Kolarov defensive: ‘Inter not in best spell, but still six points clear’
Kolarov defensive: ‘Inter not in best spell, but still six points clear’ Aleksandar Kolarov insists criticism of Inter’s 1-1 draw with Fiorentina is unwarranted. ‘We are not in our best period, but we are six points clear, we must’ve done something good. ’ The Nerazzurri had got off to the perfect start at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, as Francesco Pio Esposito opened the scoring within 40 seconds.
However, Cher Ndour was ready to tap in the rebound from Yann Sommer’s save on Albert Gudmundsson, giving Fiorentina a 1-1 result. Kolarov stands up for stuttering Inter FLORENCE, ITALY – MARCH 22: Aleksandar Kolarov vice-manager of FC Internazionale reacts during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and FC Internazionale at Artemio Franchi on March 22, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) Cristian Chivu was forced to watch from the stands due to a touchline ban, so his assistant manager Kolarov stood in on the bench and in the media room.
“We knew three points were fundamental, but Fiorentina deserve credit too for their performance,” the Inter assistant told DAZN Italia. “It wasn’t our best game and we are not in our best period of the season, but we are still six points clear at the top of the table, so it is all in our hands. ” This is becoming a real issue, as Inter have fumbled 12 Serie A points from leading situations this season, more than any other club.
“We are lacking some determination and perhaps sharpness too, as fatigue is accumulated over the many games. It is not our best spell of the season, we are used to seeing Inter dominate matches, but we are still six points clear and it is up to us to kill off the title race,” added Kolarov. “I want to point out that when it comes to Inter, people act as if we should take everything for granted.
You can draw away from home against a strong Fiorentina side, they have been on good form recently, so I see a point here as relatively positive. “If we are six points clear, it must mean we have done some good things over the course of the season. I understand criticism, but Inter are still the leaders.