Roberto Mancini admits Inter have “a San Siro problem,” need champions, but lacked “luck” against Juventus.
The Nerazzurri had gone 1-0 up on home turf in the Derby d’Italia, but were beaten 2-1 by a second-string and largely unmotivated side.
“We played truly well in the first half and should’ve gone 2-0 or 3-0 up. Instead, in my view, we failed to make the most of that pressure,” Mancio told Sky Sport Italia.
Roberto Mancini admits Inter have “a San Siro problem,” need champions, but lacked “luck” against Juventus.
The Nerazzurri had gone 1-0 up on home turf in the Derby d’Italia, but were beaten 2-1 by a second-string and largely unmotivated side.
“We played truly well in the first half and should’ve gone 2-0 or 3-0 up. Instead, in my view, we failed to make the most of that pressure,” Mancio told Sky Sport Italia.
“After the break we conceded on a ball we got wrong. I thought we played better than Juve, but that’s not enough in a game like this, as you need good luck too.
“Yuto Nagatomo created a lot down the left when he came on and we did have the chances to score more goals.”
The goals were gifted to Juve, as Nemanja Vidic brought down Alessandro Matri on a Gary Medel backpass for the penalty, then Samir Handanovic’s howler let in an Alvaro Morata shot.
“Vidic could’ve been a bit more careful, but these things happen.”
With this defeat, hopes of qualifying for the Europa League have surely crumbled.
“It’s difficult, but as I said a few weeks ago that won’t change our future. We are building for the future, this team needs experienced players who can raise the quality level of the squad.
“Above all, experienced champions help the younger players to grow and slowly improve in every area.”
Inter are surprisingly poor at home, so is it a tactical or a psychological problem?
“San Siro weighs on us a bit too much and we have to work on that, as San Siro is our home, so we need to make it into a strength and not a weakness.”
Mancini was asked why Juventus were head and shoulders above the rest of Serie A.
“Juventus are stronger, but it’s not such a clear gap. I think if we do things the right way, the gap can close up.”