Inter assistant coach Cristian Stellini discussed the Nerazzurri’s tough 2-1 comeback win over Parma in an interview with Italian broadcaster InterTV after the game.
“You prepare the games, expecting them to go a certain way. And we did it just the way we set it up, for 90 minutes. We suffered, of course, but it’s a deserved win.
“Conceding a goal at the start, after the draw against Sassuolo, it’s clear that you can accuse us of something, but I saw a second half that was more than excellent.”
He discussed the importance of the five substitutions and how it’s difficult to rotate a healthy squad when playing every three games.
“They gave a shock, didn’t they, and this is a value that we must cultivate. They will be very important playing every three days.”
The Inter Assistant discussed the relatively poor performance from the Nerazzurri in the first half.
“Some passes were not correct, we were very fast. The changes in front were fast and our defenders couldn’t find the pass. Then the game changed, also because the opponents didn’t have the same energy.
“So, you have to keep believing in this path, which is important and long. These guys played an important game today.”
Finally, Stellini discussed how the win over Parma shows that the squad have a strong character.
“Of course, that’s why the team should be congratulated. It’s not easy, at certain times, despite a dominated game, to go on to win games. So, you have to make up for it with character.”
Inter coach Antonio Conte was forced to watch the 2-1 win over the Emilian club on the sidelines after receiving a one match suspension for his behaviour in the 2-2 draw against Sassuolo in the mid-week game.
The Lecce born coach will be happy with the three points, especially considering that they are only eight points behind league leaders Juventus, and so cannot be ruled out of the title race just yet, although Lazio are sure to provide competition for the title.
