Inter, Simone Inzaghi: "A derby of sacrifice"

Here are the words of Inter coach Simone Inzaghi after the 1-1 draw against AC Milan in the derby first leg of the Coppa Italia semifinals.

“It was a derby. We could have gone ahead in the first half with De Vrij or Frattesi. In the second half we came into the game and their episode probably helped us because then we created so much. Playing against Milan is not easy.”

“It was a derby made by my people with a great sacrifice because today we had only 14 movement players. The team after the goal did not disband. We had a good second half.”

“Clearly we did not make any calculations but at the same time we knew everything that happened. Those we did not risk we decided to safeguard them. We arrived in this month of April with a lot of pride.”

“We did not plan anything and on the contrary we always played with great commitment. My dream is to have everyone available. We are waiting for our captain and Dumfries. I am fortunate to coach this group that with their availability and desire to wear this jersey makes me proud to coach them.”