Luciano Spalletti admits Inter “seem incapable of maintaining concentration for long periods” after a 4-1 defeat to Atalanta.
The Nerazzurri had been out looking for their eighth consecutive Serie A victory and were fresh from a 1-1 Champions League draw with Barcelona, but were comprehensively outplayed.
“Unfortunately, we seem incapable of maintaining concentration for long periods,” the Coach told DAZN.
Luciano Spalletti admits Inter “seem incapable of maintaining concentration for long periods” after a 4-1 defeat to Atalanta.
The Nerazzurri had been out looking for their eighth consecutive Serie A victory and were fresh from a 1-1 Champions League draw with Barcelona, but were comprehensively outplayed.
“Unfortunately, we seem incapable of maintaining concentration for long periods,” the Coach told DAZN.
“That means we give our opponents extra space and our lapses in focus. We take it too easily and when we’re up against a side that is this determined and well-organised, it all becomes more difficult.”
Samir Handanovic, the woodwork and some shocking Atalanta finishing kept Inter in it at half-time, with Mauro Icardi’s penalty drawing level.
“The game was going in the direction we wanted after the equaliser, the direction we had hoped for from the start, but we lost too many individual duels and our positioning was all wrong.
“Atalanta maintained a consistent approach from the start, but we pushed up through the middle and for a while either side could’ve won.
“Then we had another dip in concentration and Atalanta took advantage on set plays.”
Marcelo Brozovic saw red in stoppages for a second bookable offence and will be suspended against Frosinone.
“It didn’t seem like a nasty foul. At that moment, an emotional reaction can happen.”