Fabio Capello Game Quotations

Parma were too aggressive in the first half, ... I knew that they would not be able to keep that pace all match long. We performed really well after the break. I picked up the right players and I am glad about the result. We were slow in the first half but we hugely improved our passing game in the second.

Our minds are now focused on the league game against Lecce (on Sunday).

We could have closed out the match in the first half. At the end, when the game did open up, we showed how we are capable of playing.

The second goal was a lucky ricochet and unfortunately the winner was practically the last kick of the game and certainly an avoidable incident.

The most important thing is we played a great game and showed a lot of character, ... We dominated in midfield. (Patrick) Vieira was excellent. We really allowed Inter very little.

Del Piero manages to have an immediate impact in the game when he comes on as a substitute. He doesn't need time to become an important factor in the game. There are not many players around who can do that so effectively.

Alex won us the game today. I already said (before the game) that I saw he was doing well. This is a long season and there will be space for everyone. Whoever is out must wait their turn, like Del Piero.

It was a tense game and it was difficult for both teams,

I'm disappointed. It is a problem. I'm happy with the physical side of the game and the desire that we showed. But I'm sorry about having had such a tough challenge ahead of the Arsenal game, especially as they haven't played.

He played a good match, more so in the second half. He is a very good personality and will play a wonderful game on Tuesday.