After the press conference ahead of Inter-Genoa, the lunch match in the 18th round, Roberto Mancini once again spoke to Inter Channel to answer questions sent in via Twitter. Here are the words of the Inter coach:
Impressions of Shaqiri and Podolski
“Podolski had not played a whole game for two weeks and therefore he is a little behind when it comes to the condition: he needs two weeks to get back in shape. Shaqiri has not played since December 19 and perhaps is further back than the German, but hopefully he will recover between training and matches to good condition as soon as possible.”
The difference between young players today and yesterday at Inter under your management as a coach
“At the time there were so many good ones, it was a time when there were young people of quality. Even now it is so, however, because many young players who are doing well around the world have passed here at Inter : there is a big difference. At City, however, we bought very good young players since the second team was not very strong.”
Can Kovacic and Hernanes play in the 4-2-3-1 as central midfielders?
“I think so, Kovacic resembles Modric during his first time at Tottenham and over time he can become a great central midfielder with the important qualities. Hernanes is more experienced and has already done it in the national team, then I think even Guarin can play in that role.”
Source: fcinternews.it
