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Mancini: Leave Adriano alone
Roberto Mancini urged the Press to release its grip on a tense Adriano and praised match-winner Julio Ricardo Cruz.
“We went behind on Porto’s only shot on goal so, in this difficult time, we struggled a bit to get back on track. Nonetheless, I’m sure we deserved to win tonight,” he said after Inter’s 2-1 victory.
“The pitch is deteriorating and the absence of a crowd is really causing us problems. We pushed and pushed until we eventually found a way through.”
It was a sluggish performance, particularly from Adriano, who has been in the media spotlight over the last few weeks for his tardiness and the alleged break-up with his girlfriend. Some sections of the Italian Press suggest this is the reason for his poor form and published details of his partying lifestyle.
“I think that a 23-year-old lad has the right to have fun in his life,” insisted Mancio. “He’s not the only one who can turn up late occasionally and I think there has been too much talk about his private life lately. It’s his job to make the most of his talents on the field, but he needs more than a week of solid training to recover his form. We should leave Adriano’s private life to him and it’s nobody else’s business.”
Adriano was replaced by Cruz and that proved to be the turning point, as the Argentine bagged a brace to turn the game around completely after an early Hugo Almeida missile of a free kick from 30 metres.
“Cruz had fresh legs and could put more pressure on our opponents. If the strikers continue to push midfielders and force them into mistakes, we’ll win a lot more games. Clearly we didn’t push as much in the first half as there was time to get back into it, but the tempo was a little slow and improved after the break.”
Luis Figo put in a series of crosses for the ineffective forwards and impressed Mancini with his performance, while the tactician hinted at a new partnership for the trip to Lazio.
“Figo did very well tonight and I’m happy for him, as he’s a great professional and has worked hard to settle in. Cruz and Adriano have played together before with good results.”
Inter are now four points clear at the top of Group H with Artmedia and Rangers on five and Porto bringing up the rear with three.
“I won’t say we’re already qualified for the next round, but there can’t be long to go, and so we must focus on getting back on track in Serie A and getting a win away to Lazio this weekend.”
C4
"It was a sluggish performance, particularly from Adriano, who has been in the media spotlight over the last few weeks for his tardiness and the alleged break-up with his girlfriend. Some sections of the Italian Press suggest this is the reason for his poor form and published details of his partying lifestyle. "
Adriano phucking another sefish. I really want kicking Adriano ass. this type players will betray one´s club. like Pignaldo. but I hope Adriano is totally different person.
However... I really dislike J.Cesar. because J.Cesar only good response. he had huge problem air, communication with defenders, inexperience.
I don't understand Mancini. why not Toldo?????
Roberto Mancini urged the Press to release its grip on a tense Adriano and praised match-winner Julio Ricardo Cruz.
“We went behind on Porto’s only shot on goal so, in this difficult time, we struggled a bit to get back on track. Nonetheless, I’m sure we deserved to win tonight,” he said after Inter’s 2-1 victory.
“The pitch is deteriorating and the absence of a crowd is really causing us problems. We pushed and pushed until we eventually found a way through.”
It was a sluggish performance, particularly from Adriano, who has been in the media spotlight over the last few weeks for his tardiness and the alleged break-up with his girlfriend. Some sections of the Italian Press suggest this is the reason for his poor form and published details of his partying lifestyle.
“I think that a 23-year-old lad has the right to have fun in his life,” insisted Mancio. “He’s not the only one who can turn up late occasionally and I think there has been too much talk about his private life lately. It’s his job to make the most of his talents on the field, but he needs more than a week of solid training to recover his form. We should leave Adriano’s private life to him and it’s nobody else’s business.”
Adriano was replaced by Cruz and that proved to be the turning point, as the Argentine bagged a brace to turn the game around completely after an early Hugo Almeida missile of a free kick from 30 metres.
“Cruz had fresh legs and could put more pressure on our opponents. If the strikers continue to push midfielders and force them into mistakes, we’ll win a lot more games. Clearly we didn’t push as much in the first half as there was time to get back into it, but the tempo was a little slow and improved after the break.”
Luis Figo put in a series of crosses for the ineffective forwards and impressed Mancini with his performance, while the tactician hinted at a new partnership for the trip to Lazio.
“Figo did very well tonight and I’m happy for him, as he’s a great professional and has worked hard to settle in. Cruz and Adriano have played together before with good results.”
Inter are now four points clear at the top of Group H with Artmedia and Rangers on five and Porto bringing up the rear with three.
“I won’t say we’re already qualified for the next round, but there can’t be long to go, and so we must focus on getting back on track in Serie A and getting a win away to Lazio this weekend.”
C4
"It was a sluggish performance, particularly from Adriano, who has been in the media spotlight over the last few weeks for his tardiness and the alleged break-up with his girlfriend. Some sections of the Italian Press suggest this is the reason for his poor form and published details of his partying lifestyle. "
Adriano phucking another sefish. I really want kicking Adriano ass. this type players will betray one´s club. like Pignaldo. but I hope Adriano is totally different person.
However... I really dislike J.Cesar. because J.Cesar only good response. he had huge problem air, communication with defenders, inexperience.
I don't understand Mancini. why not Toldo?????
