MILAN - Inter won their fifth game of the season against Verona tonight but Roberto Mancini is refusing to get carried away.
"It's the same situation as it was last Sunday," he told journalists when asked about the league table after the Nerazzurri's 1-0 success at the Meazza. "Four or five wins in a row don't alter the path we're on. We're putting a few points away for the winter...
He went on: "We're only five games into the season and there's still a long way to go. It's right that we should be happy but we need to stay calm because there will be some difficult times ahead."
On the team's performance: "I'm not happy with the first 20 minutes of the game. We were a bit off colour, maybe we were a tad tired. But then we came out strong after the break and played well in the second half.
"The first few games of the season are never easy and if you look at the results of the other teams you can see that. Verona defended really well today and it wasn't easy to get the three points."
The manager then commented on today's matchwinner Felipe Melo and two players who made their first appearances of the season today, Adem Ljajic and Jonathan Biabiany.
"I'm happy for Felipe Melo and for the team. Every now and then he comes up with a goal like that.
"Ljajic can do better. He's an immensely talented player but needs time to adjust to our playing style.
"I'm happy to see Biabiany back on the pitch. He's still a young lad and a very good player. He's an extra option for us in that position. We'll need everyone this year."
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LE PAROLE DI MANCINI POST INTER HELLAS VERONA
