Mauro Icardi was beside Stefano Pioli at today’s press conference ahead of the derby on Saturday:

Have you an explanation for the decline at this decisive time of the season?

“I think the coach has said it all, we looked around and analysed what happened in these last few games. We are working for the present and for the future, we have to get past the Crotone defeat because we have important games ahead.”

As captain of Inter, do you have any promises for the fans?

“No promises, but the 5-6 months of good work can not be undone by 1-2 bad games. I do not like to make promises, I see on the field what we have done since Pioli has arrived. This is what matters.”

What did you make of Ausilio’s comments?

“There are things that I did not like. The sporting director has to motivate the team when things need to be said. He said so at the time, now we have to do well for all the people working for us. Then when things do not go well anyone can tell them to make things right. The matter is closed, we must look ahead. There are seven very important games left.”

Was it the right attitude against Crotone in the first half?

“It was definitely the right attitude, but nobody expected this team to be so soft. We were all angry, players and staff alike; we have seen the work done in recent months. It was not an Inter performance.”

Does the fact you’ve not scored against Milan weigh on you?

“No, I said it already before the reverse fixture.”

Does it bother you that Bauza was sacked after saying you’d get a chance soon?

“The national team for me is a bonus. The photo of Maxi Lopez? Many things were said that have nothing to do with regard to my family. I am very calm, I know Bauza wanted to call me, I saw the messages Zanetti sent. We’ll see who will be the coach, I will continue to do well to earn my place in the national team. It has nothing to do with my private life at this time, in two days there is an important game.”

So lethal at home but unable to score away since September, is there a problem away from home?

“I think it’s a coincidence, I never looked at this and do not remember the numbers of past years. Of course, at San Siro I feel better with our fans. The important thing though is to win even on the road.”

Can you score two goals against Milan?

“I can not promise anything, It will be nice to score if I can.”

What has caused your lack of goals since your hat-trick against Atalanta?

“I do not know, my duty is to score goals. I did well at the beginning but now I’m missing the goal. But you can not always score, is there an attacker that can do it? I have always scored a lot since I have been at Inter. “

Would you have done what Roberto Gagliardini did and attend Juve-Barca?

“You journalists always want to make some noise. Roberto went to see a quarter-final of the Champions League, a very nice game where Juve have played Great. The chance to see Barcelona does not happen every day and it was an hour’s drive from Milan. My son wanted to go to see the game. Good thing we did not go at this point.”

You’ve often shown a preference for this formation, would you be fine with someone by your side?

“Ask the coach, but the formation we have is suited to the quality of players we have today. We have wingers like Candreva and Perisic, who can go to the end and make a cross. But if I have someone a bit closer to me such as Palacio in Crotone, its okay, I adapt to what that the coach decides.”

Source: FCInterNews.it

Icardi: “There are seven very important games left, I will keep working to make the national team”

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