“We are a big club, but for now we are not where we should be. The Champions League race is not over though. As long as the mathematics allow, I will believe. We have to win all our remaining games. The Milan derby will be tough, but we must give everything with the help of our fans.” Those were the words of Geoffrey Kondogbia, who spoke to La Gazzetta dello Sport in Paris yesterday at the launch of his new website and charity foundation.
In the aftermath of the defeat to Sampdoria, rumours of Stefano Pioli’s departure have again resurfaced. The former Monaco midfielder is clear: “I have been at Inter for a year-and-a-half, and I now understand how things work. Losing just one game leads to new names appearing, both on the bench and on the pitch. Even when you win, it’s the same. It’s part of the game. Now we just have to work hard. Pioli has given us confidence, to me in particular. We have improved tactically, and I feel better because I have gained more experience.”
The Frenchman also has a clear idea regarding his own future: “I’m fine at Inter, my family are happy here and I see no reason to leave. Maybe the fans were expecting a little more, considering the price the club paid for me. It’s up to me now to prove my qualities. Verratti at Inter? You cannot deny he is one of the best midfielders in the world.”
Source: La Gazzetta dello Sport
