Antonio Conte admits Inter Milan Italian Serie A top table charge has been an incredible journey as the title is almost certain.
Conte reveals his side’s season form has surpassed even his expectations. The Nerazzurri, edged 1-0 past Hellas Verona on Sunday afternoon to move closer to the Italian Silverware.
Inter needs six points to be crowned champions thanks to Matteo Darmian’s only goal that cuts it to six points. Conte labeled inter’s form as unimaginable after seeing 17 matches unbeaten run in the league.
“We came into the match off two games where played very well and deserved more (1-1 draws against Napoli and Spezia).
“We knew that we had to deal with the physicality of Verona. It was my choice to name the same team in these three games because I knew that this was an important moment. I did not want any regrets,” Conte reveals.
“Even today we did well. It is not easy and we also know that from the teams chasing us. Who are struggling because the pressure is heavy for us and for others. We have had an incredible journey, it was unimaginable until recently,” he admits.
He explained, “If you want to win then you have to work on the mental aspect, not only on the pitch. It is not just a secondary aspect. Because, in the end, you must show the team that there is a difficult path to winning.”
“There are lots of sacrifices. Not everyone is capable and sometimes they back down. Only when you win do you understand that it was worth it,” he added.
“The wing-backs are full-backs in the defensive period, but wingers when we attack. I came to this conclusion. Because I used to play four at the back, but the positive aspects that the wing-backs offer are many. They are an extra player in the defensive phase and again in attack,” Conte concluded
Incredibly, Conte’s 3-5-2 formation has been successful as evidently, wing-back Darmian netting the winner against Verona.