Monday, 08 March 2010 00:26:24
[FOTO Monday, 08 March 2010 00:26:24]
MILAN - "You can't always play with the maximum determination and this is what happened tonight," explained Marco Branca after Sunday night's 0-0 draw with Genoa. "There wasn't much verve, neither on our part nor Genoa's. Probably because it was cold...
"When Bjorn Borg didn't win a match, they asked why. And now we are asking why after Inter draw at home after a long time. This means we have become as great as Borg...
"It would obviously have been better to get all the points, but it was a less intense match than the others and the various national team games and all the other matches we have played could have had an impact. Tiredness is normal. We can't always be at one hundred percent. We accept the verdict on the pitch."
Branca was asked if the Nerazzurri missed the presence of disqualified coach José Mourinho, who watched on from the stands. "You're right, his absence was felt," he replied. "Him not being on the bench penalises us. Did the draw between Roma and Milan have an impact? No. We only focus on ourselves. Anyway, this point is a good point against an excellent, fast, careful and organised team, and you can always get a game like this during the course of the championship. Lately we have played against in-form teams, but we are well-equipped."
Diego Milito had a chance to score in the second half against Genoa but he lost his footing after a challenge by Moretti. "Diego told me that he was touched when he was about to shoot and this is why he didn't shoot how he should and could have," revealed Branca, who also explained the behaviour of Sulley Muntari when he was substituted. "I think he was angry, just like anyone who comes off. It's a question of attachment to the shirt. Sulley is an excellent lad and he said sorry in the changing room."
When Inter face Catania on Friday they will be without Walter Samuel. The Argentine defender is automatically ruled out after his yellow card against the Rossoblu. "It's part of the game," said Branca. "I'll just say that maybe his chest is harder than the others because he is called The Wall."
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