In his press conference prior to Inter-Lyon, Spalletti answered reporters’ various questions.
Will Icardi play tomorrow?
“No, he will not play. He is still recovering from his injury. ”
Can high temperature impact the game and the way you play?
“Playing under these conditions is not ideal. We also want speed, and with the heat, it’s not easy to keep the tempo I am trying to implement.”
What can you take from the game against Schalke 04?
“I have seen progress and positive ideas, but we must continue and confirm the progress with results.”
Did you talk to Sabatini and Ausilio here in Nanjing?
“We’ll talk tonight after training, all together.”
What do you think of other market moves? Bonucci away from Juventus can be a boost for you?
“We are talking about important teams that can afford important sales, such as Pogba at the time. They have got a lot of money, but it will not be easy to replace one with Bonucci’s personality.”
How is Kondogbia? Will we see him on the pitch tomorrow?
“Some things will have to change. Murillo will play as a holder, like Borja Valero. Geoffrey suffered an ankle injury, but will be available. In the middle I must evaluate everyone according to their physical readiness; I’ll evaluate Kondogbia the same way. In general, I will change things since we’re playing so many games in so few days with training sessions thrown in between. It’s tough.”
Do you have time to do tactical work?
“This morning we did an hour of video on the game against Schalke, tomorrow we will replicate something like that. It is crucial for me to speak to the team regularly. ”
Perisic is still here: will he stay?
“For me, it’s a very simple speech: Ivan is important to us. This situation, in itself, is positive, meaning that the lad is strong, one of the best. If Inter were to accept a certain kind of offer, we will be playing an equally important player in his place. For now, though, everything is the way it is.”
Source: FCInterNews.it
