Inter coach Antonio Conte discussed the Nerazzurri’s 2-1 win over Sampdoria last night when speaking to gathered reporters in a press conference broadcaster by InterTV after the game.

“Tonight, we had an obligation to win, so we’d be six points from the top. Hopes are raised to do something extraordinary.

“We could have been a bit more relaxed taking advantage of the opportunities, instead we scored a goal at the first opportunity and went a bit overboard. But well, good game by the guys. We start this tour-de-force knowing that we need everyone and we want to do important things.”

He discussed the performance of Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen, who bagged an assist last night after setting up Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku.

“We must continue to use these new solutions, also trying to recover all the players of the squad. With Christian we were able to work with more time, both tactically and physically. He’s in the system, but he has to become more clinical too and score goals. But I’m happy, knowing that in two days we’ll be back on the pitch and it’ll be a vital three points.”

The former Chelsea and Juventus coach touched on how the team struggle to fully close out matches.

“It’s not a condition problem. I repeat, when you have opportunities you have to capitalize on them, like what happened at Napoli.

“Today we had two sensational chances right at the start of the second half and then we got a bit worried, even though we continued to create.”

Finally, Conte discussed whether Inter are back in the running for the league title now. The Milanese club are five points behind second place Lazio and six points behind rivals and league leaders Juventus.

“We have to feed hope and desire, we have worked to finish the season in the best possible way. We’re six points away with 12 games to go, there won’t be room for mistakes, Lazio and Juventus will be able to make them. That’s why we need to be clear in front of goal, also because if you’re more relaxed you can rest with the ball.”

Inter are hoping to compete in the title race with Juventus and Lazio, with last night’s win against Sampdoria being crucial for their hopes. The Milanese club disappointed in both the Champions League and Coppa Italia this season, and so the league is the main focus of Conte and the squad.

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