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Antonio Conte yelled at reporters to “think before asking questions” and explained his options for Inter’s exit from the Champions League to Shakhtar Donetsk.
The Nerazzurri would have qualified for the round of 16 if they had beaten Shakhtar Donetsk at San Siro, but they only managed a 0-0 draw.
Shakhtar built their success with victories at home and away against Real Madrid, scoring a total of just five goals in six games.
On the other hand, Inter drew 0-0 in both Ukraine and San Siro and this is the first time they have finished last in their Champions League group.
Conte was visibly irritated when interviewed by Sky Sport Italia after the match and immediately responded to reporters who asked if there was a lack of determination for a match that must win.
“You can have your opinion, I respect it. I do not agree, because I think the team gave everything they had, they did everything necessary. It’s amazing that in the two games we dominated against Shakhtar we didn’t score a single goal.
“I don’t agree that we lacked determination at all. My players gave it their all tonight, so I don’t agree at all.
“We have to evaluate everything with a cool head, not after an outing like this. There is a lot of regret and disappointment, but I don’t think we lack determination, focus or aggression.
“We lacked a goal and throughout the Champions League campaign we have had no luck with the referees and the VAR. If you go back and look at all the situations that were not seen or evaluated, then …
“Having said that, there is disappointment because we had the chances, but if he doesn’t score goals, he doesn’t win.”
Sky expert Fabio Capello said there was no determination, the desire to win at all costs, but Conte just shrugged.
“I have no answer to that.”
Conte was asked about the substitutions, as he didn’t make any until Ivan Perisic in 68th minute for Ashley Young.
Alexis Sánchez replaced Roberto Gagliardini in the 75th, then Christian Eriksen, Matteo Darmian and Danilo D’Ambrosio were the last attempts at 86 minutes.
“I presented Alexis Sánchez with 20 minutes to go, including stoppages. We would have been unbalanced with three forwards, but then I think Lautaro ran out of strength. In midfield, those were the players he had.
“It was Alexis or Eriksen for Gagliardini, but I preferred to add another striker and go for the victory. When I saw that Lautaro was out of strength, I introduced Eriksen. “
When Conte was asked how Inter drew 0-0 with Shakhtar both at home and away when they beat this team 5-0 in the Europa League semi-final in August, his mood turned even more. bitter.
“The Shakhtar came here and transformed their tactics against us to neutralize us. They lost 5-0, that’s why they changed. Think before you ask questions! “
The presenter Conte mocked was Anna Billò, who is married to PSG director Leonardo.
Capello then asked if you really have a Plan B when things don’t work out, as Shakhtar changed to deal with it.
“We have a Plan B, but I will not talk about it here, otherwise it will be a total disaster and that too will be neutralized.”
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