Inter wing-back Antonio Candreva has admitted that he and teammates need to understand the reason why they keep dropping points like they have done in recent weeks following the 2-2 draw with Hellas Verona.
“It is a big question, why, we keep losing leads. It is an upsetting thing because we didn’t play the first half at the best of our ability. Then in the second half we deserved to win.
“Towards the end, however, the chance always arrives that makes us drop points. We have to understand the reason behind this,” he explained in an interview with Italian broadcaster Sky Sport Italia following the match at the Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi.
He was then asked if the goal is to go all the way in the Europa League, the remainder of which will be played across four cities in Germany next month.
“Yes, but first we have to think about the league. It’s not over yet, we have to give everything without regrets until August 2nd and see where we get then we’ll think about the Europa League.”
Next the former Lazio player, who has been with Inter since 2016, was asked how things have changed for him under Antonio Conte compared to former Inter manager Luciano Spalletti, who he fell out of favour under.
“I work well during the week to be ready for every Sunday. In the past year I played very little under Spalletti and you would have to ask him if he trusted me or not.
“When you feel you have the confidence of your surroundings and you have good competition, you play the matches play. But then you always have to let the pitch do the talking.”
He was then asked if he thinks he needs such support: “Yes and I think this is the case for all athletes. When you do not get the right opportunities to prove your worth it is difficult if you only play ten minutes after three months.”
This season the 32-year-old has made 33 appearances across all competitions to date, in which he has scored six goals and provided his teammates with nine assists.
