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Esordienti: winners of the 2nd Torneo Puleo

Inter Milan

MILAN – Yet another big success for the Inter
Youth Academy. This time it was Marco Sala’s Esordienti side that took top
honours at the 2nd edition of the Torneo Puleo by beating AC Milan in the
final. But the resounding 3-0 victory over the Rossoneri wasn’t the only
important result earned by these 2002-born lads.

The first statistic we should mention is
clearly an impressive one: 32 goals scored, and only 1 let in. We can also note
that the teams that fell to Sala’s side were by no means weak ones. The path
began against Renate, then followed with Pergolettese, Tritium, Aldini 2001 and
Pro Vercelli. In the semi-finals the young Nerazzurri came up against Juventus,
but certainly showed no fear as they came away winners with a scintillating 4-0
victory over the Bianconeri.

Then the final brought a clash against
crosstown rivals AC Milan, which allowed Inter to close out the tournament in
style: a 3-0 win. Congratulations then to Marco Sala’s team for their claiming
yet another trophy for the Inter Youth Academy.

Campagnaro: “Nothing’s going right”

Inter Milan

GENOA – "We’re a bit sad because nothing’s
been going right for us lately. We definitely need to do better. We created a
lot – more than our opponents – which is already something. For some reason,
the pitch and a bit of bad luck, we didn’t manage to claim the three points."
These were the opening statements from Hugo Campagnaro as he spoke to Inter
Channel right after this afternoon’s game against Genoa.

"Did the conditions work against Inter,
since we tried to play assertively? Definitely. In the first half they also had
some attacks they couldn’t finish off because the playing surface was in such
poor shape. Then the same thing happened to us in the second half. Actually, it
happened more to us. And then they scored from a corner kick; a play in which
the ball didn’t have to touch the ground. We also have to improve in this area.
The protests for the handball in the box? Yes, you protest when you see a
penalty infraction because you try to get the referee to whistle it. You do it
because you want to win the game, and sometimes that’s how you do it. Anyway,
right now they’re not awarding us any penalties. Oh well, they’ll come in the
future," stated the defender.

"What is being said in the dressing room
right now? We’re relaxed, even if the results aren’t coming. It’s a moment in
which nothing’s going right, but it’s a calm atmosphere. We all know we need to
improve, and we have to do it this week. What can provide the turnaround? In
times like these a big win can give us the push we need to get back on track.
Now the games are tough for everyone, not just for Inter. Especially since we’re
going through a bit of a bad spell. A victory could be the key to turning
things around," he concluded.

Cordoba: “Milito starting? It means he’s in good shape”

Inter Milan

GENOA – Before Genoa v Inter kicked off, the Nerazzurri team manager gave a few statements to Sky Sport Italia. 
Here is what he had to say: 
The first question regarded Diego Milito, pencilled in as a starter today: "The fact that Diego is on the pitch means he’s in good shape and has trained well. Before choosing him the coach has to see he’s in good shape, and he makes assessments based on training. He has to be 100% sure."
"Ranocchia and Guarin are on the bench because of transfer market choices? No, these choices are made based on training during the week, as well as recent games. They’re choices the coach makes from one week to the next."

Jonathan: “We’ll get past this with hard work”

Inter Milan

GENOA – "I’m really sorry about this
result here in Genoa. In my opinion their keeper was both good and lucky on my
1st-half chance, but we’re playing well and they didn’t have many opportunities to
score against us. Although perhaps I could have done better by putting my body
in front of the defender who was coming in. That way I could have had better
balance. But that’s not enough; we have to give even more to win these games,"
stated Jonathan as he spoke to Inter Channel after the Nerazzurri’s afternoon
match in Genoa.

He continued: "I was man-marked? It also
happened against Lazio, and then today as well. I think it’s going to happen a
lot, since our opponents know we have quality on the flanks and can make
overlapping runs. We can’t let up with the kind of good play we showed today.
But it’s a shame the ball didn’t want to go in. We have to continue working
hard, and we know this moment will pass and we’ll come thorough it. We have to
stick the ball in the net in our upcoming matches.

"How angry am I on a scale from one to
ten? Ten. We did well today, but it wasn’t enough. Perhaps we need to train
more on our finishing. We have to get past this though, because Inter can’t
continue this way. Antonelli got away from me on the goal? I was with him, then
lost him because he kept going to the near post. In that moment he got away
from me and it cost me.

"The right path to take is to continue
working as we’re doing. Actually, we need to work even more. But apart from the
goal I believe I played well. You really can’t believe how angry I am about
this result, " concluded the Brazilian.