Stefano Pioli spoke to Sky‘s microphones after Inter’s 3-1 win: “Gagliardini gave us energy, which is why we bought him. The team is finding confidence and conviction. The team will fight to the end to get the result. The month of January will be crucial to narrow the gap in the table. Icardi is becoming a top player: he is young and can still grow. Talent can make you win the individual matches and them doing their jobs can lead to us lessening the gap in the table in the long run. All the players know that if the team wins everyone should be happy. With the generosity and availability, in some situations we can afford to put emphasis on attacking players. Candreva and Perisic have the legs to play the entire game: The important thing is to maintain our shape. The ability of a coach is to know your own team. I asked my players what was missing in the first half, and they said they lacked determination, and in the second half things changed. I have a very conscientious group, I like that my players are aware. Gagliardini and Kondogbia had good games, but do not forget that Brozovic is playing great games himself and can be paired with one of the two. Looking towards Juve-Inter? No, I’m thinking about Bologna on Tuesday night and will then think about Palermo next Sunday. We must remain concentrated.”
Source: FCInterNews.it
“I asked my players what was missing in the first half, and they said they lacked determination, and in the second half things changed. I have a very conscientious group, I like that my players are aware.”
this is a great relieve. when all heads connected and sharing the same vision. damn i’m in a hype about how this second round would go on!