Following Inter’s crazy 3-3 draw with Sassuolo, Inter manager Antonio Conte has admitted there is a feeling of regret for not having won the match.
Inter fell behind early doors but managed to reach the half time interval 2-1 up. Inter had plenty chances to kill the game off but it was Sassuolo who scored next and brought things level. Inter then scored what looked to be a winner a few minutes from the end but Sassuolo equalised moments later.
“It is certainly a draw that hurts us also because today we had several chances to kill the game off,” he began an interview with sports broadcaster DAZN at San Siro after the full time whistle.
“We did not do it, we managed to score four minutes from the end and then we conceded. It is normal that there is regret. We have to be careful in the defensive phase. If we see the goals there are small and big errors, even individual ones. There is regret and we take note of what happened.”
He was then asked about Roberto Gagliardini’s open goal miss and what he said to the Italian midfielder in the dressing room after the game.
“After the game I hardly speak, certainly there is disappointment from everyone because the effort was enormous. Especially in midfield there were numerous defections but despite this we could have brought the game home.
“I am sorry, but at the same time we created a lot and failed to capitalise. Today we also conceded three goals, we must be more careful.”
Next Conte was asked whether he and the team have already been able to analyse the small details which made the difference.
“The small details make the difference, it’s something I repeat endlessly. The small details can change a result and unfortunately we have paid the consequences today. It was the same in Naples. I am sorry.
“The only thing I can do is keep working to raise this group, increase the level and make sure that these details do not ruin the group. We will work from here until the end of the season.”
He was then asked whether he thinks the team lack a certain kind of malice about them.
“I think the boys had the strength, also because Sassuolo did not show up many times face to face with the goalkeeper.
“I saw the numbers and despite the initial difficulties we managed to keep up and create a lot of chances. I remember Handanovic’s special saves and we scored three goals.
“Instead, I think Consigli made a lot of saves, sometimes he was good, sometimes we were less lucid, otherwise we wouldn’t be talking about a draw.
“We have to look and try to understand why we lost points in a foolish way. You score four minutes from the end and then you end the draw, the same happened in Florence. There is work needed to be done to raise the level and make these kids grow.”
In conclusion the former Italian national team manager was asked about where the team can realistically go.
“Where we can go and what can sincerely happen I don’t know. I would like to know, I can predict it in the sense that what I imagine and want is to win the remaining games.
“The mentality I want to transfer is to win and get the maximum. Our goal is to try to reach the maximum with all our strength. There are some regrets tonight.”
