Roberto Mancini was suspended, so director Piero Ausilio analysed Inter’s 2-1 Europa League win over Dnipro.
Roberto Mancini was suspended, so director Piero Ausilio analysed Inter’s 2-1 Europa League win over Dnipro.
The new Coach was in the stands due to a left-over ban from his time at Galatasaray.
“From what I heard, Nagatomo hurt his shoulder, but it’s nothing serious and surgery should not be taken into consideration,” said Ausilio in a Press conference.
Once again, Samir Handanovic came to the rescue with a penalty save – his sixth spot-kick success in a row.
“It would be better not to concede so many penalties, but with a goalkeeper like him we seem to have the advantage. His statistics are remarkable and there’s nothing casual about it. He is a professional who works hard for these results.”
Captain Andrea Ranocchia was sent off for a second bookable offence within a minute of the restart. Is he struggling with the change of tactics under Mancini?
“I didn’t see him struggling, even if tonight was not his best performance. If I think about the derby and his game for Italy, I see an important player who wants to become a leader of this team.
“It was important to win today, we knew it would be tough with 10 men, but we booked our spot in the next round and that is what counts.”
Inter have repeatedly been linked with Dnipro winger Yevhan Konoplyanka, but it was his penalty that Handanovic parried.
“He’s a very good player and did well in both games against us this season. Could he be useful for our team? He’s talented, much like his teammates.”