The tension is rising at Inter as Roberto Mancini confessed “I do not agree with Massimo Moratti” on the post-derby defeat criticism.
The President was irritated after the 2-1 loss to Milan on Sunday and complained “we approached it with excessive prudence and should have more courage in the final games.”
Two days later, Coach Mancini made his response heard during a Press Conference for Wednesday’s Coppa Italia clash with Lazio.
“It is absolutely not true and I do not agree. There is no way we can talk of a lack of courage, especially as we never played for a draw in the derby or any other game.”
The row comes at a time when Mancini’s future is in doubt, as even a third consecutive Scudetto might not be enough to keep him in the job with Jose Mourinho hovering.
“Everyone can see it their way, but I think when there is a defeat people always look for the scapegoat, which is usually the Coach,” continued Mancio.
“If Moratti saw it that way then he is free to do so, but I certainly do not agree. Anyway, it’s not a problem.”
There are other issues, as last week Moratti commented “it all depends on him” when asked if Mancini would remain next season.
“I have a contract with Inter for the next three years and that is all that needs to be said. What more should I add?
“I don’t know what it means to say my future depends on me. You always ask me this question and last year that was understandable because I didn’t have a long-term contract, but this time I do.”
The tactician sparked the most debate himself when he announced he would be quitting at the end of this season.
He made the statement in the Press Conference after the Champions League exit to Liverpool in February, but changed his mind less than 24 hours later.
