Inter coach Luciano Spalletti held a press conference ahead of tomorrow’s Europa League return leg fixture against Rapid Vienna at home at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milano’s San Siro district.
The former Roma coach began by clarifying the current situation with former captain Mauro Icardi expressing that he has no doubts that the striker will return to the Inter line-up.
“There were tests today and, based on the results of those tests, we’ll see what our medical program is for him to become available again. These situations aren’t resolved with messages and likes. They’re resolved with words and being together. There must be real contact. It’s easier when you do things the old way.”
“We say things that seem right and we do things that seem right. That’s better understood by the players. I try to send messages that reach everyone. We’re a team who know how to process things. We must answer to our fans, to Inter. Sometimes we take uncomfortable positions that make sense to us.”
“We have to play tomorrow and I have the players I have available. If you look at it from a logical point of view, I’d say there’s a 100 percent chance [of Icardi coming returning].”
Spalletti then turned to the match tomorrow arguing that Rapid Vienna should not be underestimated at all and that the tie is far from over.
“Rapid showed they had quality in the second half. When we managed to channel the game into a more advantageous direction, it perhaps let them play more freely. The result says they don’t have to carry tactics or reasoning on to the field but that they must play the game, so we’ll have to be wary of that. They won in Moscow and I know it’s not easy to get out of San Siro unscathed, so we still have to fight for progression.”
“Our run of games will determine whether we’ve lived up to what our club, fans, history and shirt demand. The team has paid attention to the details that make the difference and we’ve picked up two important wins in the Serie A to hold on to third place. Reaching the last 16 would highlight the good work they’ve done. Getting more from those who played less is an added value.”