“I called Conte after Fiorentina-Napoli”

The day after the final of the Italian Super Cupil Milan can enjoy the extraordinary success gained in comeback against Simone Inzaghi’s Inter. A branded victory Sergio Conceiçãoa coach capable of making an immediate impact on the Rossoneri locker room, even with a bit of luck. To confirm this, on the day dedicated to post-match comments and analyses, Arrigo Sacchialways very attentive to the dynamics that characterize the Rossoneri environment. Not only that, because Sacchi also had the opportunity to talk about the Naples by Antonio Contewinter champion awaiting the recoveries of Atalanta and Inter, thanks to the success in Florence.

Arrigo Sacchi praises Conçeicao: “A gentleman coach”

In the aftermath of the final between Inter and Milan, Arrigo Sacchi he commented to Gazzetta dello Sport the final result of the “super derby”, focusing on the progress of the race and the impact given by Sergio Conceição to his boys: “First thing: beautiful match, played at a Premier League pace. A great commercial for Italian football. An international match, of the highest level. The match was balanced, but the Rossoneri put in that extra pinch of malice. Second thing: Milan is alivehe demonstrated it in the semi-final against Juve and then against Inter”underlined the former coach of the Italian national team.

And then he added: “Second thing: Milan is alivehe demonstrated it in the semi-final against Juve and then against Inter. Third thing: Conceiçao is a great coach. Fourth thing: l’Interfor the qualities it has, needs to handle it better the match if they lead 2-0″.

Sacchi disappointed by Inzaghi’s Inter: “This is what I expected”

Arrigo Sacchilike fans and professionals, definitely expected more from an experienced and equipped team like l’Interled by a now experienced coach: “At 2-0, a strong and experienced team like the Nerazzurri must put the game in the bank and hide the ball from the opponent – reiterated the former Milan and Parma coach –. She didn’t succeed, perhaps because she suffered too much from the vehement AC Milan reaction. And, on a tactical level, Inter were unable to find a way to contain Leao“he specified.

A heavy defeatin terms of method, score and opponent, but which does not erase the good things built by Inzaghi’s team in recent seasons: “In my opinion, Inter remains the most complete team in Serie A – Sacchi told Rosea –. He has the chance to win the scudetto and fight all the way for the Champions League. Certain, this defeat must be managedespecially from a psychological point of view, with intelligence. But I’m sure that the Nerazzurri managers, the president Marotta in the lead, and the coach will help the players overcome this bad moment.”.

After all, it was reasonable to expect one management different from the Nerazzurri: “I expected Inter to become totally in control of the pitch. He gave too many spaces to Milan and Leao and his teammates exalted themselves in those spaces. I saw a team that was too passive“.

Sacchi, the background: “I called Conte after Fiorentina-Napoli”

Chocolate in the Christmas stocking also for Antonio Conteone of the coaches who is surprising the most Arrigo Sacchi in this sporting season, considering the rubble from which he had to start again. In an interview granted to The Morningthe former Italian coach also revealed a curious thing backstory: “Conte’s is a true masterpiece: first place, personality, the way Napoli plays. Sunday, after the 3-0 against Fiorentina l‘I called to tell him: you are one of the best of all“he revealed.

“It’s not easy to arrive and be able to put all things in place so quickly – underlined Sacchi -. He is one of the few capable of improving himself, others and the company he works for every day. One cannot help but be impressed by the way this Napoli team won in Florence and reached the top of the championship. There’s fun and excitement.”

Il “Contian model” stands out in a football often linked to dogmas and clichés: “Our football has always been overwhelmed by ignorance: everyone has always believed that it is an individual and defensive game. But that’s not the case: it’s a team and offensive sport – Sacchi recalled -. It’s no coincidence that the game is played with eleven players. And when you see Antonio’s matches you realize that all those eleven attack, defend, attack, help each other, reason, they have ideas. There is mastery in this. And indeed I called him to say: you were wonderful“.