Di Francesco: 'I wanted 11 changes'

By Football Italia staff

Sassuolo Coach Eusebio Di Francesco would’ve “gladly made 11 changes” in their 7-0 defeat to Inter.

This is the identical result they suffered at the hands of Inter a year ago, although in 2013 it was on home turf.

“I am asking myself how this could’ve happened,” Di Francesco told Cielo.

“In the space of a week we went from the stars to the gutter. We simply did not look like a team fighting for safety, as we were not determined enough. I can’t explain it and there’s huge regret because I didn’t expect a performance like this.

“I would’ve gladly made 11 changes today... In the first half Kovacic made the difference and we didn’t limit him at all. If we analyse the whole 90 minutes, we got everything wrong.”

Di Francesco was asked whether Inter should’ve taken their foot off the gas in the second half, as they were already 4-0 up.

“You need a bit of common sense, but if I get the opportunity to score then I’ll go for eight rather than seven. That’s fine, because in football I will be on the other side and I can assure you I’ll try to keep scoring until the 90th minute.”

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