Mancini take the blame for Adriano
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Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini says he's to blame for Adriano's poor start to the season.
Adriano has been sent home to Brazil by Inter to recuperate and Mancini explained: "Considering the situation, we had been considering this option for a few days because, perhaps, it was our mistake in bringing Adriano back from Brazil too early after the World Cup.
"It was very tiring and stressful for him from a psychological point of view. We wanted to have him back early, so for that reason I say it was our error. Speaking to Adriano, I think at this moment in time he needs to stay calm, take a few days to rest and train productively when he returns."
This rather extreme move ahead of a tough 10 days for the Nerazzurri - who face Udinese, Livorno, Milan and Spartak Moscow - prompted claims that Adriano will be loaned out or even sold in January if he fails to break the goal drought that has lasted since March.
"A lot of players struggle to regain their form after a World Cup, so Adriano isn't the only one," assured Mancini.
"In the old days they used to send players into the mountains for five or six days to recuperate and relax. Now there is this option. He feels calm at home and that's fine with us. It was a decision we took together with Adriano and evaluated all the alternatives, picking what was best for him and Inter. The most important thing is that he can get back in shape, as at times you need to really switch off for a while."
L'Imperatore has been under increasing pressure at San Siro, including a scandal that broke this week in which someone attempted to blackmail him with photographs taken at a party.
"The photographs have nothing to do with it. These are private matters I won't get into. Who knows when they were taken? It might've been a party during his holidays, when he can do what he wants. Many of the Brazilians haven't quite recovered from the World Cup yet, as Ronaldinho isn't in great shape either, yet he's still considered the best player in football."
Adriano has been sent home to Brazil by Inter to recuperate and Mancini explained: "Considering the situation, we had been considering this option for a few days because, perhaps, it was our mistake in bringing Adriano back from Brazil too early after the World Cup.
"It was very tiring and stressful for him from a psychological point of view. We wanted to have him back early, so for that reason I say it was our error. Speaking to Adriano, I think at this moment in time he needs to stay calm, take a few days to rest and train productively when he returns."
This rather extreme move ahead of a tough 10 days for the Nerazzurri - who face Udinese, Livorno, Milan and Spartak Moscow - prompted claims that Adriano will be loaned out or even sold in January if he fails to break the goal drought that has lasted since March.
"A lot of players struggle to regain their form after a World Cup, so Adriano isn't the only one," assured Mancini.
"In the old days they used to send players into the mountains for five or six days to recuperate and relax. Now there is this option. He feels calm at home and that's fine with us. It was a decision we took together with Adriano and evaluated all the alternatives, picking what was best for him and Inter. The most important thing is that he can get back in shape, as at times you need to really switch off for a while."
L'Imperatore has been under increasing pressure at San Siro, including a scandal that broke this week in which someone attempted to blackmail him with photographs taken at a party.
"The photographs have nothing to do with it. These are private matters I won't get into. Who knows when they were taken? It might've been a party during his holidays, when he can do what he wants. Many of the Brazilians haven't quite recovered from the World Cup yet, as Ronaldinho isn't in great shape either, yet he's still considered the best player in football."
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