Ranocchia: "I always find it wonderful to wear this shirt"

MILAN – Andrea Ranocchia made his first start for Inter this season today. These were his comments following the Nerazzurri’s victory against Benevento: "It’s a shame that we conceded two goals, but it wasn’t easy to play the game in such an environment following the winter break. It was really strange to play without our fans being there, but we approached the game in the best possible way, thus avoiding a situation like last year against Pordenone. It’ll be difficult against Lazio but it’s a competition which can be won after just a few games, and winning the trophy is our objective. Now we have to concentrate on the league. Are Sassuolo a bogey team? Previous results don’t count: all football matches start at 0-0, and we need to win to continue to aim high. I always find it wonderful to wear this shirt, and I’m happy because I got myself in a position where I was ready to play."