Today, Inter coach Roberto Mancini held his press-conference ahead of Inter’s match away to Carpi tomorrow:

Does it disappoint you that Perisic will not be ready for tomorrow?

“I am not thinking about that. We have spoken a lot about him, but now we are focusing on the match against Carpi.”

How important is the game tomorrow?

“We have to give it our all. It will not be easy because they will give their best too. It will be a difficult match.”

Will Icardi play?

“Absolutely not.”

What worries you the most about this match?

“I repeat. No match in Serie A is easy. It will be their [Carpi’s] first match at home, and they will play a good game.”

Does the mercato distract you?

“I do not know. I am available to help out. We have to continue along this path.”

How would you rate Inter’s mercato?

“The mercato is a dangerous team.”

Will you play Perisic?

“We will talk about it in private if you want (sarcasm). I will talk to the club about it.

Do you need a regista?

“Players are recovering. I hope Brozovic can play tomorrow. Guarin if feeling good, and we played well last Sunday.”

Who decides what to do on the mercato?

“All of the players that are here must be ready to win the game tomorrow. We are focused.”

What must you improve on in regards to the match last Sunday?

“All matches are difficult and tight. The most important thing is that the team must show the same grit and determination as they did against Atalanta.

What has been the main talking point in the last couple of hours regarding the mercato?

“Am I allowed to talk to players if I know them? The media talk a lot of nonsense. A team can have a certain advantage. My first Inter was superb when I look back, while the new Inter is just being born. The players are very important?

What is the state of Milanese football?

“Since we are in Italy, we have weakened over the years. We had a lot of pressure in preseason!

The league looks a lot more competitive now.  Do you agree?

“It will take time. Even Lazio could not make it past the play-off. You have to accept the result. The fact that the clubs have started to spend again is only a good sign.”

Source: FcInternews.it