Conte: 'Inter showed no fear'

By Football Italia staff

Antonio Conte saw the International Champions Cup victory on penalties against Tottenham Hotspur as “an important step, as Inter showed no fear.”

The Nerazzurri grabbed a 1-1 draw at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Stefano Sensi’s well-worked goal cancelling out the early Lucas Moura strike, going on to win a penalty shoot-out.

“I am happy because playing away to Spurs, where intensity and physical strength are their main weapons along with quality, we were still able to play our usual football and that is an important step,” Conte told Inter TV.

“This match is another sign that proves the desire of the team to improve and grow in terms of character. We attacked the opposition, we showed no fear and that was a good response.

“We are creating a good mentality within the group, these lads want to work and that is the most important thing. We are working well on a tactical level as well as a physical one.

“It’s only August, but we hope to continue along this path.”

Matteo Politano came off the bench, making his return after a muscular injury in pre-season training.

“Matteo has quality, he is a quick player, good at taking men on. He can do well and the others are a little further ahead in training, but he can give his contribution as a forward, because he has quality, pace and intensity.”

Inter will make their Serie A debut against newly-promoted Lecce on Monday August 26.

“It’s a special game for me, because I grew up in Lecce and at Lecce. It’ll be emotional, I am very happy that they are back in the top flight and I have great affection for the club, but obviously for 90 minutes we have to be opponents.”

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