MILAN - "It was important to end with a win. This is the positive thing, along with the fact that Mauro finished as top goalscorer." This is how Roberto Mancini began his analysis after his team's game against Empoli. "I don't think we can analyse the season now. It's the last match and, as has often happened, we played very well going forward, while that wasn't the case defensively."
The Nerazzurri coach then spoke about the future: "We have to two months to plan for next season. We'll have to work very well with the players currently at the club and those that will come in. The squad needs strengthening and I'm sure the president will back us on everything. I don't think us not being in the Champions League will hinder us in signing a top player. You can go a season without playing in Europe if you're at a big club like Inter. The main problem is it's not easy to get players from top clubs.
"As for Kovacic, I'd like to keep our best players but clearly we have to deal with the financial situation. My hope is to keep Mateo because he's a quality young player and with the help of experienced signings he could further improve his performances. If Icardi keeps scoring 22 goals, he can stay with us!
"Unfortunately only results matter in Italy," he concluded. "But the last five months haven't been all bad. We've become a proper side, even though we still make unbelievable mistakes at the back. We've improved massively but five months aren't enough to to building a winning team. It takes time."
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