Finally, Mauro Icardi returns. The striker returned to the pitch in the 63rd minute of Inter-Villarreal and also collected an excellent assist for Brozovic’s goal. At the end of the game, Maurito spoke to Sky’s microphones, starting with Spalletti’s impact: “The coach has come here with so much desire, has clear ideas and are the ones that make us make the difference. In training we try to do what he says, he doesn’t ask for much but they are clear ideas that should be put in place and will bring great results. He’s great.” A comment then on Jovetic: “He did very well, we will see what he will do. He has great quality, he is demonstrating it in this pre-season and will definitely help us.”

Icardi seems to be bothered by the typical question about his lack of involvement in team play: “I do not answer this anymore, I’ve been feeling this thing for a while. At the end of the day, on the field, what I have to do, I do what the coach asks me. I have been working on my own away from the team because of my injury, but now I have to be ready for Fiorentina, although I actually hoped to be ready by now, but the doctors decided to be careful. I have seen an Inter team playing well, in this pre-season we have made great performances and the team does what the coach asks.”

Source: Sky Sports