Inter Coach Roberto Mancini says that he will test the younger players against Qarabag, while Nemanja Vidic ‘can be important’.
Mancini's team is emerging from a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Udinese, and the Coach has already stated that ‘they want to win’ in the Europa League game against Qarabag tonight.
Inter Coach Roberto Mancini says that he will test the younger players against Qarabag, while Nemanja Vidic ‘can be important’.
Mancini's team is emerging from a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Udinese, and the Coach has already stated that ‘they want to win’ in the Europa League game against Qarabag tonight.
In spite of the loss, the ex-Sampdoria icon believes that the game against Udinese should provide the starting point for tonight's performance – in particular the first half performance.
“It was a very positive note,” said Mancini. “So we must absolutely start again from there.
“Even though this game doesn't count towards the standings, there are some players who had less time on the pitch than the others, and some who are emerging from injuries.
“So they need to play so they can put some minutes into their legs, and they can become useful for the games in the future. It's going to be an important game.”
Among the players called up there is Inter prospect Federico Bonazzoli, 17.
“Bonazzoli is one among many, we took several young players here. They're all very young and I think some of them will get some playing time.
“There are some players I still haven't seen because of injury, too, who were not in a condition to play.
“For some of them this is going to be an important game.”
Central defender Nemanja Vidic could not be called up for a case of flu and is being linked to Manchester United for a shock return transfer.
However, the Inter Coach made no comment about the mercato, focusing on the player's form instead.
“We've known since yesterday that he had this trouble with the flu, he came to the airport but he was in no condition to join the flight.
“He did not play against Milan and he's had some physical trouble. If he's in shape he will certainly be useful to the team, with all his experience.”
Inter play Qarabag at 17:00 GMT this evening.