Inter Coach Frank de Boer says his side “are not physically ready”, which is why he left out Ivan Perisic.
The former Ajax boss replaced Roberto Mancini on the Nerazzurri bench this summer, but saw his side defeated by Chievo in his first competitive match.
“We’re not physically ready, which is why I chose a way of playing which would ensure more certainties,” De Boer explained to Algemeen Dagblad.
Inter Coach Frank de Boer says his side “are not physically ready”, which is why he left out Ivan Perisic.
The former Ajax boss replaced Roberto Mancini on the Nerazzurri bench this summer, but saw his side defeated by Chievo in his first competitive match.
“We’re not physically ready, which is why I chose a way of playing which would ensure more certainties,” De Boer explained to Algemeen Dagblad.
“The best Inter players haven’t played in a full match all summer. They’ll have to work to get in top condition in the coming weeks, but the League has started.
“In the squad we have several players who were at the Euros and the Copa America. Just look at our midfield, there’s an Argentine international [Ever Banega], a Chilean [Gary Medel] and Antonio Candreva, who played at the Euros with Italy.
“Why was Perisic left out of the starting XI? He’s a great player, but he’s not physically ready after the European Championships with Croatia.
“I chose a more conservative approach, which is why I didn’t play him.”