Inter, Kolarov: 'We weren't at our best, but Atalanta is water under the bridge. Tonight is a great opportunity'
The Nerazzurri assistant manager’s comments ahead of the match against Fiorentina.
The Nerazzurri assistant manager’s comments ahead of the match against Fiorentina.This is a crucial match, both to send a message to the rest of the league (particularly to Milan and Napoli) and to bounce back immediately with a win following the home draw against Atalanta. Inter are keen to secure three points straight away and will face Fiorentina at the Franchi to achieve this goal.Aleksandar Kolarov, acting as Inter’s head coach for the evening following Cristian Chivu’s suspension, spoke about the match ahead of kick-off. Speaking to DAZN, he commented: “I’m quite calm; it’s true that this is my first time in charge on my own, but I’m quite calm. I’m confident after seeing the team this week; they give us a sense of calm.”Kolarov immediately describes the team’s current form and how they are feeling ahead of the match against Fiorentina: “The team is in great shape; we’re determined to put in a great performance tonight. After the Atalanta game, I think that’s water under the bridge; various things have happened during the season, but the team is on the up. We’ve trained really well this week and we want to put in a great performance; Fiorentina are on the up too, but we want to have our say.”Kolarovhopes to see a different Inter tonight: “It’s true, we haven’t been at our best in the last two games. But tonight we want to play an aggressive game; tonight is a great opportunity to get back to performing as well as we have all year.”Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting
Inter's Determination Against Fiorentina
Inter are gearing up for a crucial match against Fiorentina, aiming to send a message to the rest of the league and bounce back from their draw against Atalanta. With Aleksandar Kolarov taking charge in Cristian Chivu's absence, Inter are focused on securing three points and showcasing their best performance at the Franchi.
Kolarov's Confidence and Team's Preparation
Kolarov expressed confidence in leading the team and praised their preparation leading up to the match. He highlighted the team's determination and mindset, indicating their readiness to deliver a strong performance against Fiorentina.
Moving On from Atalanta
Despite recent setbacks, Kolarov emphasized putting the Atalanta game behind them and focusing on the task at hand. He acknowledged the team's form and training this week, signaling their positive trajectory and eagerness to make an impact against Fiorentina.
Aiming for Improvement
Kolarov admitted that Inter haven't been at their best recently but highlighted the match against Fiorentina as a great opportunity to regain their form. He expressed the team's intent to play aggressively and showcase their true capabilities on the field.
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