Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi acknowledged the toll of a demanding season following his team's 3-0 loss to AC Milan in the Coppa Italia semi-finals. With both Serie A and Champions League titles still within reach, Inzaghi expressed concern after a second consecutive defeat, following a 1-0 league loss to Bologna. He urged his players to rebound from these setbacks.
Inzaghi admitted to being worried, stating that losing two games in a row was not typical for the team. He emphasized the need to analyze both defeats thoroughly. He felt the team didn't deserve to lose against Bologna and that they ran out of energy in the second half of the Coppa Italia match. He stressed the importance of perseverance, acknowledging both physical and mental fatigue.
The coach highlighted the team's journey, which has brought both joy and disappointment, including the recent loss. He believed they could have performed better, citing a lack of sharpness in crucial moments. Inzaghi dismissed the packed schedule as an excuse, emphasizing the need for the team to regain confidence for the remainder of the season, starting with their upcoming match against AS Roma.
AC Milan's coach, Sergio Conceicao, expressed confidence in his team's ability to defeat their rivals, despite a disappointing season. He mentioned the importance of small details and praised the team's attitude, defensive tightness, and attacking prowess. He emphasized the team's quality, humility, and desire to win.
Conceicao noted that his team had not yet won anything and that they needed to focus on the final and making a difference in the league to improve their image. He believed they possessed more quality than they had demonstrated.
5 Comments
Loubianka
The lack of sharpness is a coaching issue. Inzaghi should be more proactive in training.
BuggaBoom
I'm glad Inzaghi is not making excuses for the losses but is focusing on what needs to improve.
Loubianka
Enough with the talk, we need results. Two losses already, and it feels like the season is slipping away.
Katchuka
It's great to see Inzaghi acknowledging the team's struggles. Honesty is the first step to improvement.
KittyKat
The team seemed out of ideas; that comes down to coaching decisions during the match.