The Nerazzurri coach doesn’t hide: “Everything could have been managed better. Carlos Augusto, Frattesi, Dumfries… we wasted too much”
History was there, one step away: the sixth Super Cup, the fourth in a row with the Nerazzurri, the seventh trophy with Inter, the possibility of joining Herrera and Mancini at the top of the ranking of the most successful coaches in the history of the club. Everything seemed to be set: 1-0 at the end of the first half, doubling the lead a few seconds before the start of the second half. And instead, nothing. Everything postponed. Inzaghi is licking very open wounds and is now called upon to make very in-depth assessments. “It’s a burning, painful, painful defeat – began the coach after the match -. We must congratulate Milan because they never gave up, but in the 2-1 play we had the ball. We had to control it, even if there was probably a foul on Asllani. Then we blew the 3-1 lead. But even though it hurts, this team has always gotten back up: we move forward, we will have 6 games in 18 days and we will need to start again in the best way.”
defense flop
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In recent weeks, Inter had armored their defensive department. Tonight however he conceded 3 goals, 2 of which in the last 10′. A trend that is repeated too often for the Nerazzurri: “But I believe that the data relating to goals conceded at the end does not only concern Inter – Simone defends himself -. The fatigue increases and the intensity decreases, it’s normal. The team gave everything but they needed to be managed better because in the first half Milan didn’t press high. Their substitutions had an impact: offensive and defensive players came on but Inter wasted too many opportunities even at 2-2: Carlos Augusto. Frattesi, Dumfries… we didn’t close it out and it hurts so much. Losing a final with a 2-goal lead really hurts. And on the individuals: “Calhanoglu and Thuram? Each team has its essentials, but that doesn’t have to be our case: we need everyone. We’re waiting for the defenders to return too because we need them. But when you have all these close matches it becomes difficult …”.
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