Conte: Inter desire to acquire something superb in Serie A race

Antonio Conte said Inter are still inside the hunt for the scudetto, insisting his aspect wish to "gain something excellent" in Serie A.

Inter – third within the standings – lower back to league motion following the coronavirus-enforced ruin with a 2-1 win over Sampdoria on Sunday.

Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez have been heading in the right direction in a fantastic first half, both gamers capping fine group movements as Inter regrouped from their Coppa Italia semi-final go out on the fingers of Napoli.

Conte's Inter are six points in the back of leaders Juventus thru 26 games, and five adrift of Lazio inside the race for silverware in Italy.

"This evening, we had no choice but to get the victory so we could close the space to six factors," head coach Conte stated in a news conference.


"We fuel the desire that we can acquire something brilliant. It's authentic that we could've sealed it in advance via making more of our chances, however as an alternative we conceded at the primary Samp try and got a bit anxious. It was a good performance, anyway.

"I repeat, it's not a health issue, but when we've scoring opportunities and do not take them, which also occurred inside the Coppa Italia with Napoli, all it takes is one fortunate ricochet and it's all up for grabs again.

"I wish these video games will help us recognize we ought to kill – in a sporting sense – the opponent and kill the game when we've the chance."

Inter next meet Sassuolo on Wednesday and Conte added: "We're six points off the top with 12 rounds to go. There's no margin for error, while Lazio and Juventus could have the atypical mistake and break out with it.

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"This is why want that ferocity in front of goal, because with a robust lead, we can then relax at the ball."