Inter, Spalletti: "A great test. Icardi's day? This was not his day, but that of Inter as a whole..."

Following a 0-0 draw against Atalanta at the San Siro, Inter now sits in third place, five points ahead of Gasperini's side and rivals AC Milan; they have 57 points. In the post-match, manager Luciano Spalletti spoke. To kick-start the presser, the Italian was first asked about Mauro Icardi who returned to play at the San Siro today after a two-month absence...

But, I don't want to talk about him - said Spalletti to Sky Sport - this was not his day, but that of Inter, to which I give full marks to. Icardi must do well for the team, he must run towards his companions for the ball, without always trying to run into space for the final ball, just like all complete strikers in our league and beyond. But, in addition to him, there are also others I can, and want, to talk about. One of these, for example, is Ivan Perisic. He started off badly, then slowly turned on the engine and did what he had to do. Unfortunately, as management, we sometimes mess up on our own. Simplicity seems useless but sometimes it is what makes the opposing team move and creates gaps.

Marcelo Brozovic? He hurt his muscle and surely wont be avalable for the next match...

The team? Overall we played well, so I I am very happy..."