Inter coach Raffaele Palladino dedicated yesterday's entire press conference, before the match against Bologna, to midfielder Artem Dovbyk. The player, who has shown good performance in the past both with Primavera and in a match against Ascoli, now seems to have lost some space in the team's hierarchy. However, Palladino clarified that Dovbyk has been seriously evaluated and that his "moment" will come.
According to the coach, Dovbyk had a small flexor injury during the two-week international break, but responded well to the tests. “We tried to give him minutes both with Primavera and against Ascoli,” explained Palladino, underlining that the midfielder has shown he has the ability to contribute when given the opportunity. The message was clear: Dovbyk cannot be inserted into the field immediately, but must wait for his chance. “He has minutes in his legs, but as long as I don't put him on the pitch, he will have to wait for his chance,” he added, drawing a parallel with the situation of Enem and other players who find themselves in the same position.
The coach reiterated that he wants to give space to all the players who deserve his trust, but he also underlined the importance of not losing motivation. “The players have to wait for their chance, but they can be sure that I will give it to them,” said Palladino, making it clear that the team is working to find the right combination of attackers and midfielders.
Regarding tomorrow's match, Palladino maintained a neutral position, focusing instead on the form of his players. He did not reveal details about the tactical programme, but confirmed that the team is preparing hard to face Bologna. With the season still underway, the coach left open the prospect of reviewing the composition of the team based on performance and tactical needs.
In summary, the press conference highlighted Palladino's trust in Dovbyk and other players who are waiting for their chance. The Inter team, despite facing a number of challenges, is trying to maintain motivation and ensure that all players feel they have a future in the team. The next match against Bologna will be an opportunity to see if the changes proposed by the coach will bring positive results.