After the victory against Bologna, Roberto Mancini spoke to Rai Sport microphones describing the match: “Difficult match against an opponent who came from very good performances. But we had a good match even though we made it difficult by handing them a gift in the final. ” On Mauro Icardi’s injury and the decision to insert Geoffrey Kondogbia at that time: “I chose him because I thought by not giving any references the two Bologna centre backs would find it difficult. With Mauro gone we lacked a presence in the box, but with the movement of Ljajic, Perisic and Eder we created danger,they are players who can play anywhere on the pitch. Tonight we missed only the goal in the first half. For the conditions for Mauro we will see tomorrow, his recovery time needs to be assessed. “
The breakthrough this season came after the game with Juve in the Coppa Italia? “Even before we had played well, then maybe when you win something really changes, but the team was growing before.” How much impact are the tactical choices of the coach? “On the bench we always talk about tactics, otherwise it is hard to dispose the tension. Although the notes I write them myself. ” Then the interview focuses on Adem Ljajic and Geoffrey Kondogbia and their contribution in the final: “Geoffrey has grown a lot, too bad for tonight’s mistake but he really has grown so much. Adem has amazing quality but sometimes he forgets that; this evening he was a bit sub-par compared to the match against Palermo, but his contribution will help us. ” The future holds no doubts for Mancini: “It will not be the blue of Italy, but Inter”. Finishing off on the match against Roma: “We can’t lose? Well that depends on the outcome of their match tomorrow, then it will be a very important game. Although with 24 points still available, everything can still change. “
Source: RS.
