Simone Inzaghi is proud that Inter did not lose their heads after a shock early Venezia goal, but warns the San Siro turf ‘is becoming unplayable for us and Milan.’
The Lagunari took a shock lead at San Siro with Thomas Henry, but Nicolò Barella and a last-gasp Edin Dzeko header turned it around for the 2-1 result.
It was the Nerazzurri’s ninth win in the last 10 Serie A games, interrupted only by last week’s 0-0 draw away to Atalanta.
“The team believed to the end, the lads did so well considering we were coming off the Bergamo game and extra time in the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa,” the coach told DAZN.
“The biggest problem both Inter and Milan face is the state of San Siro, as the turf is becoming unplayable for both of us. We could’ve done better, but honestly the turf is awful. We need to take action, it has never been this bad before.”
It’s unlikely to improve considering Milan play Juventus here tomorrow evening.
The fight was a tough one for Inzaghi’s Inter, who went behind to only the second goal they have conceded in the last nine rounds.
“If we analyse the goal, we should’ve done better and been more attentive before Henry’s header. We need to get back to being ferocious in these situations.
“The team could’ve lost its head after that goal, but we kept going and turned it around in the end.”
Is the comeback victory an important sign of Inter’s maturity?
“We won the Supercoppa, we progressed in the Champions League and Coppa Italia, all these are important signs and now we enjoy this victory too. We’ll get back together on Wednesday and start preparing for the derby.”
Venezia take the lead against Inter 😲
A wonderful cross from Ethan Ampadu, pin perfect to find Thomas Henry who’s powerful header flies past Handanović! pic.twitter.com/PLd5LZchiQ
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Get the new stadium built. The turf has been an issue for decades. C’mon Serie A get on with it!