Inter CEO for Sport Giuseppe ‘Beppe’ Marotta has insisted that Inter must turn the page on their loss to Bologna this past weekend moments prior to Inter’s match with Hellas Verona kicking off at the Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi.
“There is a lot of regret but now we have to put aside that defeat and get an excellent result tonight,” he began an interview with Italian broadcaster Sky Sport Italia.
Next he was asked about the fact both Christian Eriksen and Lautaro Martinez have been dropped to the bench for the match.
“As far as the rotation is concerned, I think it is only normal given the matches are close together. It is only right that the coach decided the formation from start, then we have 5 substitutions that could come off the bench who could all be decisive. Lautaro? I’d say we’ve talked about him too much.”
He was then asked whether he expected more from Danish national team attacking midfielder Eriksen.
“There were and are many expectations but it is clear that with him coming from abroad there could be difficulties. Conte is doing his best to insert him but you have to be patient and not give him too many responsibilities.
“Has this destabilised the team? No, it is not the responsibility of any individual. The squad has expressed themselves well, then the change of formation is a change physiologically, I think. The coach has also done this in other places.
He then went on to categorically deny rumours which have suggested that he could return to Juventus.
“This is absolutely fake news, I am tied to Inter and I am feeling good in Milan and working at this club. I am very stimulated to reach goals for this club. I want to get good results and make my contribution. It takes patience and this is the thing that is missing most of all.
“You need peace of mind to achieve important goals, we grow month by month beyond statistics. Today we need stability and tranquillity.”
Next he was asked whether there will be particular attention paid to Hellas Verona’s Marash Kumbulla during tonight’s encounter.
“He has been linked to many clubs and I am happy for him because he is very young. I am sorry that he is Italian but has chosen to represent another national team but he is one of the talents that Italian football can count upon.”
In conclusion Marotta was asked whether a player with personality and malice is required in order for Inter to get better.
“I agree that that is a step needed to create a winning mentality, even if it not easy to make such players come to the club. A winning mentality is obtained when you have results and the main objective is to identify champions together with talented young players.”
