Conte: "A defeat that hurts, we need to keep working hard"

DORTMUND –After a first half full of character from the Nerazzurri and goals from Lautaro Martinez and Vecino, Inter fell to defeat at the BVB Stadion as the hosts completed their comeback, leaving the Nerazzurri on four points in Group F of the UEFA Champions League 2019/20. Antonio Conte spoke after the game, analysing the defeat to Borussia Dortmund: “Tonight was a repeat of what happened in Barcelona, perhaps even worse because we were two goals up, obviously it hurts. I don’t want to make any excuses, I hope that these games can help us to better understand certain aspects of our game, we’re working hard and we’re going at full tilt. I find it hard to have a go at the boys, I have to thank them for how much they’re giving and the work they’re doing. We’ll keep moving forwards, this defeat has really got to me and I hope that’s the same for my players. All we can do is work hard and that’s what we’re doing. Through hard work we can cause anyone problems. We’re Inter and we have to take a look in the mirror. Now we’ll get our heads down and keep on working hard.”