Frank de Boer admits Inter “could’ve drawn or lost” their 2-1 victory away to Pescara and explained his surprising tactical changes.

Jean-Christophe Bahebeck had put the hosts in front before a late Mauro Icardi brace turned it around at the Stadio Adriatico.

Frank de Boer admits Inter “could’ve drawn or lost” their 2-1 victory away to Pescara and explained his surprising tactical changes.

Jean-Christophe Bahebeck had put the hosts in front before a late Mauro Icardi brace turned it around at the Stadio Adriatico.

“Of course we can work very hard and not get points. We worked very hard for the last three weeks, but in the end we could’ve drawn or lost this game too,” the Coach told Mediaset Premium and Sky Sport Italia.

“There were some good things we can build on in future. I saw a team that wanted to win and that is already very important for me. We played very well in the first half and the three Pescara chances were from our errors.”

De Boer surprised by making all three substitutions 15 minutes from time, introducing Eder, Stevan Jovetic and Rodrigo Palacio.

“After going 1-0 down we were too wide and Pescara could’ve scored a second, so I preferred to have three sets of fresh legs and refresh the team.

“I thought the first 20 minutes of the second half were the best we’ve done all season, but after we lost the ball in a foolish way, we lost our heads, so I thought it important to introduce three players and shake things up.

“In the end I think the victory was deserved. If you analyse the chances Pescara had, they were always our fault. When you give the ball away, then it will always be difficult. I think if we improve in that, then we’ll limit the chances for the opposition because they won’t have the ball.

“I also think it’s important to mark preventatively, as we needed Samir Handanovic to make some crucial stops in certain situations. He was extraordinary today again.

“Football is about small details and I saw some good things tonight. With good players, you can play any kind of system.”

Will De Boer adapt to Italian football or continue to focus on his Dutch approach?

“I am convinced you have to defend and attack all together, so that’s the most important thing. We are united with one idea, the full-backs are very important to create space and we have to know when to be in the right place. Tonight the full-backs were too deep and we talked about that at half-time.”

Gabriel Barbosa – nicknamed Gabigol – is due to arrive in Italy next week from Santos, so how will he fit in?

“I don’t see why Icardi and Gabigol can’t play together. Good players always adapt and Gabigol can play in three different positions. We’ve got a long period ahead of us and will need everyone.

“Gabigol proved himself to be a fantastic player, all the European clubs want him. I hope he will soon be a part of this fantastic team.”

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