Interviewed by SkySport, Inter coach Walter Mazzarri talked of the first day of the season on the pitch in Turin (0-0 was the result), and analyzed a transfer market that did not give him the much acclaimed – especially by the fans – last minute signing for the attack. There are also references to his personal and the team’s objectives, emphasizing also the importance within the team of Mateo Kovacic. Here are the words of coach WM in Andria at the launch of his book ‘The best is yet to come’ and claiming the prize ‘Mediterranean’.

RECEPTION – “Even I was surprised by the nice reception. This is a beautiful area and I’m sorry not to have had the opportunity to come so many times. I want to go back as soon as possible because the Puglia deserves it. I was pleased to be there, not to disconnect the ‘plug’ because now I can handle myself, but to distract myself because sometimes it is more helpful.”

THE SCUDETTO – “A dream? They asked me of my wins and I said that, after the Italian Cup and the Champions League with Napoli, I would like to win the league title as soon as possible, as a professional. Talking about it now, however, is premature and I don’t want to deceive anyone. we started with a winning idea, we did well in the summer, also on the transfer market. now we will focus on young people who are our heritage for the future: this is the objective.”

THE TRANSFER MARKET – “My assessment is this: the club has acted with certain parameters and I accept it all. We did well, even on the tranfer market. We have set up a competitive squad and there are motivated players. Having a lot of players can also lead to not getting the most of a few of them. We have the right number and everyone can improve in the future.”

YOUNG-EXPERIENCED – “We have the right mix, we must start from the idea that there are two teams that clashed, and if someone doesn’t play to win it can happen that you don’t see a good match. Ventura did very well with less responsibility to seek the full result. Torino’s glass, as I have already said, is half full. We’ll see how many teams will get a result at Stadio Olimpico. With the players we have, once you get to the best shape, we can play a good football.”

FREDY GUARIN – “The objective? Look, we entered into the Europa League and now everyone will have the opportunity to express themselves. If he were to deserve the trust he will enter the pitch, but I will not face anybody. He’s back in the squad of 23, the correct number for the year. The transfer market was dictated by corporate situations, I’m very glad he stayed. I’ll say no more.”

CRITICISM AFTER OLIMPICO – “This is a world in which it takes very little to get excited and depressed. Torino will be a difficult area for everyone and in the end we will evaluate. I want to see how many will be getting all three points at the Stadio Olimpico. In spite of the injury to Osvaldo and the unavailability of Palacio I’m happy. I’ve been forced to play Pablo part-time and, despite everything, I’m happy. I only want to pick up constructive criticism.”

BORINI AND LAVEZZI – “Purchases returning in January? You need to ask a professor, I’m not (laughs). The transfer market is closed, tomorrow I’m only focused on the match. God willing we will think only of football.”

BIG RIVALS – “If I think Juventus, Roma and Napoli are in front? We’re starting from the end of last season. They seem stronger and depending on the transfer market we will see… Fiorentina and AC Milan have done very well, there is also Lazio with the others. Now you can’t say anything in this regard and I want to only think about Inter, as I always have done. Eventually we will evaluate.”

Source: fcinternews.it