. When it goes well is it right that I get recognition, I am not ashamed to say it. But we are only in the third round, the next game will tell us if we have embarked on a journey.”
Sassuolo play with three attackers, can that create problems for your three defenders?
” I don’t get into tactical discussions before the game, but it’s normal that there may be other measures like sending out a different defense.”
Our partner fcinternews.it asks Mazzarri how Samuel is doing.
“Samuel is feeling good, he is recovering and is in the squad . He has a few months of inactivity behind him and needs playing time. Today, for instance Mudingayi played with the Primavera. These are games that give three points and I’m trying to change as little as possible because the team gives me the right answers. I have six defensive players based on what I think about the opposing team and the players I have to choose from. Everyone and no one can play from the start.”
Our partner fcinternews.it ask the coach if Alvarez can take playing time from Kovacic .
“Take playing time, no. The one who plays is the on who does it does best and can play well even as mezz’ala.”
Do you agree with the decision to close the Curva Nord?
“From what I saw , it wasn’t so bad, but I prefer not to go into the question because I don’t know how it really happened.”
What kind of person is Thohir?
“I don’t know him personally, but only read in the papers. I have other things to think about right now, I try to provide input to the team to grow. There rest is of little interest to me.”
The fans and the press, but not exclusively, have spoken highly of Inter. Has the team been distracted? Have you done anything differently?
“We all focusing on working on the pitch, but I try to avoid it rather than fix it. I have reiterated the concept that we need to focus on the pitch. Each title can be won as Inter has started to regain respect in those three games and then we have focus on the pitch. We are paid regularly and therefore, I, like my staff and my players have to work.”
Does it change anything to prepare for three games in eight days?
“Besides some nonsense that I hear now and then, I think I know that when awaiting a row of matches it’s best to just think about it first and then think about the other two based on what has happened. Watching the dual roles, look at those who have not played, those who played, the achievement.”
Source: fcinternews.it