Inter coach Antonio Spalletti apologized to the fans after the 2-0 defeat against Genoa, in which player De Rossi suffered an injury. In an interview broadcast by DAZN, Spalletti expressed his disappointment with the team's performance, defining the match as "little stuff and little fight". He highlighted the need to improve the level of tackling and running in moments of the game, as the team was outplayed in all phases of the game. According to the coach, it is essential to increase physical confrontation and battle with opponents to become competitive again.
Spalletti analyzed the cause of the defeat, wondering whether the lack of players due to injuries had an impact on the result. He reiterated that the team has "little of everything" and that it is essential to understand why the attitude shown in the previous match was not reproduced. He expressed hope that some elements of the team can contribute to greater physical effort and more fight on the field.
The coach then paid a tribute to Napoli, with whom Inter won a championship. Spalletti declared that he will experience the meeting with the Nerazzurri with "great emotion, humanity, beauty and a strong feeling towards a city to which he is very attached". He expressed his desire to remind players of the importance of understanding where football has gone, especially in terms of duels and intensity. He highlighted the need to take a small step forward, but acknowledged that time is limited.
Finally, Spalletti reiterated that the team must understand how to face the next match against Napoli, with the aim of improving their performance and bringing competitiveness back to the pitch. The coach asked the players to focus on improving their physical level and fighting, so as not to repeat the mistakes made against Genoa.