Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi attended a press conference after his side's thrilling 3-2 home victory over Napoli in Serie A's third round.

What pleased you most about tonight? It was such an important win.

Look, I was very pleased with how we showed character and determination in such a tightly contested match. Since arriving at Inter, I have to say this was one of the most engaging matches we've played.

No, regarding the second question—let me address it step by step so I don't miss anything. On tonight's result, what I value most is that we came back after going 0-2 down. From the start, we tried to maintain control of the game without losing our composure, even when conceding early. I must praise the players for their fighting spirit, mental strength, and quality on the pitch.

Our first goal at 0-1 made things difficult because it came from a very quick counterattack—we got caught on the ball twice and they found space. The second goal was a continuation of the same pattern. But our team didn't fall apart. We stayed in the match and tried to raise our intensity. We used the wings more effectively. At that point, we had quality players on the pitch who could create danger and shift the momentum. Making it 1-2 gave us some hope and energy. Then, through tactical adjustments and substitutions, we created some opportunities that ultimately paid off.

After we equalized at 2-2, the match developed in a way that's quite rare in Italy. Both teams seemed satisfied with the draw, but there were still thrilling moments for both sides, and the result could have gone either way. I'm grateful to my players for showing the character to accept that we might concede at any moment but still responded with such resilience on the pitch. What matters is how you react and what you show out there. Our efforts today paid dividends.

So for you as Inter manager, is this the most engaging match you've coached? Last season had exciting matches, but was there anything quite like this?

For television viewers and certainly for those at San Siro, it was definitely captivating. The stadium tonight was like a boiling cauldron. In the final minutes, I honestly didn't know how to position us on the sideline anymore. We had so many midfielders and forwards, with very few defenders. I ran to the touchline to make sure the players understood our tactical positioning clearly—to know exactly where they needed to be positioned. That way, at least in the final five minutes, we might have had slightly better balance.

However, without losing our team's identity and maintaining our style of play, staying true to our principles and knowing how to react in difficult moments—that's what made me very satisfied. It's not the first time we've shown this. So regarding this matter, I'm very content.

Manager, good evening. Could you elaborate more on your earlier comments about running to the touchline? I want to know if you were genuinely giving tactical instructions or expressing emotion—in other words, something like "no one can say we can't beat the big teams"? And I have another question...

(Interrupting) No, regarding "beating big teams"—just yesterday I asked a journalist to clarify what he meant by "big teams." I wasn't dismissing anyone. Those comments were misinterpreted. What I want to be clear about is that for me, every Serie A match is equally important. There's no need to dwell on this for the past year. Last season, the question made some sense and I could explain it, but this season I genuinely don't understand it. Why? Because we're already Serie A champions. We've successfully won the Scudetto without depending on specific match results.

I didn't dismiss anyone. However, I expect the media to accurately report everything I said and the context in which I said it. Please don't selectively quote portions just to stir controversy, grab attention, create negative sentiment, or generate divisiveness. I firmly believe this kind of reporting is harmful to modern football. When news is reported, my words and the circumstances should be presented completely and accurately. On social media, unfortunately, the reporting has become completely distorted. That's because what people search for on social media has nothing to do with sports education and the values we want to promote. Everyone is just spreading hatred now. I don't want to see that.

I hope the world—and especially the sports world—can be peaceful and everyone can support their teams. After a 100-minute match—whether you lose, win, or draw—everyone should return to their love and respect for this beautiful sport.

At the same time, we must understand that we have a responsibility to educate the next generation, especially our children. We didn't inherit this world from our ancestors; we borrowed it from future generations, so we must guide children's development in the best way possible. Yet today, I still see some seven or eight-year-olds being held up by their fathers with middle fingers raised at us. That's not a good image for the world, nor is it a good example for football.

As you mentioned, through character and fighting spirit, we finished with a very attacking 4-3-3 to try to change the match. My question is: looking at the squad additions in the transfer market this season, does this tactical shift that began emerging last season suggest we'll see more of these kinds of adjustments in the future? In other words, will the team become more "aggressive"?

No, the key is how we play, not the formation. Depending on different phases of the match and circumstances, we'll select the appropriate players based on specific requirements. For example, a player like Diouf was particularly useful tonight in certain moments. There are many excellent players who can come on when needed to help the team. Pio can provide the ball to the goal area and hold it; Marcus Thuram can be dominant in the penalty area and attack deeply; Lautaro Martínez can help organize attacks. Similarly, we have strikers who can perform well in specific situations. We think about how to play, not about formations. We adjust based on individual player qualities and specific match requirements as determined by each moment in the game.

Cristian, good evening. Setting aside the positives and negatives of this match—can we say that the team and supporters showing such remarkable desire to win and fighting spirit even when down 2-0 is terrible news for your competitors?

The greatest risk after winning a championship is that motivation and spirit can decline. However, I've never seen that from my players. From the first day of training camp in Germany through the Australia tour, they've performed remarkably. That's entirely due to them.

But it's unfair to limit our assessment to just this season. Over the past six or seven years, this team has consistently demonstrated exceptional competitiveness, fighting spirit, determination, and quality. They know how to compete and how to maintain that high level of competitiveness. We want to continue this way this season as well. We must keep improving—that's my only request. When facing difficulties and seeing the team respond this way, with such spirit and determination to progress, I'm very pleased.

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