Inter’s head coach Roberto Mancini arrived to the press room at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza to answer questions from reporters present after the loss to Torino. Our partners at FcInterNews.it were present to bring you the words of the coach:
Today Inter had just under 70% of possession, shooting only three times. Is this a symbolic fact?
“I am content with what the team achieved. We have to improve in the last thirty meters, given the players we have up front. But despite the disappointment of defeat we have to work knowing that we are improving.”
How much can the midfield improve?
“A lot, if we improve in that department few teams will be able to shut us down in the last thirty meters. This needs to be improved.”
How do you assess the midfielders?
“I think the team did well until the last 30 meters, then a lot more must be done.”
FcIN – Do you now feel the need to act on the transfer market even regarding wingers, in light not only of these injuries but also because of the overall situation of the performers?
“We are a bit unlucky at this time, because now we will evaluate the current conditions, with so many games to play we may need to do a little more.”
How are Nagatomo and Campagnaro doing?
“Yuto must return from the Asian Cup, Campagnaro has a calf problem. Hopefully they will recover.”
Is the first objective is to find a balance for the four up front?
“I don’t know, I can talk about right now, With this attitude you can do great results, then the games must be won.”
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Torino were defending deep and strong aerially. That made us get nothing from set pieces, and also their goal. They broke often and forced us to defend, and we weren’t able to break often. Palacio was poor. Should have done better with his chances. Icardi miss on 74th, I think. We must keep in mind that injuries hampered the flow, and the subs exhausted. Kovacic and Guarin should have pressed forward more. We still don’t see dynamism from Guarin.
Where was Hernanes and Medel? Kuzmanovic was invisible. Obi tried, not a bad game from him. He got in some areas and crosses were decent. But he wore off.
We were direct and predictable. Maybe more creativity and off the ball movement is needed to open spaces.
I am worried about the injuries to Andreolli and D’ambrosio. We are already thin in defense. Also, bookings to Icardi and D’ambrosio won’t help, as we don’t have good replacements in case they are suspended.
Loaning off Mbaye without replacement will hurt. Nagatomo and Jonathan are out.
Torino were defending deep and strong aerially. That made us get nothing from set pieces, and also their goal. They broke often and forced us to defend, and we weren’t able to break often. Palacio was poor. Should have done better with his chances. Icardi miss on 74th, I think. We must keep in mind that injuries hampered the flow, and the subs exhausted. Kovacic and Guarin should have pressed forward more. We still don’t see dynamism from Guarin.
Where was Hernanes and Medel? Kuzmanovic was invisible. Obi tried, not a bad game from him. He got in some areas and crosses were decent. But he wore off.
We were direct and predictable. Maybe more creativity and off the ball movement is needed to open spaces.
I am worried about the injuries to Andreolli and D’ambrosio. We are already thin in defense. Also, bookings to Icardi and D’ambrosio won’t help, as we don’t have good replacements in case they are suspended.
Loaning off Mbaye without replacement will hurt. Nagatomo and Jonathan are out.
Medel was suspended for this match
No finisher . No points !
No finisher . No points !