Frank de Boer warned Inter “will not change our approach” against Cagliari, but need to avoid “blackouts and naïve mistakes.”
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“We must improve, but we always want to win against any opponent,” said the Coach in his Press conference.
Frank de Boer warned Inter “will not change our approach” against Cagliari, but need to avoid “blackouts and naïve mistakes.”
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“We must improve, but we always want to win against any opponent,” said the Coach in his Press conference.
“Against sides like Juventus the game is going to be more open, but there are fewer spaces with the smaller clubs. It makes it difficult for us, but the important thing is that we have patience.
“Roma and Napoli have their style of football and do not change it. We didn’t change our approach even against Juventus, so why should we modify it against other teams?
“We must win tomorrow to stay close to the leading group. I have a lot of faith in my players. It hasn’t been easy for us to remain a united block because there were gaps between the various elements, but I talked to my players and they understood it’s important to stay tight.”
Inter have conceded the first goal in all but one of their nine competitive games this season, so what is the cause?
“We analysed everything with the staff and must start playing before the 20th minute. When we are able to avoid these blackouts, we will make some steps forward.
“We can’t keep losing possession in such a naïve fashion, especially in dangerous areas of the pitch. These are errors that must be avoided.”
Having lost the opening two Europa League games, will De Boer rotate the squad to rest stars for Thursday?
“We have to win against Southampton and know it is an important game. The players are ready to have more than one match in a week.
“It’s not a problem for me to use a player regularly, as it all depends on their fitness levels.”
Could Gary Medel be used as a centre-back?
“He played very well there for Chile, so he is certainly an option.”