Ahead of Inter’s Serie A clash with Torino, Inter chief executive Giuseppe ‘Beppe’ Marotta has addressed a number of topics, starting with the fact both Christian Eriksen and Milan Skriniar are starting from the bench.
“Eriksen and Skriniar rejected? Absolutely not, these are subjective evaluations made by the coach. We play every three days, it is normal to rotate given the conditions in which we play,” he explained prior to the match kicking off in an interview with Italian broadcaster Sky Sport Italia.
Next he was asked how he wishes to deal with Inter’s immediate future.
“We are repeat offenders when it comes to conceding at the end, it is normal for there to be bitterness but we have to make a 360-degree evaluation.
“We need to look at the journey from September to today to understand things. Conte’s goal was to enhance resources and improve the situation. We are succeeding and we can only be satisfied.
“Perfection does not exist, there can always be improvements. Conte knows, the work so far has been excellent but we can improve by getting closer to Juventus.”
Next the former Juventus director was asked about Inter’s recent tendency to collapse during the second half of the season.
“This season has been an anomaly. We did not want it to resume but we had to. There have been fluctuating performances from all teams. The situation after COVID-19 break has brought us a new experience that needs to be calibrated and that presents new problems. We have lost points against provincial teams, this means we have to improve.
He was then asked whether Antonio Conte will be Inter boss next season amid reports he could leave or be sacked.
“I believe there will be no changes. The club is very satisfied. He is an ambitious coach, he wants to win and is having a new experience, but we mustn’t forget this is his first season here, whereas clubs ahead of us in the table have been working with the same tactician for several years.
“Ambition is natural and so is irritation and recrimination when errors are made to lose points.”
Next Marotta spoke on Marcelo Brozovic, who has been fined €100,000 after being caught drunk driving a few days ago.
“Let’s say it’s a disappointing situation to deal with. Aside from the fine, these lads must realise that their private life is also a matter of respect towards their teammates, the club and above all themselves. They should realise there are certain things they shouldn’t be doing, as rest is more important than ever.”
In conclusion he was asked if Inter shouldn’t look to harm themselves less given the important objectives the clubs has.
“I agree. The Inter badge is very important so pressure is natural, but it comes from the outside and can damage the confidence of those inside. We must find even more strength and belief in ourselves to resist that pressure.
“Unfortunately, we’ve had a lot of injuries in the midfield and it has forced squad rotation to be somewhat limited in those sectors. We play with the desire to do well.”
