Stefano Pioli claims beating Juventus “can be worth more” than three points for Inter ahead of Sunday’s Derby d’Italia.
Pioli has yet to register a win against Juve in his coaching career, but Inter have already beaten the Bianconeri this season and the Coach believes another Beneamata victory would give them a mental edge on their opponents, the result aside.
“We were taught another good lesson on Tuesday,” he said at a Press conference.
Stefano Pioli claims beating Juventus “can be worth more” than three points for Inter ahead of Sunday’s Derby d’Italia.
Pioli has yet to register a win against Juve in his coaching career, but Inter have already beaten the Bianconeri this season and the Coach believes another Beneamata victory would give them a mental edge on their opponents, the result aside.
“We were taught another good lesson on Tuesday,” he said at a Press conference.
“Now we’re even more aware of what we must do. We must try to be a team. The individual side isn’t important.
“We know that when we play with intensity and pace, with the work of everyone, we can be strong.
“If we lose distances and we’re not very refined in our play, we run the risk [of losing].
“Despite the defeat, we’ve shown that we’re alive and know how to play with heart, which will serve us well on Sunday night.
“If I’ve never beaten the Bianconeri as a Coach then it’s because I hadn’t coached Inter.
“Juve are strong, in terms of numbers, results, mentality, players and Coach. They move well in their new formation.
“We must give them as little space as possible. They’re the best team in Italy, but we’re among the teams that can make life difficult for them.
“The numbers say that Juve are the team that score more at the start of the game and Inter at the end.
“Our approach must be effective in dealing with a team who will put us under [difficult].
“It’s a game that’s worth three points, but it can also be worth more.
“It’s not called the Derby d’Italia by chance, it’s regarded very highly and we’ve prepared for it well.
“Every win gives us more confidence and conviction, while any wrong step moves us away from our objective, but it won’t be a decisive game for either team.”