Luciano Spalletti is concerned about Chievo, but warns time is running out for Inter. “We are in no way inferior” to Roma and Lazio in the fight for a top four place.
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Luciano Spalletti is concerned about Chievo, but warns time is running out for Inter. “We are in no way inferior” to Roma and Lazio in the fight for a top four place.
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“Chievo have experience and know how to deal with difficult situations, so they know that at this stage of the season it’s important to play in a certain way to achieve the objective of safety,” said Spalletti in his Press conference.
“All this makes tomorrow’s game very dangerous for us, as they need points as soon as possible to ensure they can stay in Serie A definitively.
“We too are targeting an important objective and there isn’t much time left for us to achieve it. We can’t delay any further, can’t make any more mistakes. We are working well and on Wednesday showed we’re in good shape.
“We now have to give it everything we’ve got for the final weeks of the season.”
The Nerazzurri are currently in fifth place, one point behind both Roma and Lazio, but only the top four go into the Champions League.
“Inter are in no way inferior to the Roman teams. We’re only one point behind, but otherwise are on the same level. Plus, we are Inter.
“What we’ve done so far is not totally wrong. We wanted to play for a Champions League spot to the end and that is where we are now. We’ll grow if we learn from our mistakes and must be ambitious.
“The most important match is always the next one and we have to focus on that, not on the table or what the other sides are doing.”
Roberto Gagliardini is out injured, but Matias Vecino has recovered and is ready to start in midfield.
“Losing Gagliardini won’t force us to change tactically. Marcelo Brozovic brings something extra to the team, as when he’s in good shape, he takes on the responsibility of trying something extraordinary.
“He has found his balance and now his teammates also feel the positive effects of his contribution.”