Failed to head to the Coppa Italia Final, Conte says Inter is careless

DBasia.news – Inter Milan coach, Antonio Conte blamed his team’s back line after the Nerazzurri lost 1-2 on aggregate to Napoli and failed to make the Coppa Italia final.

Inter Milan were on the lead by 1-0 when the match entered the 2nd minute. Christian Eriksen’s corner kick went straight into the goal.

However, Il Biscione’s superiority did not last. Napoli launched a counterattack through Lorenzo Insigne. Then, the captain gave a pass to Dries Mertens who struck the ball into the goal.

Inter Milan launched a number of attacks to score additional goals. However, David Ospina’s brilliant action became a stumbling block. In the end, Napoli won 2-1 on aggregate and will challenge Juventus in the top match.

“I believe we deserved to reach the final. I have little room to criticize my players. Because, this is aggressive football that I want to see, dominating the game,” said Conte as reported by Italian Football.

“We created a lot of chances and could have been more deadly in front of the goal. However, David Ospina made some stunning and decisive saves.”

Antonio Conte was disappointed with the goal created by Napoli. According to him, the goal was created because the Inter Milan players were not focused.

However, Conte tried to take the positive side of the goal. According to the former Chelsea tactician, Mertens’ goal will make his team learn about details.

“This is Inter that I want to see, attacking and does not allow Napoli to develop. We have more than 60 percent possession and a lot more regarding shots on goal. I have to be happy with what my team is doing. I feel that we deserved to win, “stated Conte. Next, Inter Milan will host Sampdoria in the 2019-2020 Serie A match, at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Sunday (6/22). At present, Inter are nine points behind Juventus who are at the top of the table.