Inter tension concerns Moratti
November 20, 2011 13:51:04 UK
Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti accepted that tension continues to worry his club, despite a 2-1 win over Cagliari which eased the pressure at the San Siro.
Wesley Sneijder has suffered a thigh strain in his right leg.The Nerazzurri have won only three of their opening ten games in Serie A this season to lie far too close to the bottom of the table for comfort and Moratti admits that that position is having an effect.
He said after the crucial victory on Saturday: "There is tension over our position in the table. I hope this situation will be temporary, but it is in any case irritating.
"We feel the tension, so do the fans and the players, which is why they are struggling to play in a relaxed manner.
"I did see improvements, as after the opening goal the team did begin to pass the ball around neatly."
Meanwhile, Inter could be without Dutch playmaker Wesley Sneijder for several weeks after he suffered a thigh strain during the warm-up for Saturday's game, which he was forced to watch from the stands.
A short statement from the Italian giants confirmed: "Tests on Wesley Sneijder this morning have revealed a second degree strain to the rectus femoris muscle in his right leg.
"The injury has ruled Sneijder out of the UEFA Champions League match in Trabzon."
Inter are 3.00 to win away to Trabzonspor on Tuesday evening and ensure a place in the knockout stages, while the hosts are 2.50 to win the game and boost their hopes of reaching the last 16.
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