Conte demands ‘balance’ after frantic 4-3 win
Inter Milan coach Antonio Conte was pleased with his team's performance within their 4-3 win over Fiorentina on Saturday but said they still had a need to find a much better balance between defence and attack.
"The three points were important and there have been positive aspects such as scoring four goals and creating a lot of chances," he said after their opening Serie A match of the growing season.
"Our attack created a lot of problems for Fiorentina but, on the other hand, we weren't very proficient at stopping their counter-attacks."
"The lads know that we must improve in this sense. It is advisable to attack and defend in numbers -- balance may be the basis of everything if you want to win important championships.
"Maybe we attacked with way too many players and left gaps at the back."
Inter finished as runners-up in both Serie A and the Europa League last season - Conte's first in control - and this season are looking to win their first major trophy since 2011.
"Last season, we gained credibility in Italy by coming second in the league and for most other positive things. But also on a global level, because going back to a final in Europe means bringing Inter back where we belong," he said.
"We should give joy to your fans even with matches like these in which the team never gave up. They showed great desire and can to win, and I am proud of them."
