Following Inter`s victory over Torino, coach Simone Inzaghi shared his thoughts in the post-match press conference. He expressed satisfaction with the team`s performance, describing it as a “great evening with a valuable opponent.” Inzaghi emphasized that playing such serious and organized matches is the only way to achieve important goals, citing the performance against Barcelona as another example of facing a strong adversary successfully through this approach.
Inzaghi candidly addressed the common observation that Inter`s squad depth might be perceived as limited. He acknowledged, “We know we don`t have the budget of PSG, Barcelona, or Bayern Munich. But we know we can be the best with organization, even if maybe we won`t be the strongest [in terms of financial power or individual resources].” This highlights his belief that tactical structure and team play are Inter`s key strengths in competing at the highest level.
The coach also singled out several players. He praised Zalewski, noting his quality and versatility, mentioning he “was born in that role” (implying a more attacking one before being used as a fifth midfielder/wing-back) and “does very well” in his current position. Inzaghi was particularly pleased with the return of key midfielders Calhanoglu and Barella, stating they “could play a part of the match today and did it well.”
Concluding his remarks, Inzaghi expressed overall happiness for the team: “I am happy for Nicola, for Taremi, for all the guys. Until the downpour, we played very well, I liked them very much.” He reiterated the point about organization being crucial, circling back to the comparison with the Barcelona match to underscore the team`s capability when well-structured.